AUTOMOTIVE WORKER

U.S.-Air-Forc; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auto Hobby Facility at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom is seeking qualified personnel for a 40-hour-per-week NAF position. The role requires shift work including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility by the closing date and will be categorized by preference and priority considerations.

Open to US citizens within the local commuting area or who can establish UK residency documentation. Dual US/UK citizens are welcome.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines and automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of removing/replacing parts and basic electrical/hydraulics understanding.
• Familiarity with on-board diagnostics and standard test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair diesel and gasoline engines and automotive equipment on base.
• Interpret parts manuals and manufacturer repair manuals to perform service tasks.
• Utilize basic automotive tools to diagnose and adjust components in vehicles.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Automotive repair

Basic diagnostics

Tools

Automotive tools

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Auto Hobby Facility on RAF Lakenheath, UK. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 40 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/19/2027.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

• Citizens of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.
• Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK.
• Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.
• Dual US/UK citizens are welcome to apply

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work performed through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Must have experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines and automotive equipment. This experience must have provided a thorough knowledge of and the ability to remove, replace, clean, and install parts, components and accessories; determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced; basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics and the skill to make adjustments and settings; basic understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems, and other test equipment; skill in using basic automotive tools; read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturer's repair manuals.