Technical Services Manager

VIVO Defence Services; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6% matched

25 days annual leave

Company van

Private medical cover

Life assurance 2 x annual salary

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks a Technical Services Manager (Electrical bias) to lead a team of engineers at a high-security site in the UK. Based at DSTL, Porton Down, you will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, drive safety and compliance, and mentor apprentices while managing client relations and the supply chain.

You will be responsible for ensuring critical systems meet KPIs, are compliant, and that asset records are kept up to date, while promoting a high-performance culture and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrical engineer with ability to manage contractors and ensure compliance.
• Experience with health and safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Admin-heavy role requiring strong data handling and office-based work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and operatives to deliver planned and reactive maintenance.
• Manage remedial works, review inspection reports and ensure safety documentation.
• Oversee billable works up to 25k and maintain CAFM maintenance scheduling.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Contractor management

Compliance

SMSTS

SC Clearance

Tools

CAFM systems

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.

Job Req ID: 311433

Posting Start Date: 30 Jul 2026

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, GB, SP4 0JQ

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:

DSTL, Salisbury - on site role

Salary:

Up to £52,000 + use of company van

Full time, Permanent

Are you ready to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact in a role where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a driven and passionate Technical Services Manager with Electrical bias to join our dynamic team at VIVO, supporting a prestigious high-security site at DSTL, Porton Down. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of something that truly matters — this is your next move.

The Role

As our Technical Services Manager, you’ll be the engine that keeps essential systems running smoothly. You'll lead a skilled team of engineers and operatives, ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance is delivered to the highest standards. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining compliance, meeting KPIs, and upholding the safety and security of a site that plays a critical role in national defence and innovation. Your leadership will empower others, not just through operational management, but by nurturing talent, mentoring apprentices, and developing successors. You’ll bring out the best in your team and help create a positive, high-performance culture where people are valued and inspired to grow.

You’ll act as the technical linchpin — advising the client, managing remedial works, reviewing inspection reports, and ensuring that all health and safety documentation is rock-solid. You’ll take ownership of billable works up to 25k, oversee CAFM maintenance scheduling, and ensure asset updates are recorded accurately. This is a hands‑on, customer‑focused role where you’ll build strong relationships with DSTL stakeholders, VIVO colleagues, and our trusted supply chain.

What sets this opportunity apart is the scale and impact of your work. From ensuring safety‑critical assets function flawlessly to leading on statutory compliance, your expertise will directly contribute to the success of a vital MOD facility. You’ll also play a role in succession planning and long‑term team development — championing diversity, encouraging learning opportunities, and helping shape the future of our workforce.

What You’ll Bring

You don’t need to tick every box. If you are a fully qualified Electrical Engineer, are confident managing contractors and compliance, and are eager to develop, we want to hear from you. You’ll need to be reliable, self‑motivated, and a great communicator. Holding or working towards SMSTS and SC Clearance is a bonus, and if you’ve worked in an MOD environment before, that’s a definite plus.

It is essential that you are computer literate, able to work with data and use different CAFM systems, and are prepared for an admin heavy, office based role.

Please note, due to the vetting requirements of this site, we are only able to consider applications from British Nationals.

At VIVO, we’re proud of what we do — and the people who do it. This is your chance to join a high‑performing team, work on one of the UK’s most important sites, and build a career you can be proud of.

What We Offer

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Use of company van
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance 2 x annual salary

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.