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 Type :

Full Time, PermanentLocation :

West Byfleet, with travel throughout Watford, Windsor, Uxbridge and Central LondonWorking Hours :

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8 : 00AM-5PM) with 1 week in 5 / 6 either Saturday or Sunday AMSalary :

34,000-£36,000 dependent on experience

Within VIVO we are currently recruiting for a Handyperson who will successfully deliver the day-to-day repairs service, providing front line delivery to the MOD families. You will work to deliver highest quality Right First-Time service and carry out technical services task.

As part of a multi trades team of 11, you will be undertaking repairs and reactive maintenance to domestic housing for military families. This could include; changing locks and door handles, plastering works, fixing tap leaks and repairing ceilings, doors and floors of buildings. It could also include external works, such as slabbing.

You will be assigned up to 8 work tasks a day which will be scheduled for you a day in advance, and then you will travel to the assigned site and stay for the full day to complete all works.

As you will be working in occupied domestic properties, this will be a customer facing role.

This role will see you carry out repairs to a variety of building services, including carpentry and minor plumbing works, building work and grounds work.

What you'll need to do this role

It is essential that you have previous experience as a multi trade, with a background in domestic carpentry. It is highly desirable that you have experience in plumbing. Qualifications in carpentry or plumbing are also highly desirable but not essential. It is essential you have some experience and are comfortable with a customer facing role.

This role will see you travel to other sites across the area, therefore it is essential that you hold a clean and valid UK driving licence.

It is desirable that you have experience of operating within an MOD environment and have familiarity with geography and establishments within area of responsibility.

You must be able to pass BPSS Clearance to be considered for this role.

What we offer

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

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

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.