HVAC Engineer | RAF Alconbury

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 Alconbury/Molesworth (Travel to other locations as far as London will be required) Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM) Salary: Up to £42,000 (dependent on experience) Within VIVO we are currently recruiting for an HVAC Engineer to undertake effective, compliant and timely delivery of planned and reactive AC maintenance tasks at RAF Alconbury and the surrounding area (travel to RAF sites as far as London will be required at least once a month) . You will be undertaking air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration repair and maintenance work on MOD buildings. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will work as part of the on-site engineering team made up of 10+ multi skilled engineers. Your daily tasks will be allocated via tablet device and you will self-schedule your work tasks throughout the month. You will be fault finding, investigating, and undertaking reactive repairs to various installations such as: DX splits, package chillers, commercial fridges and freezers and air handling units. You will be replacing belts, and removing and fitting pumps and fans. Here at VIVO we will ensure that we will give you all the skills and training to empower you to be able to work with minimal supervision and can make decisions on the most appropriate repair solution. We take your career development seriously, we offer excellent ongoing training opportunities which will not only see you be able to comply with industry changes but also progress your career with VIVO. What you’ll need to do this role It is essential that you hold one of the following qualifications: C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 6187-01 (unit 230/530) in Installing, Testing and Maintaining Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems. C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 6187-02 (unit 230/530) in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems. C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 7189-02 (unit 209/509) in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems. It is ideal that you have experience in a commercial background. This role will include travel within multiple locations so you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence. A company van will be provided for business use. It is desirable that you have experience of operating within either an MOD or Construction/Property Maintenance environment. You must be able to pass SC 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.