Multi Skilled Operative - DSTL

Serco; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi Skilled Operative, where you will play a vital role in maintaining facilities for the UK military. This diverse position involves both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across various commercial buildings, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your multi-trade skills. You will enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers professional development opportunities. If you are a British National with a passion for hands-on work and a desire to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work van & fuel card

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and reward schemes

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-trade role with a focus on maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable with IT devices for task management.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance on commercial buildings.
• Driving a company vehicle to various job sites.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

IT skills

Teamwork

Ability to work alone

Driving skills

Education

Qualifications in a trade (preferably carpentry)

Tools

PDA device

Laptops

Tablets

Job description

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: Porton Down, Porton, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 0JQ
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM)

We are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team of 12 based at Porton Down.

You will be undertaking planned and reactive maintenance works on commercial buildings such as offices and laboratories, using your provided work van.

We are looking for someone who enjoys variety in their workload and who wants to lend a hand to a variety of trades and skills. Your day-to-day tasks can include anything from kitchen repairs, painting and decorating, dropping fuel bowsers along with any other minor maintenance tasks.

You will have your tasks scheduled for you on a PDA device, where you will then go on to your task. There will be a mix of lone working and working within a team, depending on the task.

There are many opportunities within this role for professional development, including online training and other qualifications available if desired.

What you’ll need for this role

First and foremost, this role is a mobile position and will include driving a company vehicle, therefore it is essential that you are comfortable with travelling and hold a full and valid UK driving licence. You will have previous experience in a multi-trade role, with qualifications in a trade being desirable (preferably carpentry). You will need decent IT skills, as you will be using laptops, tablets and other devices as part of your work. You will also need to be able to work within a team and alone if necessary.

It is desirable that you have experience of operating within an MOD environment and have familiarity with geography and establishments within the area of responsibility.

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

You must be a British National to be eligible for this role.

What we offer

• A work van & fuel card, with the option to privately tax for personal use
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave
• 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

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 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.