Serco Plc
Fabric Engineer | RAF Croughton
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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, Northamptonshire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 dependent on experience
Build Your Future Supporting the UK Defence Sector
Are you a skilled Fabric Engineer with a passion for maintaining high-quality facilities and infrastructure? Do you take pride in delivering excellent workmanship and being part of a team that keeps critical environments running smoothly?
VIVO is looking for a dedicated Fabric Operative to join our growing team at RAF Croughton. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation supporting the UK Defence estate while developing your career in a fast-growing joint venture.
About the Role
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving buildings and external works across RAF Croughton and Barford St Johns.
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As a Fabric Operative, you will ensure facilities are safe, functional, and maintained to a high standard, supporting operational teams and Defence personnel across the site.
This is also a client-facing role where you will represent VIVO on site, so strong communication skills and a professional approach are essential.
The role involves carrying out a range of fabric maintenance and repair tasks including:
- Basic carpentry work
- Repairs to doors, floors, and ceilings
- Routine maintenance checks on building fabric items
- Minor plumbing checks and repairs on sinks and taps
- Painting touch-ups and general making good
- Fence repairs
- Support minor civil works where required
You will liaise with other trades to ensure work is completed efficiently and contribute to the clear communication of company objectives and procedures. The role also requires keeping up to date with industry developments and supporting improvements and innovation across the service.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have a proven background in fabric maintenance or building repairs and a strong understanding of building fabric works. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of health and safety legislation. A full UK driving licence is required for this role. PASMA and IPAF certifications would be advantageous but are not essential. You will need to be able to pass SC Clearance to be eligible for this role.
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We offer;
- Company van & fuel card
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Volunteer leave
- One paid professional subscription
- Life Assurance Policy
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.
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