Materials Handler (MVO)

U.S.-Air-Forc; Croughton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Air Force at RAF Croughton Central Warehouse is seeking a warehouse worker to receive, store, and issue goods. You will handle stock, operate material handling equipment, and drive vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross weight while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

You must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, complete a pre-employment physical, and pass a Tier 1 Investigation. A valid driver’s license and drug-testing designation apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, storing, and issuing goods and supplies.
• Ability to organize, arrange, and remove stock.
• Experience with material handling equipment in warehousing.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Experience operating vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross weight.
• Ability to follow traffic and safety regulations for motor vehicle operations.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Possess a valid driver’s license as required by law.
• Must complete pre-employment physical and Tier 1 Investigation.
• This is a drug-testing designated position with random testing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue goods and supplies.
• Organize and remove stock as needed.
• Operate warehousing material handling equipment.
• Drive vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross weight and follow safety rules.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles when required.

Skills

Receiving and storing goods

Issuing goods

Material handling equipment

Vehicle operation (up to 10,000 lb)

Traffic and safety compliance

Pre-employment physical

Drug testing eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Lifting up to 40 pounds

Tools

Mechanized lifting equipment

Manual lifting equipment

Job description

About the position

This position is located at the RAF Croughton Central Warehouse.

• Moderate physical effort lifting and carrying supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with equipment or the assistance of workers.
• Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Bends, stoops, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

This is a drug testing designated position. This position requires a valid driver's license.

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, 09/14/2026

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Croughton, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

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. Documentation could include PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc.

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 (including UK dual 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 experience and knowledge of methods used in receiving, storing, and issuing of goods and supplies.
• Must be able to organize, arrange, and remove stock.
• Skill in using material handling equipment including mechanized and manual lifting equipment used in warehousing task.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of and skill in operating vehicle in gross weight of up to 10,000 pounds.
• Must be able to follow traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operations.
• Must be able to do preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Must possess an appropriate, valid driver's license as required by local/state law.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 Investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.