Mechanical Heating Engineer | RAF Lakenheath

VIVO Defence Services; Brandon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and reward schemes

Training opportunities for career progression

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services is seeking a Mechanical Heating Engineer for RAF Lakenheath, responsible for maintaining and repairing heating systems across multiple sites. The role includes ensuring compliance and delivering both preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification in Mechanical or Engineering and experience with commercial heating systems. Benefits include a company van, pension scheme, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience with oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems.
• Ability to read schematics and record work digitally.
• Experience supervising contractors/sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems.
• Ensure assets are compliant and energy-efficient.
• Supervise contractors and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Technical expertise

Professionalism

Proactive approach

Excellent communication

Education

Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Tools

Commercial heating systems experience

Gas Safe registration

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

Job Req ID: 309399

Posting Start Date: 17 Jun 2026

Location: Brandon/Suffolk, Suffolk, GB, IP27 9PS

Contract Type: Full Time

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

Full Time, Permanent

Location

RAF Lakenheath

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on call 1 in 6/7 with weekend work

Salary

£42,000-£44,000 dependent on experience

What You’ll Do

As our Mechanical Heating Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell. Your work tasks will be assigned by tablet, where you will then self‑schedule. You will ensure assets are compliant, energy‑efficient, and performing within design parameters, while delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to meet strict service level agreements. You will supervise contractors and sub‑contractors, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, and support business continuity. You will also play a key role in keeping plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy, and operational, while working closely with colleagues and customers to provide a first‑class service.

What We’re Looking For

You will bring technical expertise, professionalism, and a proactive approach. A recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is essential. You will have experience with commercial heating systems, including oil‑fired boilers, gas systems, and will hold Gas Safe registration. It is highly desirable that you have experience and a qualification with LPG gas systems. Knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and safe electrical isolation is desirable. You will need the ability to read schematics and accurately record work on digital systems, as well as a flexible, team‑focused approach and excellent communication skills. Clearance requirements: you must be able to obtain DBS and SC security clearance.

What We Offer

• A company van and fuel card
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

EEO / Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. 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.