Joiner, Building Maintenance

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

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: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Catterick Garrison, N Yorks, DL9 3LR

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30-4:30)

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 dependent on experience

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in delivering quality work every single day? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and your skills truly make a difference? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team at VIVO Defence Services as a Joiner.

As a Joiner, you will be the go‑to expert for delivering a wide range of repairs, maintenance, and project works across our sites. You will play a vital role in keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and fit for purpose - supporting both our military and civilian colleagues.

You will carry out everything from plumbing repairs to building maintenance, grounds work, and drainage solutions, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service every time. You will work closely with the Built Estate Manager, taking ownership of your daily schedule, using your initiative to deliver results, and providing valuable feedback to help improve our service.

You will carry out repairs and maintenance to a variety of building services and use your multi‑skilled experience to handle minor plumbing, building, and grounds tasks. You will support refurbishment, planned, and reactive maintenance works, take ownership of your work, and make informed decisions on repair solutions.

Accurate documentation, both electronic and paper‑based, will form part of your daily duties. You will also mentor apprentices, liaise professionally with the MOD, DIO, and supply chain partners, and always ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are maintained. Regular participation in team briefs, toolbox talks, and training sessions will also be required.

A trade background in one or more of the following disciplines:
Joinery, Electrical, or Plumbing.

You must hold a full UK driving licence and have previous experience in a handyman or semi‑skilled maintenance role.

You should demonstrate a can‑do attitude, the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, good communication skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Reliability, pride in your work, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.

If you are skilled, motivated, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, apply today and help us keep the UK Defence Estate in top condition.

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

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.