BMS Electrician | RAF Lakenheath

Serco; Brandon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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: RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell & Mildenhall
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with requirement to be on call for emergencies

Are you an experienced BMS Electrical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills make a real impact?

In this role working as part of the electrical team of 8, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Building Management Systems (BMS) across RAF Lakenheath, Feltwell, and Mildenhall. You will perform system diagnostics, software updates, and hardware replacements on industry-leading BMS platforms, including Schneider, Sigma, Trend, and Siemens.

A key part of your role will be responding swiftly to emergency service requests and providing rapid, effective solutions while collaborating with clients to ensure smooth communication and service delivery.

Compliance with safety protocols and industry standards is essential, and staying up to date with the latest innovations in BMS technology will be crucial. Additionally, you will take part in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support.

What you’ll need:

To be successful in this role, you will need a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification or an equivalent certification in Electrical Building Services Engineering, along with a BCIA Technical Certificate or relevant industry experience. You must be 18th Edition Qualified and have proven experience working with BMS, BEMS, Schneider, Sigma, Trend, and Siemens systems. Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills are essential, as this is a client-facing role requiring a high level of professionalism.

You will work on critical projects that make a real impact and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and be part of something big, apply now by sending your CV and cover letter today!

What we offer:

• Work van with fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance policy
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Excellent career progression opportunities

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.