Void Maintenance Officer | High Wycombe

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:High Wycombe, HP14 4UE
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm)
As a Void Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for successfully sustaining all Service Family Accommodation that are in Void Maintenance.
You will ensure that there is no deterioration or damage to the property whilst it is unoccupied by addressing any reactive maintenance requirements. You will be working independently, starting from your home where you will be provided a list of tasks that you will schedule and manage yourself throughout the day.
Your other responsibilities will be to;

• Manage unoccupied SFA in VOID Maintenance within your area of responsibility.
• Produce site survey reports at Move Out or takeover of the SFA in VOID Maintenance
• Make photographic records of the internal and external condition of the SFA at the start of Void Maintenance and on exit from the Void Maintenance period
• Record all defects not to Move Out Standard.
• Produce a rough scope of works and identify any SFA would offer opportunities for Continuous improvement or changes to the Void Maintenance regime
• Shall carry out risk assessments and implement security measures appropriate to the neighborhood, including the installation of additional locks and 'security screens' to secure a Void SFA
• Ensure the SFA remains secure, wind and weatherproof and in a good state of repair, identifying any required maintenance
• Maintenance of the heating system and water supply
• Ensure all utilities bills are forwarded onto Utilities team.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports to your line manager

What you'll need to do this role
Experience in VOID property repairs and maintenance.
Experience of working in a service delivery environment
Competent in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word and Excel
It is desirable that you have:
• Experience of operating in an MOD environment
• Experience of the Asbestos at Work Act, DDA, energy performance etc.
It is desirable that you have experience of operating within an MOD environment and have familiarity with geography and establishments within area of responsibility
This role will require you to travel to remote sites weekly therefore it is essential that you hold a clean and valid UK driving licence or can travel to remote locations without the use of public transport.
You must be able to pass BPSS Clearance to be considered for this role.
What we offer:

• A work van with the option of personal use
• 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.