At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure effective delivery of maintenance and compliance for the UK military.
- Company: Join VIVO, a leader in facilities management for the UK military.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while supporting the MoD's carbon reduction goals.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with supervisory experience.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
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. We have four core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Location
RNAS Culdrose, with coverage of other sites in the region, including Devon and Cornwall. On site role.
Contract Type
Full Time - Permanent.
Salary
£46,000 + Company car/Car allowance.
What You'll Do
As an M&E Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective and timely delivery of contractual obligations while maintaining compliance with JSP375. You will be responsible for assessing the competence of skilled personnel, producing high‑quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and providing technical support to site teams, supply chain partners, and end users. Your expertise will be vital in supporting project work, reducing corrective actions, and identifying opportunities to help the MoD achieve its carbon reduction targets. This role also involves providing professional advice on MOD Safe Systems of Work, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring that maintenance and operational procedures meet the highest standards. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, supporting projects, and advising on any deficiencies that could impact estate safety and compliance. Collaboration is key in this role—you will build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless operational delivery. You’ll also provide supervision, assessment, and coaching to Skilled Persons, ensuring they are fully trained and operating safely within regulations.
What You'll Bring
- Fully qualified (Level 3) Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
- Preferable but not essential: AP tickets in Electrical or Mechanical.
- Supervisory or management experience.
- Significant practical experience with Safe Systems of Work, particularly in the management and operational delivery of JSP375.
- Confidence in problem‑solving, decision‑making, and working independently across multiple sites.
- Experience supervising site operations, resource management, and staff leadership.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel across sites and participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota when necessary.
What We Offer
- 6% employee matched pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Company car / car allowance
- Single private medical cover
- Career progression and nationally recognised qualifications
Diversity, Inclusion & Flexible Working
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. 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.
