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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Employee discounts and rewards

Interesting, varied and enjoyable work

Career progression and training

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems at RAF Fairford/Welford. You will be assigned tasks via tablet and will self-schedule, ensuring compliance, energy efficiency, and adherence to service levels.

The role requires a recognised mechanical or engineering qualification (HNC/ONC/City & Guilds), Gas Safe registration, and DBS/SC clearance. On-site work with a diverse, on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Engineering (HNC/ONC/City & Guilds) is essential.
• Experience with oil-fired boilers and gas systems; LPG qualification desirable.
• DBS/SC clearance capable (will be required).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford/RAF Welford.
• Self schedule tasks via tablet after allocation.
• Ensure assets are compliant, energy-efficient, and within design parameters; perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Supervise contractors and ensure health and safety compliance; support business continuity.
• Keep plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy, and operational; collaborate with colleagues and customers to deliver first-class service.

Skills

Read schematics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical/Engineering qualification (HNC/ONC/City & Guilds)

Tools

Gas Safe registration

Job description

VIVO Defence Services seeks a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems at RAF Fairford/Welford. You will be assigned tasks via tablet and will self-schedule, ensuring compliance, energy efficiency, and adherence to service levels.

The role requires a recognised mechanical or engineering qualification (HNC/ONC/City & Guilds), Gas Safe registration, and DBS/SC clearance. On-site work with a diverse, on-call schedule.