Serco Plc
Mechanical Engineer | RAF Menwith Hill
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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 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 Opportunity
Contract: Full Time, Permanent Location: RAF Menwith Hill Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Salary: £42,000–£45,000 (dependent on experience)
About This Role
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer who thrives on solving problems, maintaining complex equipment, and ensuring essential systems operate at their best? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Mechanical Engineer/Fitter to join our team, working on vital mechanical infrastructure across industrial, commercial, and defence environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation and Maintenance: Manage the installation, maintenance, and repair of essential mechanical plant and equipment (such as pumps, motors, cooling towers, air-handling units (AHUs), and generators) to ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements.
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Preventative Maintenance: Conduct planned preventative maintenance in alignment with:
- MOD JSP 375 (for defence-related equipment)
- SFG20 (for commercial building systems) helping to ensure equipment operates at peak performance while minimising downtime.
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Fault Diagnostics and Repairs:
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults across systems (pumps, motors, cooling towers, AHUs, and generators).
- Implement effective solutions to restore performance and prevent recurrence.
- Repair systems and components, replacing or refurbishing parts as necessary to return equipment to full working order.
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Records Management: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to ensure compliance with registrational standards and internal procedures.
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Adherence to Standards: Strictly observe health, safety, and operational regulations while working.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Essential experience working on commercial buildings.
- Strong understanding of mechanical plant and systems, particularly pumps, motors, cooling towers, air-handling units (AHUs), and generators.
- Experience working in accordance with MOD JSP 375 and SFG20 is highly desirable.
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Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose faults efficiently and implement practical solutions.
- High level of attention to detail to ensure installations, maintenance, and repairs meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Ability to pass DV Clearance to be eligible for this role.
Benefits
- 6% employee-matched pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance policy
About VIVO Defence Services
This role is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS.
By applying for this role, please note your CV may be shared with VIVO Defence Services, Serco, and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
Diversity & Inclusion
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We offer reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader and invite disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many areas.
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