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: RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk IP27 9PP
Working Hours: ? 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00-5:00
Here at VIVO we are looking for a Gardener to maintain the gardens of MOD military housing and void properties on our Lakenheath, Feltwell and Mildenhall sites.
You will be working within a team of 3 to undertake gardening and lawn duties, including change of occupancy maintenance, the upkeep of void properties gardens and lawns and all external garden and property exterior maintenance.
With all tools being provided for you, day to day tasks for this role could include mowing, edge trimming, shingling and maintaining or installing borders along with other exterior maintenance such as jet washing patios.
What you'll need to do this role
Previous experience in domestic gardening
Experience in use of power tools
Happy to work outside in all weather types
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.
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:
- 25 days annual leave
- Company car/car allowance
- Single private medical cover
- Life assurance at 2 x base salary
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- Excellent career progression opportunities
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.