Handyperson | HMS Collingwood

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.

Location: HMS Collingwood
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM to 4:30PM, with 4:00PM finish on Fridays
Salary : £27,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience

We’re looking for a skilled and versatile Handyperson to join our team at HMS Collingwood – someone who loves rolling up their sleeves, fixing problems, and making a difference every day.

This isn’t just maintenance – it’s keeping vital MOD facilities ready for action.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Handyperson, you’ll carry out a wide range of preventative, reactive, and emergency repairs across building fabric and services. No two days are the same. One day you could be replacing door locks or repairing walls, the next fixing guttering or sorting out paving slabs.

You will report to the Built Estate Manager at the start of each day, sign in, and then self-schedule your tasks based on work orders and instructions.

You’ll be investigating and fixing faults quickly and effectively, handling carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating, brickwork, and minor roofing repairs. You’ll support customers directly, acting as the go-to contact for on-the-spot fixes. You’ll keep safety at the heart of everything you do, ensuring compliance with MOD and health and safety standards, and work closely with colleagues, managers, and supply chain partners to deliver a first-class service.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys the satisfaction of solving practical problems.

You should bring a trade background with solid building fabric knowledge and hands-on experience in commercial or industrial maintenance, such as carpentry, plumbing, or brickwork. A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines are essential, along with strong customer service and communication skills. You’ll also need a full UK driving licence and the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

It would be an advantage if you have accredited health and safety, First Aid, or Water Regulations training, experience working in MOD or security-sensitive environments, or knowledge of COSHH, Legionella, and sustainability practices.

Ready to Apply?

If you’ve got the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to keep our sites running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become the go-to Handyperson at HMS Collingwood.

We offer;

• Work van and fuel card
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme 
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave 
• One paid professional subscription 
• Life Assurance Policy 
• Employee discount and reward schemes

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.