Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Air Force (RAF) is seeking a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician. The role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment, including ground power units, hydraulic supply units, and dehumidifiers.

You will test and repair airfield arrestor systems to prevent runway overruns, and examine, maintain and repair airfield support vehicles such as refuelling bowsers and loading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair specialist airfield equipment.
• Test and repair airfield arrestor systems.
• Examine, maintain and repair airfield support vehicles.
• You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your ‘through service career management’.

Job description

Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers

Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun

Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment

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.