Maintenance Electrician | RAF Fairford

VIVO Defence; Fairford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVO Defence is seeking a proactive Electrician to join their team at RAF Fairford. This role involves performing maintenance and compliance testing, as well as responding to emergencies across installations. Ideal candidates will have the required qualifications and a drive to deliver exceptional service.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance policy

6% employer matched pension contribution

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical maintenance and repair in commercial and domestic settings.
• Prior Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer experience is a bonus.
• Desirable to have COMPEX or ATEX qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and all relevant documentation.
• Lead fixed wire testing and compliance testing to JSP375 standards.
• Respond to emergency callouts on critical systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 (Testing & Inspection)

Job description

Who we are

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 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: RAF Fairford, Fairford GL7 4DL
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM to 4:30PM) with on call minimum 1 week in 3 dependent on staffing numbers

Ready to power up your career? We're looking for an experienced, passionate, and proactive Electrician to join our mission-critical team operating across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.

About the role:

As a key member of the electrical team working in a team of 3 on site, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensuring all relevant documentation is completed to a high standard. You'll lead fixed wire testing, including five-year inspections, and deliver compliance testing in line with JSP375 standards. Your role will also involve responding to emergency callouts on critical systems, performing minor installations and repair work across domestic and commercial buildings; including offices, airplane hangars, airfields and domestic dwellings. Throughout this you will maintain excellent communication with clients and building facilities managers on-site.

You'll play a vital part in our out-of-hours callout rota and will use pool vehicles to access both RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. Representing the company on the front line, your communication skills and professionalism will reflect VIVO's values and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What you'll need;

To succeed in this role, you'll need to hold City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in Electrical Installation or an equivalent qualification. City & Guilds 2391 (Testing & Inspection) is also essential. Strong experience in electrical maintenance and repair in a commercial and domestic backgrounds is a must, and any prior Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer experience is a bonus. Most importantly, you'll be a problem-solver, a team player, and someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment. It is also desirable that you have COMPEX or ATEX qualifications, though there will be opportunities to undertake this course for a successful candidate.

You'll need to be mobile across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

You must be able to pass SC Clearance to be eligible for this role.

If you're a qualified electrician ready for a challenging, exciting, and rewarding new chapter, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us power the future of defence infrastructure!

What we offer;

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance policy
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Excellent career progression opportunities

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0121 720 3427.