Recreation Assistant (Auto Hobby Shop)

U.S. Air Forces, Europe; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Air Forces, Europe at RAF Alconbury Auto Hobby Center in the United Kingdom is seeking personnel for a Flexible (Intermittent) category position. You will assist in all areas of the Auto Hobby Shop, operate various tools and equipment, and handle cash operations with daily deposits under supervision.

The role requires providing customer service, safety guidance, and auto-skill instruction, while maintaining a clean, secure work area. Some shifts may be scheduled with variable hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned personnel in all areas of the Auto Hobby Shop.
• Operates equipment including computer-based programs, copiers, telephones, vehicle/motorcycle lifts, tire changing and balancing machines, drill press, hydraulic press, table grinder, vices, steam/pressure washers and hand power tools.
• Manages cash register: collects money, makes change, issues receipts; closes out cash at end of shift; submits deposits and paperwork to supervisor and accounting.
• Provides customer service, assists shop users with auto skills and safety procedures; guides on auto tools as needed; maintains safe, clean work area.
• Operates a vehicle safely when required; performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

• Schedule: Flexible, 0-40 hours per week (0 guaranteed hours)

About the position: This position is a Flexible (Intermittent) category position located at the RAF Alconbury Auto Hobby Center in the United Kingdom. It offers 0 guaranteed hours per week and the incumbent may be required to work 0-40 hours per week, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Assists assigned personnel in all areas of the Auto Hobby Shop. Operates a variety of equipment in assigned area, to include computer-based programs, copiers, telephones, vehicle/motorcycle lifts, tire changing and balancing machines, drill press, hydraulic press, drill press, table grinder, vices, steam/pressure washers and hand power tools. Responsible for operating the cash register, collecting money, makes change, and issues receipts.

At the end of each shift, closes out the cash register, completes required paperwork and submits entire package to supervisor. Assists in uploading financial data into NAFDIS and submitting daily deposits to the NAF Accounting Office. Assists customers in placing special orders. Maintains security of all tools, equipment and funds assigned.

Provides customer service, answers telephone and assists shop users with auto skill development, safety procedures and issuing customers the proper tools for work being done on their vehicles. With guidance from the supervisor, provides guidance on auto skills. Maintains clean, neat and safe work area. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. Performs other related duties and assists facility supervisor as requested.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $16 – $16/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-10-18.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flexible, 0-40 hours per week (0 guaranteed hours) position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.