Plumber (62988)

**Job Title**: Plumber

**PP-SRS-GRD**:W-4206-05

**Location**: RAF Lakenheath

**Vacancy Number**: 629881

**Open Date**: 22 October 2025

**Close Date**: 5 November 2025

**Work Hours Per Week**: 39.00

**Salary (Per Hour)**:£14.05-£15.38
- **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 Plumbers at the, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

**What will be your primary role?**

This position performs the full scope of journey-level plumbing duties, including installation, repair, and modification of water pipes, systems and related equipment. Perform first and second fix plumbing, including pipework, fitting fixtures and connecting to water systems. The applicant will independently plan and execute work, interpreting building plans and maps, specifications, and plumbing codes.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and testing plumbing systems, including backflow prevention devices, and the safe operation and maintenance of a variety of plumbing tools and equipment.

Adherence to safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment are paramount.

As the Plumber you will be required to hold an NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing. Experience in general plumbing and re-piping is required for this position. Being able to identify an issue, and work in a team to a high professional standard is a must. Training will be given when needed and performing other duties within the water and fuel shop when required.

**We offer fantastic company benefits include**:

- **Competitive salary**:the starting salary for this position is £14.05 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?**
- Knowledge of and experience performing equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, to include routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall of systems; and of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment.
- Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision.
- Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as rules, levels, plumb bobs, dividers, various gauges and meters.
- Skill in troubleshooting difficult or hard-to-detect leaks and operating problems.
- Ability to use shop mathematics, take measurements, and lay out angles, arcs, and