Who we are
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 Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Portsdown West, Fareham PO17 6AD
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM-4:30PM)
Salary: From £24,000 dependent on experience
Here at VIVO we are currently recruiting for an Administrator who will be supporting the Technical team at Portsdown West in Fareham.
Within a team of 3 administrators, you will be working under the Technical Services Manager to support the Technical Team with tasks such as; raising purchase orders, liaising with subcontractors and the customer, communicating with suppliers and taking minutes during meetings as necessary.
You will also be assigned 4-5 engineers who you will be responsible for scheduling works for and liaising with throughout the workday. You will also be working with the Helpdesk Team at Porton Down when necessary.
This is an ideal role for someone who is in an administrative role who is looking to develop their career further, as here at VIVO we have many opportunities for you to develop further your skills and experience.
What you'll need to do this role
You will use your previous experience within an administrative role to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines. It is highly desirable that you have previous experience in a scheduling role, preferably within facilities management or PPM/reactive works. As you will be communicating with both VIVO customers and clients, it is essential you have experience in a customer facing role.
In this role you will need to be proficient in IT packages, and it is desirable you have experience using Maximo.
It is desirable that you have experience of operating within either an MOD or Construction/Property Maintenance environment.
You must be able to pass SC Clearance to be considered for this role.
You must be a British National to be eligible for this role.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- 25 Days annual leave
- Volunteer leave
- One paid professional subscription
- Life Assurance Policy
- Employee discount and reward schemes
- 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 Leader. 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 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.