Handyperson - Raf Waddington

1 week ago


Lincoln, United Kingdom Serco Plc Full time

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.

**Contract Type**: Full Time, Permanent

**Location**: RAF Waddington, LN5 9NB

**Working Hours**: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Within VIVO we are currently recruiting for a Multi Trade Operative who will successfully deliver certain Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Billable works and direct works for the establishment.

Reporting into the Built Estate Manager, you will be delivering low value and billable works such as redecoration, changing of locks, noticeboard installations, minor road repairs and other tasks.

The multi-skilled operative will be provided with a range of training including NVQ 2 in Building Maintenance, IPAF, PASMA, PAT and Legionella Responsible Person training.

This role will see you undertake general maintenance across the site, including but not limited to basic plumbing, carpentry, patio laying, and minor road maintenance.
These tasks must be completed within agreed timescales and to a high standard.

You will build positive working relationships with Building Custodians, ensure all job paperwork is completed and submitted and report any maintenance needs as and when they arise.
It is important that jobs are undertaken and completed in line with all health and safety regulations.

You will at times perform escort duties where you will meet site visitors at the gate, make sure they sign in and show their photo ID, bring them to the buildings they need to get to and escort them out again.

You will use smart phones, tablets and laptops as part of your role to receive maintenance jobs and update on their progress and be part of the on-call rota if required

What you’ll need to do this role

First and foremost, you should have experience of working in a general maintenance role, with a knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, joinery, grounds maintenance or similar trade tasks.

Ideally you will come from a housing, hospitality or FM background, and be used to working to tight timescales and to a high standard.

You must be able to pass BPSS Clearance and have a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role.

What we offer

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Company van
25 Days annual leave
Volunteer leave
One paid professional subscription
Life Assurance Policy
Employee discount and reward schemes
Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
A company that recognises your contribution
Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression
VIVO Defence Services



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