Electrician in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is seeking an Electrician to provide specialised ground support equipment for RAF missions. Based at Cranwell, you will work full-time in specialist engineering workshops, carrying out equipment servicing, fault investigation and repairs.

You may install temporary electrical installations into mobile forward operating bases and could be posted overseas during exercises. The role offers a permanent contract with on-site working and national coverage across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised ground support equipment for RAF missions
• Travel the world helping to support all RAF operations in peace and war
• Maintain state-of-the-art equipment, from hydraulic rigs, to medical and dental equipment
• You'll be employed in specialist engineering workshops where you'll carry out equipment servicing, investigate faults, and make repairs
• You could be called upon to install temporary electrical installations into mobile forward operating bases
• You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your 'through service career management'

Job description

Electrician in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Company: Royal Air Force (RAF)

Salary: from £27,282 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cranwell, NG34 8HB

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Summary

• Provide specialised ground support equipment for RAF missions
• Travel the world helping to support all RAF operations in peace and war
• Maintain state-of-the-art equipment, from hydraulic rigs, to medical and dental equipment
• You'll be employed in specialist engineering workshops where you'll carry out equipment servicing, investigate faults, and make repairs
• You could be called upon to install temporary electrical installations into mobile forward operating bases
• You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your 'through service career management'

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.

Location: National