Overview
Maintenance Electrician | RAF Fairford for VIVO Defence Services
Location: RAF Fairford, Fairford GL7 4DL, Gloucestershire, GB
Contract Type: Full Time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) with on-call minimum 1 week in 3 depending on staffing numbers
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Job ID: 305021
Posting Start Date: 26 Sept 2025
We are a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, delivering facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. We are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
What you'll do
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and ensure documentation is completed to a high standard.
* Lead fixed wire testing, including five-year inspections, and deliver compliance testing in line with JSP375 standards.
* Respond to emergency callouts on critical systems and perform minor installations and repair work across domestic and commercial buildings (offices, airplane hangars, airfields, and dwellings).
* Maintain excellent communication with clients and on-site facilities managers.
* Contribute to the out-of-hours callout rota and access sites using pool vehicles across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
* Represent the company with professionalism, reflecting VIVO’s values and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
What you'll need
* City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in Electrical Installation or an equivalent qualification.
* City & Guilds 2391 (Testing & Inspection) is essential.
* Strong experience in electrical maintenance and repair in commercial and domestic settings.
* Prior Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer experience is a bonus.
* Desirable: COMPEX or ATEX qualifications (opportunities to undertake the course for successful candidates).
* Full UK driving licence (mobility across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford).
* You must be able to pass SC Clearance to be eligible for this role.
What we offer
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance policy
* 6% employer matched pension contribution
* Excellent career progression opportunities
About us
VIVO Defence Services provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners, embodying experience and innovation. We support flexible and inclusive working arrangements and operate a hybrid work structure where applicable. We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applications from diverse candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be made at interview and throughout employment.
EEO and Contact
We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate in employment on any protected characteristic. If you require extra time to apply, please contact 0121 720 3427.
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