Electrician | Porton Down

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: Porton Down, DSTL
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (1-hour break)

Power Your Career with Purpose

Are you a skilled Electrician looking for more than just another job? Would you like to work in a unique, high-security environment where your expertise directly supports critical national infrastructure?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Electrician to join our team supporting MOD buildings at DSTL Porton Down. This is an opportunity to work across a varied estate including offices, plant rooms, and laboratory environments, delivering essential electrical maintenance and repair services.

The Role

This is a varied and fast-paced position where you will undertake both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of electrical systems. You will be responsible for fault finding, investigation, and carrying out repairs efficiently while working from drawings and specifications with minimal supervision.

You will manage your own workload and ensure all work is recorded accurately using PDA systems, completing associated documentation in a timely manner. A strong focus on Health and Safety is essential, including contributing to and working in line with risk assessments and method statements.

Although capable of working independently, you will primarily operate as part of a close-knit team consisting of three electricians and three mechanical engineers, all reporting to the Technical Services Manager. You will regularly liaise with building custodians, workplace managers, and other stakeholders, requiring strong customer-facing and communication skills.

What You Bring

To be successful in this role, you will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation and be qualified to the 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations. You will have proven experience working in commercial or industrial environments and be confident in fault finding and problem solving.

You will be comfortable using IT systems such as MS Office and PDA devices, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment are essential.

City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing is desirable.

Experience within MOD or secure environments, along with knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations such as COSHH, RIDDOR, and asbestos awareness, would be advantageous.

You must be a British National and able to obtain SC Security Clearance to be eligible for this role.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Electrician with strong technical skills and a professional, customer-focused approach, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply now to be part of a team delivering critical services in a unique environment.

We offer;

• Work van & fuel card
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave
• 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.