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: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Watford Area, including travel to Bushey & Northwood
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your skills shape the homes of thousands?
VIVO Defence Services, a powerhouse joint venture between Serco and Equans, is seeking a dynamic and driven Void Supervisor to play a key part in delivering an ambitious 7-year housing maintenance contract across the South of England.
We're not just maintaining homes—we're building futures. And we need someone like you to help lead the charge.
About the role;
In this role, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of responsive repairs and void preparation, with the freedom to bring your ideas and experience to life.
You'll be responsible for managing our service partners and sub-contractors. You'll ensure the delivery of responsive repairs and void works that meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. You'll own your outcomes, monitoring performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring operational excellence.
Working closely with the Delivery Manager, you'll tackle challenges, celebrate wins, and maintain service continuity.
What you'll need;
To succeed in this role, you'll need proven experience as a Supervisor in Housing Repairs & Maintenance, ideally managing contractors and service partners.
A HNC or equivalent in a technical or trade-related field is desirable, as is a strong understanding of Schedule of Rates, compliance, and contract management. Your leadership
You'll be confident managing service partner performance with both professionalism and care. You should be comfortable with both digital systems and interpersonal communication.
At VIVO, we live by our values: flexibility, communication, pride, trust, innovation, and care. If these speak to you—you're already a great fit.
In return, you'll join a forward-thinking company that's shaping the future of Defence housing. You'll benefit from structured career development, ongoing training, and real opportunities for progression. Most importantly, you'll make a tangible difference in the lives of service personnel and their families.
This is more than a job—it's a mission. Be part of something bigger. Apply now to join VIVO as a Void Supervisor and help us build homes, trust, and a stronger future.
What we offer;
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.
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