- Location
- 9 Elcho Street (View map)London SW11 4AUUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood is an independent British fashion house whose origins lie in the London boutique opened by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren in 1971. Renowned for its formative influence on punk and its unconventional reinterpretation of historical dress, the house combines exacting craftsmanship with a spirit of rebellion. Its identity extends beyond fashion through outspoken engagement with environmental and social issues. As an employer, Vivienne Westwood offers career paths across design, product development, retail and corporate functions within a distinctive creative business. The brand appeals to professionals who value originality, cultural curiosity and the interplay between British heritage and provocative contemporary expression.
Vivienne Westwood is recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor and Driver for its head office in Battersea, London. The hybrid role supports the Office Manager across Elcho Street, Merton and Conduit Street, overseeing day-to-day maintenance and contributing to a long-term maintenance strategy, including CMMS rollout and digitised maintenance records.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly inspection audits across sites and take or organise remedial action as needed.
- Carry out handyman duties, including basic electrical, plumbing, decorating, and painting work.
- Liaise with external consultants to plan and oversee maintenance and repair programmes.
- Obtain quotes and assist with selecting cost-effective solutions.
- Schedule and supervise work carried out by external contractors.
- Ensure fixtures, fittings, and building infrastructure are in good working order.
- Comply with Health & Safety and statutory regulations.
- Assist with risk assessments and ensure required actions are completed promptly.
- Regularly test fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other Health & Safety requirements.
- Maintain the cleanliness of exterior areas, including loading bays and gutters.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from the Office Manager.
- Provide general assistance with operational tasks as required.
- Undertake driving duties, including inter-site transportation and ad hoc deliveries.
- Act as a keyholder and maintain building security at all times.
- Coordinate major on-site works, liaising between contractors and internal teams.
- Review completed work to ensure it meets agreed standards and contractual requirements.
- Contribute to implementing a long-term maintenance strategy.
- Assist the Office Manager with rolling out a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and associated preventive maintenance workflows.
- Support the digitisation of maintenance records to enable real-time task tracking, data analysis, and more efficient scheduling.
- Identify recurring maintenance tasks, analyse failure trends, and distinguish between preventive and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Plan and adjust maintenance schedules in line with operational needs and ensure clear communication across sites.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), gather contractor and site feedback, and use insights to improve long-term planning and performance.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Proactive, can-do attitude.
- Experience in general maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, decorating, and painting.
- Strong knowledge of building systems and Health & Safety regulations.
- Ability to plan and manage both reactive and planned maintenance.
- Skill in coordinating contractors and reviewing work against required standards.
- Competence with basic IT and maintenance tracking systems, such as CMMS.
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work across multiple sites.
- Valid manual and automatic driver’s licence and flexibility to respond occasionally outside working hours.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Staff discounts; health and wellbeing support, including private medical health insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), gym discounts, and access to a financial planning service; Perkbox discounts and Wellness Hub; cycle-to-work scheme; generous annual leave allowance; pension scheme; training and hands-on experience; opportunities to build new skills and gain industry knowledge.
Culture
Vivienne Westwood’s workplace culture is shaped by the house’s rebellious British heritage, distinctive design language and commitment to environmental and social causes. Its creative environment places value on individuality and craft, bringing together people who see fashion as a means of cultural expression and positive change.
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