Plumber | Somerset

VIVO, a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, has been awarded places on the Defence FM and Housing Maintenance framework contracts.
VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. It combines Serco's comprehensive track record delivering engineering, technical and FM services to the UK MOD for over 55 years with EQUANS' market leading FM, energy, asset optimisation and regeneration capabilities.
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Somerset, B82 8JW
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with on call 1 week in 4
Salary: Up to £34,000 dependent on experience, with £150 standby fee and £35 callout fee
Here at VIVO we are looking for a Plumber to be based in Somerset.
This is a mobile role that will see you covering reactive maintenance within 30 miles from Taunton to Ilchester. You will be working to undertake a variety of plumbing services and other repairs, including building work, grounds work and drainage related leaks.
Within this role you will be responding to reactive maintenance that will be delivered through a personal work diary, that will be given in advance for you to plan your day.
Your main responsibility will be to Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending boking pipes and opening clogged drains, toilets, gutters, rain water pipes and any other plumbing work.
Your other responsibilities include;

• Undertake patch plastering works, tiling, floor laying, decorating replacing of internal and external doors
• Install supports for pipes, equipment and fixtures prior to installation
• To undertake a continual programme of risk assessment in relation to the role
• To complete and finalise projects to a high standard and have the ability to self-snag works on completion
• Maintain van stocks and provide information enabling the improvements of Right first-time fixes.
• Ensure all H&S documentation (RAMS) are present prior to engaging the task
• Be flexible and willing to work shift patterns to cover the appointments
• Cover out of hours on a rota

What you'll need to do this role
A Full UK Driving License.
Experience in domestic plumbing and any other trade
An NVQ Level 2 in qualification in a plumbing field.
Previous experience as a multi trade works.
Ability to use hand tools
It is desirable that you have experience of operating within an MOD environment and have familiarity with geography and establishments within area of responsibility.
You must be able to pass BPSS Clearance to be considered for this role.
What we offer

• Company work van
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave
• Volunteer leave
• Established reward and recognition scheme
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

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 Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.