Electrician | Imjin Barracks

Serco Canada Inc; Down Hatherley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in the UK is seeking an Electrician to deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance at mission-critical Defence sites. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, relevant certifications, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a company van, pension scheme, and generous annual leave. Join a team committed to supporting diversity and flexible working.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Paid professional subscription

Life Assurance

Employee discount and reward schemes

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or applicable JIB card.
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations required.
• A full, clean UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Manage tasks using a tablet or work order system.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergency response.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Wiring Regulations

Risk Assessments

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

Job description

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
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: MOD Imjin Barracks / DE&S Ashchurch / MOD Boddington

We’re looking for a skilled Electrician to join our on‑site engineering team at Imjin Barracks, and Ashchurch. You will play a vital role in delivering both planned and reactive electrical maintenance across mission‑critical Defence sites, where precision, reliability, and professionalism are essential.

About the role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will manage your daily tasks through a tablet or work order system, ensuring that every job is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. Your work will involve carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, completing compliance activity and minor works in line with JSP375, and taking part in refurbishment projects. You will be expected to review and apply Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), identify and report defects or improvement opportunities, and support the team by mentoring apprentices. The role also includes participation in an on‑call rota to provide emergency response for mission‑critical systems outside normal working hours. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact within an important Defence environment.

What you will need

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or a JIB card applicable to the task) and City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations. Basic knowledge of F Gas and City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing is desirable. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as travel between sites will be required. Experience working in a MOD, construction, or property maintenance environment would be beneficial. You must also be able to obtain SC Clearance to be considered for this role.

We offer

• Company van & fuel card that is opt in for personal use
• 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.