Multi Skilled Operative | DCAE Cosford

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: DCAE Cosford with travel to sites in the surrounding area
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000 per year

Are you hands-on, proactive, and ready to make a real difference in supporting the UK Defence estate? We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Operative to join our growing team at DCAE Cosford. 

This is a unique role at the heart of the new FDIS contract, giving you the chance to take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, small-scale projects, and billable works while working in some of the UK’s most interesting and secure environments.

About the Role:

You will deliver a wide range of tasks, from redecoration and lock changes to carrying out surveys, first-response fixes, and assurance checks. No two days will be the same. More than just maintenance, this role is about delivering exceptional customer service, keeping our sites safe and compliant, and being part of a supportive team that prides itself on Zero Harm, collaboration, and excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, delivering small works such as redecoration, noticeboard installations, and lock changes on commercial buildings. You will order and manage materials to complete jobs effectively, provide first-response fixes for urgent tasks, and support assurance checks and statutory compliance. Building strong relationships with site teams, supply chain, and end users will be essential, and you will represent VIVO to the highest standard at all times.

What We’re Looking For

You should be a practical, problem-solving individual with a proactive approach and a “can-do” attitude. Experience in planned maintenance, reactive repairs, or small project delivery is important, along with a strong commitment to health and safety and being a Zero Harm ambassador. Strong communication skills and a customer service focus are key. Confidence in using smartphones, tablets, and Microsoft 365 applications is desirable, although full training will be provided. Practical qualifications such as C&G or BTEC are advantageous.

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.