Multi Skilled Operative | Credenhill

VIVO Defence Services; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to support UK Defence estates. You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, ensure compliance, and help maintain critical infrastructure.

Reporting to the Built Estate Manager, you’ll work independently, use hand tools, and liaise with DIO representatives and suppliers. A driving licence, SC clearance eligibility, and readiness for training are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering good service.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in handyman, maintenance or semi-skilled trades.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken form.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic IT skills, especially email communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and handyman tasks to support site operations.
• Carry out maintenance, compliance and operational activities for defence sites.
• Record work, update schedules and escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct weekly flushing of little-used water outlets and fire alarm testing.
• Assist with de-leading on firing ranges and operate plant/machinery with training.

Skills

Reliable

Adaptable

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Plant and machinery

Email communications

Job description

Location: Herefordshire, Herefordshire, GB, HR4 7BZ

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement

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: Credenhill, Hereford, HR4 7BZ

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Join VIVO and Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a practical, hands-on professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work? Do you enjoy variety in your day, working independently, and solving problems? If so, we want to hear from you.

VIVO is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operative to join our growing team supporting the UK Defence estate. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business dedicated to maintaining and improving critical infrastructure for those who serve our country.

The Role

Reporting to the Built Estate Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting military sites through a variety of maintenance, compliance, and operational activities. No two days are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to use your practical skills while contributing directly to the smooth running of important Defence facilities.

Working with minimal supervision, you’ll be trusted to assess situations, identify the most appropriate repair solutions, and deliver work to the highest standards. Your work will involve carrying out a range of general maintenance and handyman tasks, supporting site operations, undertaking weekly flushing of little-used water outlets, completing fire alarm testing, and assisting with de-leading activities on firing ranges. You may also operate plant and machinery, with full training provided where required.

A key part of the role will be accurately recording completed work, updating schedules, identifying issues that require escalation, and ensuring all health and safety documentation is in place before commencing any task. You’ll regularly liaise with military personnel, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives and supply chain partners, while also supporting apprentices and participating in team briefings, toolbox talks and ongoing training activities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent customer service. You will hold a full UK Driving Licence and have previous experience within a handyman, maintenance or semi-skilled trade environment. You should be comfortable working independently, using your initiative to solve problems and make decisions regarding the most appropriate repair solutions.

Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. You will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and have experience using hand tools safely and effectively. Basic IT skills, particularly email communication, are also required.

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

Experience operating plant and machinery and holding relevant certifications would be advantageous, as would previous experience working within facilities management, maintenance, construction or Defence environments. As part of this role, you will be required to take blood tests every 6 months to monitor lead levels.

Why Join VIVO?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering essential services across the UK Defence sector. You’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding role where your contribution has a direct impact on the environments used by military personnel every day. We invest in our people through ongoing training and development opportunities, provide a supportive team environment and offer the chance to build a long-term career within a business committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

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.