Fabric Operative | RAF Lakenheath

Fabric Operative | RAF Lakenheath

VIVO Defence Services
Job Req

Location:

RAF Lakenheath, Feltwell & Mildenhall

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

40 per week, Monday to Friday (7:30-4:30)

About the Company
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners, embodying experience and innovation.

Role Overview
As a Fabric Operative, you will maintain and repair the physical fabric of RAF Lakenheath and surrounding areas, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and urgent repairs, completing refurbishments, and taking on minor installation projects. You’ll respond to reactive tasks in line with our Service Level Agreements, ensuring all works are recorded and documented using our PDA system.

You’ll work both independently and collaboratively as part of a 10‑strong on‑site engineering team, interacting with military personnel, VIVO managers, and supply chain partners. A strong focus on health and safety is essential – you’ll contribute to risk assessments, follow method statements and champion safe working practices.

Hands‑on experience in one or more trades such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, plastering or bricklaying.
You must have a full UK driving licence and be eligible to obtain SC‑level Security Clearance.
Reliable, self‑motivated, confident in communication and able to work under minimal supervision.
Experience in a MOD environment or commercial asset maintenance, first aid or health and safety qualifications are a plus.
Membership in a relevant professional body would also be an advantage.

• Company van & fuel card
• 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

EEO Statement
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for interview to employment. We encourage applications across all backgrounds and are proudly a Disability Confident Leader.