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Who We Are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
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 are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: RAF Menwith Hill, Harrogate HG3 2RF
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM – 4:30PM) With early finish on Friday
Salary: Up to £40,000 per year dependent on experience
Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic environment? Do you thrive in hands-on roles where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!
Based at RAF Menwith Hill, this role sits within the Operations and Maintenance division, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of critical mechanical systems, including boilers, cooling towers, generators, pumps, and compressed air systems. This is a varied and hands-on role, requiring a strong problem-solving mindset and technical expertise.
You will carry out fault-finding, calibration, and testing to ensure all plant equipment remains in top condition. Additionally, you will provide support in maintaining the water treatment plant for cooling towers and assist in the inspection and reassembly of boilers and air receivers.
If you have the skills, dedication, and passion for mechanical engineering, this is your opportunity to work in a secure, high-profile environment where your expertise makes a real impact. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
What you’ll need:
To be successful in this role, you must have an NVQ Level 3 qualification or a recognized apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, along with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in mechanical maintenance. It is highly desirable that you should hold an Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
It would be advantageous to have experience working with large generator sets and controls, as well as familiarity with CMMS systems for maintenance management. IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, is also desirable.
Due to the security requirements of the role, you must be a UK or US national and capable of obtaining DV Enhanced Security Clearance.
This position offers excellent career development opportunities, with training provided in key areas such as PUWER, LOLER, MOD JSP 375 Safety Rules & Procedures, mobile access platforms, tower scaffolding, asbestos awareness, Legionella awareness, and abrasive wheels safety.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply and become a key part of the essential maintenance operations at RAF Menwith Hill. Take the next step in your career today!
What we offer:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance policy
* 6% employer matched pension contribution
* Excellent career progression opportunities
VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.
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