Joiner | Catterick Garrison

Vivo Defence; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a skilled Joiner to deliver maintenance and repair services across the UK Defence Estate. The role involves a variety of tasks including plumbing and building maintenance, ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a trade background, a UK driving licence, and a proactive attitude. This position offers opportunities to mentor apprentices and enhance service delivery. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and reward schemes

Qualifications

• A trade background in one or more of Joinery, Electrical or Plumbing.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in a handyman or semi-skilled maintenance role.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of repairs, maintenance, and project works.
• Support refurbishment, planned, and reactive maintenance works.
• Mentor apprentices and follow health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for repairs.

Skills

Joinery

Electrical

Plumbing

Good communication skills

Reliability

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Joiner, you will be the go‑to expert for delivering a wide range of repairs, maintenance, and project works across our sites. You will play a vital role in keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and fit for purpose – supporting both our military and civilian colleagues.

You will carry out everything from plumbing repairs to building maintenance, grounds work and drainage solutions, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service every time.

You will work closely with the Built Estate Manager, taking ownership of your daily schedule, using your initiative to deliver results, and providing valuable feedback to help improve our service. You will carry out repairs and maintenance to a variety of building services and use your multi‑skilled experience to handle minor plumbing, building and grounds tasks.

You will support refurbishment, planned, and reactive maintenance works, take ownership of your work, and make informed decisions on repair solutions. Accurate documentation, both electronic and paper‑based, will form part of your daily duties.

You will also mentor apprentices, liaise professionally with the MOD, DIO and supply chain partners, and always ensure health, safety and compliance standards are maintained. Regular participation in team briefs, toolbox talks and training sessions will also be required.

Qualifications

A trade background in one or more of the following disciplines: Joinery, Electrical or Plumbing.

You must hold a full UK driving licence and have previous experience in a handyman or semi‑skilled maintenance role.

You should demonstrate a can‑do attitude, the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Reliability, pride in your work and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.

Ready to make a real impact? If you are skilled, motivated and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, apply today and help us keep the UK Defence Estate in top condition.

About VIVO

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. What we do: we put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have four core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes