Electrician | MOD Abbey Wood

Serco; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000

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.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, Hours flexible between 7AM and 7PM. On call 1 in 10 weeks
Salary: Up to £36,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you a skilled Electrician looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? Do you want to work on mission-critical assets and be part of a dynamic team supporting the UK’s defence infrastructure? VIVO Defence Services is looking for a qualified Electrician to join our team at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol.

About the role:

Reporting to the Service Manager and working within a team of 8 engineers, you will be performing maintenance tasks such as lighting checks, battery checks and responding to any electrical reactive repairs on commercial buildings such as offices and warehouses. You will work as part of the on-site engineering team and daily tasks will be allocated via tablet device or paper-based task instruction. You will carry out both planned and reactive electrical maintenance, handle minor installation works like refurbishment projects, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, including ensuring all works are JSP375 compliant. Participation in an on-call rota for emergency repairs outside of core hours will also be required.

What you’ll need:

To succeed in this role, you should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Work or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, you’ll need a City & Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations certificate. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as a company van will be provided for business use. While experience within an MOD or property maintenance environment would be beneficial, it’s not essential. You must also be able to obtain SC Clearance (Security Check).

Apply today and take the next step in your career with VIVO Defence Services!

What we offer:

• 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.