Automotive Worker Helper

U.S. Air Forces, Europe; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

401k

Job summary

U.S. Air Forces Europe at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, seeks a vehicle technician for the Auto Hobby shop. The role involves maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of vehicle components and systems, with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position is located on base and falls under NAF employment with a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must meet experience requirements and be able to read repair manuals; a pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of operation, installation of components assemblies and systems of vehicles.
• Familiar with engine analyzer, front end alignment machine, hand tools, automotive test equipment and brake turning equipment.
• Physically able to frequently lift up to 40 pounds, and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to read and interpret repair manuals.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.

Skills

Vehicle knowledge

Read repair manuals

Engine analyzer

Front end alignment

Tools

Engine analyzer

Front end alignment machine

Job description

About the position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Auto Hobby, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

A career with the AF provides a comprehensive benefits package.

• Annual & Sick Leave
• 401k

Link provided below within Benefits Section.

STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications will be reviewed, and referrals made every 7 days.

Who May Apply

Open to everyone. 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, 12/03/2026.

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement: Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.

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.

• 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 done 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 working knowledge of the operation, installation of components assemblies and systems of vehicles.
• Must be familiar with engine analyzer, front end alignment machine, hand tools, automotive test equipment and brake turning equipment.
• Must be physically able to frequently lift, handle and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, with assistance, objects weighing up to and over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently stand, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tight spaces for a long period of time.
• Be able to read and interpret repair manuals.
• Must be able to satisfactory compete a pre-employment physical.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of suitability and fitness for the position.