HVAC Engineer | RAF Croughton

VIVO Defence; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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.

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 Croughton, Croughton, Brackley, NN13 5NQ
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM with on call 1 week in 4 minimum

About this role:

As an HVAC Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC systems at RAF Croughton and surrounding areas. Your role will be vital in ensuring mission-critical assets remain fully operational. You will work both independently and as part of an engineering team, completing tasks on time and delivering an exceptional level of service to our military clients. This position includes planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor installations while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards such as RAMS, COSHH, and RIDDOR. You will be expected to manage your schedule efficiently, complete all relevant documentation, and respond to emergency callouts as part of an on-call rota.

What you'll need:

To be successful in this role, you will need a City & Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning (or equivalent), F-Gas 1 certification, and safe handling of refrigerants. Proven experience in HVAC maintenance and repair is essential, as is a strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations. You must hold a full UK driving licence and be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance. While not essential, experience in a commercial or MOD environment, along with additional qualifications in First Aid and Health & Safety, would be highly desirable.

What we offer:

• 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
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

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.