Heating Engineer – Oil & LPG Systems (On-Call)

VIVO Defence Services; Fairford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension contribution

Leave 25 days + holidays

Volunteer leave

Professional subscription

Employee discount

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. You will operate from a tablet-based schedule and ensure assets meet design parameters.

The role requires Gas Safe registration and a mechanical/engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent). DBS/SC clearance is necessary, and LPG experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience with commercial heating systems, including oil-fired boilers and gas systems.
• Gas Safe registration is required.
• LPG gas systems qualification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and safe electrical isolation is desirable.
• Ability to read schematics and accurately record work on digital systems.
• Flexible, team-focused approach and excellent communication skills.
• Clearance requirements: DBS and SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford/RAF Welford.
• Tasks will be assigned via tablet and you will self-schedule.
• Ensure assets are compliant, energy-efficient, and performing within design parameters; deliver planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs to meet SLAs.
• Supervise contractors and sub-contractors; ensure health and safety compliance; support business continuity.
• Keep plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy, and operational; work closely with colleagues and customers to provide first-class service.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Gas Safe registration

Oil-fired boilers

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/ONC/City & Guilds or equivalent

Gas Safe registration (credential)

Job description

VIVO Defence Services seeks a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. You will operate from a tablet-based schedule and ensure assets meet design parameters.

The role requires Gas Safe registration and a mechanical/engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent). DBS/SC clearance is necessary, and LPG experience is a plus.