VIVO Defence Services
Mobile M&E Engineer
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Mobile M&E Engineer
Job Req ID: 310015
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 prioritise our Customers and Families first. They drive all our improvements to ensure they receive the best service, whether through reactive repairs or major projects, completed safely and on time.
Our four core values—open, caring, agile, and collaborative—shape everything we do.
Role Overview
Location: RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall (covering other sites across Devon and Cornwall) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £46,000 + company car/car allowance
Are you an experienced M&E Engineer ready to deliver meaningful technical and operational impact? Do you thrive in compliant environments and enjoy supporting high-quality service delivery? We’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Ensure effective delivery of contractual obligations while maintaining compliance with JSP375.
- Assess competence of skilled personnel, produce Risk Assessments, and create Method Statements.
- Provide technical support to:
- Site teams
- Supply chain partners
- End users
- Support project work, reduce corrective actions, and align with MoD carbon reduction targets.
- Advise on MOD Safe Systems of Work and liaise with key stakeholders.
- Ensure maintenance and operational procedures meet compliance standards.
- Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to address project needs and mitigate deficiencies affecting safety and estate compliance.
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Operational & Supervisory Duties
- Supervise, assess, and coach Skilled Persons, ensuring training aligns with regulatory safety standards.
- Lead multi-site operations in Devon and Cornwall, covering:
- On-site technical interventions
- Risk mitigation
- Resource optimisation
- Staff leadership
Essential Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Fully qualified (Level 3) Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
- Preferred but not compulsory: AP (Assessed Person) tickets in Electrical or Mechanical. We are willing to train the successful candidate.
- Proven supervisory or management experience (e.g., team leadership, project oversight).
- Deep understanding of Safe Systems of Work, particularly for JSP375 compliance and operational execution.
- Strong ability to:
- Solve complex technical problems.
- Make autonomous decisions and work managing multiple sites.
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Licensing & Travel
- A full UK driver’s license (travel across sites and occasional out-of-hours on-call support required).
What You’ll Appreciate
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Technical ownership of a critical operational role.
- Engagement with national defense infrastructure for the UK military.
Why Join VIVO?
Benefits
- 6% matched pension from our company.
- 25 days vacation leave per year.
- Provision of a company car/car allowance.
- Single private medical cover.
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications and training opportunities.
Our Commitment
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where reasonable accommodations are provided.
- Interest in flexible/hybrid working—please discuss what works best for you.
- A Disability Confident Leader—we prioritise fairness and practical support in interviews and employment.
About VIVO Defence Services
This role belongs to VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. Employment means your application data may be shared as part of the selection process.
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