VIVO Defence Services
Painter | RAF Lakenheath
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Painter (Military Accommodation Maintenance) – RAF Lakenheath / Suffolk
Job Req ID: 310617 Posting Start Date: 24 Jun 2026 Location: Brandon/Suffolk, Suffolk, GB, IP27 9PS (RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About VIVO
VIVO delivers facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. Our mission: Customers and Families First. We empower continuous improvement by embedding our four core values:
- Open
- Caring
- Agile
- Collaborative
We combine experience and innovation to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality service.
What This Role Entails
You’ll be a Painter, responsible for maintaining, refreshing, and enhancing military living accommodation—from Single Living Accommodation (SLA) dormitories to Military Family Housing (MFH).
This is a hands-on, independent, role with clear opportunities for progression and impact. You’ll frequently manage entire empty properties, transforming them to a high standard ahead of new occupancy—all while balancing productivity and precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end painting and decoration services, both internal and external.
- Prepare surfaces, repair defects, remove old paint, and apply high-quality finishes to meet VIVO and client standards.
- Achieve tight turnaround times without compromising on craftsmanship.
- Conduct inspections and complete snagging works where needed.
- Ensure all areas are clean, safe, and ready for occupation.
- Occasionally work with access equipment, adhering to strict health and safety protocols.
- Work professionally in a client-facing capacity, communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and our partners.
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The Work Environment
- Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
- Allocation: Properties allocated in multi-week blocks to support effective workload management.
- Focus: Initially on Military Family Housing (MFH), with opportunities to work across SLA based on demand.
- Own Tools: You’ll receive a company work van and fuel card to support your tasks.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a skilled Painter with:
- A proven track record in painting and decorating, achieving consistently high finishing standards at speed.
- Careful attention to detail—with a passion for transforming spaces and ensuring excellence.
- Strong self-management—planning and coordinating work effectively across allocated properties.
- UK driving licence (full) and the ability to attain SC Clearance.
- Professional communication skills to interact both internally and externally.
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Why Join VIVO?
- Permanent role within a growing organisation.
- Supportive team culture with clear skill development pathways.
- Ownership and flexibility, managing your own projects to ensure quality outcomes.
- Company vehicles and fuel to support operational efficiency.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion. We actively support applicants with disabilities through adjustments and guidance.
About VIVO Defence Services
This role is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. Application details, including your CV, may be shared across these organisations during recruitment. All candidates benefit from fairness, equality, and awareness of flexible working options.
Application Notes
Please apply today and join a team dedicated to delivering world-class military accommodation for personnel and their families.
We welcome applications from a diverse and inclusive candidate pool.
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