Overview
VIVO Defence Services provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Painter & Decorator to join our team at RAF Alconbury, delivering high-quality finishes across military housing.
Location & Contract
RAF Alconbury, Alconbury, Peeblesshire, GB
Full‑time, permanent contract.
Salary
£32,000 – £34,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance living spaces for service families and personnel.
- Deliver high‑standard painting and decorating in occupied and vacant properties, focusing on move‑in and move‑out works under tight deadlines.
- Prepare surfaces, including filling holes, repairing walls, and preparing finishes to a professional standard.
- Support light remedial works such as plastering, skim jointing and surface repairs.
- Execute both internal and external decorating to maintain a consistently high standard.
- Manage site protection, maintain clean working practices, attend inspections and address snagging issues efficiently.
- Operate a company work van and fuel card across RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.
- Work client‑facing, responsible and self‑sufficient, with strong communication skills when engaging with colleagues and clients.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in painting and decorating to a high standard.
- Relevant qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Additional skills in plastering, skim jointing, filling and surface repair are highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent time management and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Good communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
- Subject to BPSS clearance.
Benefits
• Stable, full‑time opportunity within a growing organisation.• Variety of work and responsibility.• Long‑term development potential.• Part of a team delivering services that directly support military communities.
Additional Information
The role is subject to BPSS clearance and requires a full UK driving licence (preferred).
EEO Statement
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment and are a Disability Confident Leader.
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