Who We Are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
Job Details
Job Req ID: 310507Posting Start Date: 26 Jun 2026Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, GB, SN15 4ABContract Type: Full Time
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. Our core values: open, caring, agile, and collaborative are at the heart of everything we do.
Contract
Full Time, Permanent
Location
Gloucester (preferred) with travel across Bristol, Lyneham, Gloucester and Swindon
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Salary
£32,000 – £34,000 per annum
Build a Career That Makes a Difference
Are you a domestic plumber looking for a stable role with excellent benefits, a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real difference every day? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated plumber to join our Accommodation team, delivering repairs and maintenance to Ministry of Defence housing across Bristol, Lyneham, Gloucester and Swindon, with candidates based around the Gloucester area preferred. You will work on both Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and Mess Facilities Housing (MFH), helping to ensure military families and personnel have safe, comfortable homes.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will carry out domestic plumbing repairs, maintenance and installations across occupied and void properties, including repairing leaks, replacing sanitary ware, maintaining heating and hot water systems, fault finding and preventative maintenance.
Working independently and as part of the wider maintenance team, you will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will use electronic job management systems to record completed work and materials, maintain your van stock to maximise first‑time fixes and always deliver a professional service to customers.
Health and safety is at the heart of everything we do, so you will complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work on every job. You will also attend regular training, toolbox talks and team briefings to continue developing your skills and stay up to date with industry best practice.
The role includes participation in a one‑week‑in‑three call‑out rota, which includes weekends. A standby payment and additional call‑out supplement are provided for this commitment.
What You’ll Need
You will be a qualified plumber with experience in domestic repairs and maintenance and prize yourself in delivering high‑quality workmanship. You will enjoy problem solving, have excellent customer service skills and be confident working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
To be successful, you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Plumbing, possess a full UK Driving Licence and have previous experience working in domestic plumbing.
Eligibility
You must also be eligible to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance due to the nature of the work.
Join Us
If you’re looking for a long‑term opportunity where your skills are valued, your work has purpose and every day brings a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Company
VIVO Defence Services is a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. During the recruitment process, information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS. 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.
Apply Today
Apply today and help us keep homes safe, secure and well maintained for those who serve our country.
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