Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

**Job Title**:Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
**PP-SRS-GRD**: W-5803-06
**Location**:RAF Lakenheath
**Vacancy Number**627809
**Open Date**: 22 Sep 25
**Close Date**6 Oct 25
**Work Hours Per Week**39 hours
**Salary (Per Hour)**£15.27-£16.74
- **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 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanics at the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

**What will be your primary role?**

Some of the duties for this position involves performing heavy mobile equipment mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining equipment including, but not limited to aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, container handlers, bulldozers, power shovels, road graders, mobile cranes, and other types of material handling and construction equipment. Repairing, overhaul, tear down/rebuilds, modifies, and maintains a variety of systems and components including diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines and other items. Performing automotive mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining vehicles including forklifts, tow tractors, truck tractors and trailers, sweeper trucks, wreckers, buses, vans, ambulances, pickup trucks, sedans, and hybrid vehicles. Use diagnostic tools, orders parts, completes documentation, and provides training and assistance to others. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

**Qualifications**:
You will be required to hold an NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and repair, Automotive Maintenance and Repair or similar.

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**We offer fantastic company benefits include**:

- **Competitive salary**:the starting salary for this position is £15.27 per hour
- **Holiday**:25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
- **Paid Sick Leave**
- **Pension Scheme**
- **Free On-Site Parking**
- **Employee extras such as**:Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

**Overview of our mission**

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

As the U.S. Air Forces in Europe's only fourth and fifth-generation fighter wing, RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight, such as the most advanced Joint Direct Attack Munitions used by the F-35A & F-15E. RAF Lakenheath provides all-weather, day or night air superiority and air-to-ground precision combat capability and multi-staged improvement program avionics. Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is located 70 miles northeast of London and 25 miles northeast of Cambridge. The Liberty Wing consists of more than 4,000 military members, over 1,500 British and U.S. civilians and includes a geographically separated unit at nearby RAF Feltwell. RAF Lakenheath is the largest U.S. Air Force-operated base in England and the only U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-35/F-15 fighter wing. Historically, the 48th FW has been the foundation of USAFE's combat capability and remains so today. The Liberty Wing led the El Dorado Canyon raids into Libya in 1986 and was the first F-111 fighter unit to deploy to the Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The Liberty Wing also anchored NATO forces during Operations Deliberate Force and Allied Force. Since September 11, 2001, the 48th FW has played a key role in antiterrorism operations, flying combat missions and providing combat support in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

**What are the Key Skills required for this role?**

1. Knowledge of a variety of types of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down/rebuild, and maintain systems and components.

2. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials.

3. Skill in troubleshooting and repairing