Facilities Services Assistant

US Visiting Forces; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A military organization in RAF Lakenheath is seeking a Facilities Services Assistant to support facility projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a broad knowledge of engineering regulations and excellent communication skills. The role requires a UK driver's license and may involve sensitive information handling. Benefits include competitive pay and paid leave.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Life Assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Specialized Training, Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively manipulate and analyze data.
• Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility and infrastructure projects.
• Act as primary contact for larger projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of federal, military, and commercial engineering standards

Knowledge of operations and maintenance programs

Ability to analyze and recommend solutions

Ability to conduct site surveys and inspections

Effective communication skills

Job description

Facilities Services Assistant

PP-SRS-GRD: S-1603-07

Location: RAF Lakenheath

Vacancy Number: 092608

Open Date: 16 January 2026

Close Date: 30 January 2026

Work Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours

Salary (Per Hour): £14.19-£19.35

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Facilities Services Assistant's at the 48 Civil Engineering Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

Primary Role

The Requirements and Optimization Technician supports facility and infrastructure projects on a military installation. The role involves coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams, tracking corrective and enhancement work requirements from various stakeholders, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and in line with leadership priorities. The technician acts as a primary contact for larger projects, prevents work duplication, and ensures compliance with all safety and Equal Opportunity guidelines.

Qualifications

For more information on the qualifications requirement for this position, visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-facilities-and-services-series-1603/

Benefits

• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.19 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Key Skills

1. Knowledge of a broad range of federal, military, and commercial engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with regulations and standards.
2. Knowledge of operations, products, services, needs and goals of operations & maintenance programs and assigned organizations, related customers, functions, resources and users.
3. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities and economic usage to effectively accumulate, organize, manipulate and analyze data to identify, track, forecast, etc.
4. Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and/or technical orders.
5. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to plan, organize, conduct and record site/facility surveys and inspections and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.

Conditions of Employment

1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.
2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
4. Overtime may be required.
5. You may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Your work hours will be 37.5 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.
8. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, CAT B UK valid driver's license is required for the position.
9. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
10. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required, but cannot be guaranteed and should not be expected.
11. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however, positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

Applications: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to [e-mail]