Fabric Operative

VIVO, a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, has been awarded places on the Defence FM and Housing Maintenance framework contracts.

VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. It combines Serco’s comprehensive track record delivering engineering, technical and FM services to the UK MOD for over 55 years with EQUANS’ market leading FM, energy, asset optimisation and regeneration capabilities.

**Location: RAF Lakenheath**

**Permanent/ Full time**

**Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 p.a**

We are seeking Fabric Operative to undertake repairs, maintenance and small minor-new works at RAF Lakenheath and the surrounding area.

**Key Accountabilities**:
**Technical **Responsibilities**:

- Undertake Statutory, Mandatory and Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks in a safe and efficient manner and ensure all relevant records and documentation is completed comprehensively.
- Carry out reactive repairs / callouts on mission critical assets in a timely manner, aiming to always complete within contractual SLA timescales.
- Undertake minor installation works e.g. refurbishment projects
- Manage a schedule of work and ensure all associated administration duties are completed and submitted in a timely manner
- Work with mínimal supervision and have the ability to make decisions on the most appropriate repair solution.
- Ensure all H&S documentation (RAMS) are present prior to engaging the task
- Work from drawings and specifications and other documentation without the need for direct supervision
- Record all tasks against the appropriate assets via the PDA and ensure all documentation relating to maintenance and response works is completed, recorded and distributed in a timely manner
- Notify management of any defects on equipment or systems
- Provide exceptional service to our high-profile client and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standard in all building areas
- Attend training as and when required to continue your development in the role and comply with changes within the industry.
- Attend team briefs, Toolbox talks and technical bulletins on a monthly basis or as when required.
- To demonstrate VIVO core values to internal and external customers and colleagues
- To mentor apprentices as and when required
- Liaise with the End User (Military), DIO and members of VIVO supply chain when required.

**Essential Skills**:

- Building Fabric qualifications or equivalent Fabric trade experience
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements including COSHH and RIDDOR
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Must have ability to obtain ‘SC’ level Security Clearance
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Ability to self-motivate
- Excellent communication skills

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience of working within a commercial environment
- Accredited First Aid qualification
- Accredited Health and Safety qualification
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Previous experience of operating in an MOD environment and/or previous SC clearance

**Please note, in order to be considered for this position, you must be able to pass BPSS security clearance.**

**VIVO Defence Services