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Painter & Decorator | RAF Alconbury
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Painter & Decorator – RAF Alconbury & Molesworth
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 drive everything we do, ensuring services—from reactive repairs to major projects—are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality.
Our 4 core values—open, caring, agile, and collaborative—shape every aspect of our work.
Role Overview
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Location: RAF Alconbury & RAF Molesworth Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per year (dependent on experience)
About the Role
As a Painter & Decorator, you’ll maintain and enhance military housing for service families and personnel—from refresh and redecoration to broader site projects. This role is hands-on, responsible, and dynamic, demanding both self-sufficiency and strong client-facing communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-standard painting and decorating across occupied and vacant properties, with priority in:
- Move-in/move-out works (time-sensitive deadlines)
- Clearing, preparation, and finishing to professional industry standards
- Surface restoration: fill holes, repair surfaces; prepare walls with skimming, jointing, and surface-level repairs
- Support light remedial works (e.g., plastering, plasterboard servicing)
- Perform both internal and external decorating for consistent, high-quality results
- Manage site protection; uphold clean working methods; inspect/address snagging promptly
- Ensure efficient project progression and client satisfaction
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A company van and fuel card will be provided to cover duties across both RAF bases.
Who We’re Looking For
We need a skilled, detail-oriented professional with:
- Proven experience in painting and decorating to a military/homebuilding standard.
- Preference given to those holding (City & Guilds or equivalent) certifications. Experience in:
- Plastering
- Skim jointing
- Wall/floor repairs
- Professional-grade surface preparation revellers highly valued.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work under pressure (meeting tight deadlines).
- Excellent communication, customer-centric approach and trustworthiness.
- A full UK driving licence (essential due to daily travel across bases).
- Willingness to undergo BPSS clearance.
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Note: The job is subject to a .confirmation authorization process using Endsleigh Screening, Serco’s HR platform.
Why Join Us?
This is a stable, career-packed role within a fast-growing organisation under VIVO Defence Services—a Serco & EQUANS joint venture. By applying, applicants agree that their CV data may be shared between Serco, EQUANS, and VIVO for recruitment purposes.
Key benefits: ✅ Long-term growth, scope for learning and promotion ✅ Purpose-driven work: you’ll directly support military and family communities. ✅ Varied assignments; skill diversity builds a strong career ✅ Alignment with a disability-confident, inclusive employer offering reasonable accommodations at all stages.
We actively encourage diverse applications and discuss flexible work arrangements (e.g., hybrid structures).
Apply Today & Make a Difference
Join the team shaping homes that matter—helping military families thrive through reliable services delivered with passion for excellence.
VIVO Defence Services By joining, you align with Serco’s and EQUANS. Personal data may be shared exclusively within this recruitment scope.** See linked nda/privacy info below.
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