Shift Electrical Engineer

VIVO Defence Services; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension match

Private medical cover

Life assurance 2x base salary

25 days annual leave

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to keep critical systems operational 24/7 at RAF Menwith Hill, Harrogate. The role involves shift work, maintenance of utilities, and coordination with contractors to ensure safety and uninterrupted service.

You will monitor CMMS data, develop SOPs, manage spares, and maintain compliance with MOD safety standards. DV vetting and a driving license are required.

Qualifications

• ONC or Level 3 NVQ in electrical engineering.
• 3+ years of professional experience in electrical/ mechanical engineering.
• Emergency First Aid at Work certification and a valid CAT B driving license.
• Within two years, obtain appointment as AP Electrical.
• EngTech status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24/7 rotating shift system to maintain critical utilities.
• Monitor and operate critical infrastructure via CMMS; coordinate actions.
• Manage contractors and in-house staff per SOPs and documentation.
• Assess Planned Maintenance effectiveness and report deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain Engineering Operating Procedures for FCC systems.
• Manage emergency spares and generator fuel supplies.
• Review SOPs and participate in training and exercises to ensure readiness.
• Act as duty Authorized Person Electrical during shifts and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Education

ONC or Level 3 NVQ in electrical engineering

Emergency First Aid at Work certification

CAT B driving license

EngTech status (desirable)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Req ID: 312263

Posting Start Date: 23 Sept 2026

Location:

Harrogate/North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, GB, HG3 2RF

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.

Location:

RAF Menwith Hill, Harrogate, HG3

Salary:

Up to £54,000 + Benefits

Permanent, Full time

Join as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer – Keeping Critical Systems Operational 24/7

Are you a skilled Mechanical or Electrical Engineer ready to take on a vital role in maintaining mission-critical systems? Join the Facilities Control Centre (FCC) within the Operations Technical Compound (OTC) and play a key part in ensuring the uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure in a high-stakes environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, you’ll work in a 24/7 rotating shift system, reporting to the Facilities Watch Officer (FWO) Shift Manager. Your responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance and operation of critical utilities infrastructure to ensure continuous service and optimal performance.

You will track the serviceability of mission-critical plant and infrastructure through the CMMS system. When equipment failures occur, you’ll initiate responses by coordinating in-house staff or contractors as necessary, ensuring all actions align with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documenting them accurately.

Monitoring the effectiveness of Planned Maintenance activities is key to the role. You will use the CMMS to assess ongoing performance, provide reports to the FWO regarding any deficiencies, and manage daily operations involving contractors and internal teams. Additionally, you will help develop, review, and maintain Engineering Operating Procedures for the systems under FCC oversight.

The position also requires managing emergency mission-critical spares and generator fuel supplies. You’ll ensure adequate resources are maintained, ordering supplies as needed through station protocols.

A detailed understanding of facilities infrastructure and subsystems is essential. You will assist the FWO in reviewing SOPs, developing emergency action plans, and participating in training and station exercises to ensure readiness for any situation.

Acting as the duty Authorised Person (AP) Electrical during shifts, you will ensure compliance with MOD safe systems of work. This includes planning work schedules, advising contractors and staff on safety precautions for high-voltage systems, and ensuring all documentation and records are up to date. You may also take on responsibilities related to mechanical and pressure systems.

You will monitor critical systems such as the Building Management Control System and SCADA interfaces, taking appropriate actions to maintain optimal system performance. During emergencies, you’ll apply SOPs and make necessary system adjustments, documenting any changes.

What You’ll Bring:

To be considered for this role, you’ll need an ONC or Level 3 NVQ qualification in a relevant electrical engineering discipline, along with at least three years of professional experience. Emergency First Aid at Work certification and a valid CAT B driving license are required. Within two years, you must obtain and maintain the appointment of AP Electrical. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and industry-standard software is essential.

Desirable qualifications include working towards or holding EngTech status with a relevant institution and familiarity with MOD environments and procedures.

Security Clearance Requirements:

You must obtain and maintain DV Enhanced Security Vetting and be a UK or US national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Why Join Us?

At the Facilities Control Centre, you’ll take on a pivotal role in maintaining the essential infrastructure that supports critical operations. This is more than just an engineering position—it’s an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise ensures the safety, efficiency, and reliability of vital systems.

We Offer:

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance at 2x base annual salary
• 25 days annual leave

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.