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: Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 0JQ with travel to Portsdown West (1 week in 4) Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM Here at VIVO we are looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to support our operational teams on our Porton Down and Portsdown West sites.
You will be working with the Health and Safety Manager to provide guidance and solutions to ensure work activities of VIVO employees and subcontractors are completed in a safe manner.
You will ensure that all works are compliant with current regulations and adhere to Safety Operating Procedures held within VIVO.
This role will see you responsible for providing support with any health and safety requirements related to the delivery of preventive planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, and Billable Works requirements, ensuring records are kept up to date.
Key responsibilities include; Support the estate as SME advisor on all H&S, Fire Safety and Environmental matters and technologies within the building environment.
Carry out Accident/Incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are realised and achievable.
Run project activities as agreed within the SHEF activities.
Comply with all relevant Health and Safety procedures, ensuring the requirements of Health and Safety at Work act and Environmental legislation are always met and records maintained.
Ensure compliance with VIVO/Dstl Billable Works governance process.
Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled inspections of work activities across the estate.
Taking appropriate action where any H&S management is failing.
What you'll need to do this role It is essential that you have previous experience Health and Safety management in construction.
It is essential that you have a NEBOSH General certification.
It is desirable that you have NEBOSH certification in construction.
Demonstrable knowledge of current and relevant H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015 and MOD Safety Rules.
Experience of working within a team.
It is essential that you hold a clean and valid UK driving licence.
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 SC Clearance to be considered for this role.
You must be a British Citizen to be eligible for this role.
What we offer 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 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 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.