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 (100% site based)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM)
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per year dependent on experience
Are you a skilled Electrical Engineer looking for a role that truly matters? This is an opportunity to work in a complex, high-security environment where your expertise directly supports critical infrastructure. Join the Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance team at RAF Menwith Hill and play a key role in maintaining one of the most important operational sites in the UK.
About the role
As an Electrical Engineer, you will work as part of the Operations and Maintenance team, delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and repair services across the site. You will be required to work in all areas of RAF Menwith Hill, responding to work requests allocated by your supervisor and carrying out tasks in accordance with industry standards, risk assessments, legislation, and site-specific procedures.
Your duties will include carrying out repairs and maintenance on a wide range of electrical plant and equipment, undertaking electrical testing of plant, machinery, and buildings, and completing routine maintenance inspections of electrical installations within domestic, office, and operational buildings. You will also carry out minor new electrical works within operational areas and undertake minor repairs to fire detection and suppression systems.
Accurate completion of daily work dockets is essential, ensuring all required information is recorded. The role involves direct liaison with customers at the start of each task to outline the scope of work, expected timescales, and relevant health and safety considerations, as well as ensuring the workplace is left safe and tidy on completion. You may also be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade.
What you'll need
Candidates must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship supported by a City and Guilds qualification along with a 2391 qualification.
Experience working with electrical plant and equipment is required, along with a working knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations.
Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, obtain and maintain Skilled Persons Status and Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
The role requires good IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and industry-standard maintenance software.
Due to the secure nature of the site, applicants must be UK or US nationals and capable of obtaining and maintaining DV Enhanced security clearance.
This is more than a routine maintenance position. It is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical operation within a highly professional and safety-focused environment. If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer who values quality, compliance, and reliability, we encourage you to apply.
We offer
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Volunteer leave
* Established reward and recognition scheme
* 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
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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