Multi Skilled Operative | Lyneham

VIVO Defence Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work van & fuel card

Pension scheme

25 days leave plus holidays

Volunteer leave

Professional subscription

Life Assurance

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services in Plymouth is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to support MOD domestic accommodation. You will handle repairs, maintenance and installations across plumbing, building works, grounds, drainage and decorating, delivering planned and reactive work with a Right First Time focus.

Flexibility is essential, including on-call duties 1 in 8 and occasional travel between Lyneham and Warminster.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven multi-trade experience in domestic housing.
• Core trade: plumbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance across plumbing, building works, grounds, drainage, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance with a focus on Right First Time outcomes.
• Log work and materials accurately using electronic and paper systems.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Plumbing

Driving licence

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.

Location: PLYMOUTH, Devon, GB, PL6 5ZD

Contract Type: Full Time

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

MoD Lyneham to Warminster, with travel in-between

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with on call 1 in 8 (On call includes Saturday work, 8:00AM-12:30PM)

Salary

£34,000.00 per year

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will be the frontline problem-solver, trusted to take on a variety of repairs, maintenance, and installation work across MOD domestic accommodation. Every day is different, and you will have the freedom and responsibility to get the job done right.

Your work will include carrying out repairs and maintenance across plumbing, minor building works, grounds work, drainage, plastering, tiling, decorating, and other general trades. You will deliver both planned and reactive maintenance with a focus on achieving a “Right First Time” outcome. You will work independently to identify the best repair solutions while maintaining high safety standards.

You will be expected to support colleagues with your technical expertise, and use electronic and paper-based systems to log work and materials accurately. Building trust with families, clients, and suppliers is central to this role, as is providing excellent customer service. Flexibility will be important, including taking part in a standby rota for out-of-hours cover when required.

What you’ll need

We are seeking adaptable, hands-on professionals who take pride in their workmanship and are ready to deliver exceptional service. You will have a full UK driving licence, and proven experience in multi-trade work in domestic housing, preferably with plumbing as your core trade.

The ability to work independently, solve problems, and maintain a customer-first mindset is essential. You will need to be flexible, reliable, and ready to adapt to different types of work and changing schedules. Strong communication skills and a professional approach are also key to success in this role.

This is not just a job — it is an opportunity to grow, develop, and be part of something bigger. At VIVO, we live by our values of Flexibility, Communication, Pride, Trust, Innovation, and Care.

If you are a multi-skilled operative with a “can-do” attitude, eager to take on a varied role where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Work 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

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.