Job Title: HVAC Mechanic
PP-SRS-GRD: W
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number 078619
Open Date: 1 October 2025
Close Date 3 November 2025
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 at the, Royal Air Force (RAF), United Kingdom.
What will be your primary role?
* Fully Qualified Level: W-06 - Level 3 - City & Guilds /6188-31/6188-32/ plus related experience
We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying large/complex systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating.
You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying large/complex heating boilers, and single and multiple fuelled power boilers and support equipment including mechanical system controls and distribution lines and to install, repair, and modify large/complex systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating. In this position you will plan, layout, and install a variety of large complex commercial and industrial systems and supporting equipment used to heat and/or condition air in warehouses, shops, hangars, hospitals, and large office buildings. You will troubleshoot heating boilers, heating systems, and fuel power boilers with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions. In addition, you will troubleshoot a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment.
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 the methods of combustion, heat transfer principles, and fuel characteristics to inspect, install, test, repair, and maintain power boilers, domestic heating units and system, and auxiliary and pollution control equipment; the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration, properties of refrigerants, temperature measurement; and pneumatics, electricity, and basic electronics to locate faults in temperature controls and control devices, such as damper motors, mixing valves, and modulating motors.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
3. Skill in performing maintenance on small electric motors, feed pumps, and valves, including replacing brushes, seals, bearings, and repacking valves; servicing power sources and replacing items such as belts, fans, and fuses; installing, aligning, adjusting, and repairing oil, gas, and
other burning mechanisms as well as heating boiler components; and skill in dismantling, repairing, balancing and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers and evaporators on large and complex refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems, including replacing major portions of assigned systems.
1. Skill in reading and applying work orders, blueprints, sketches, and other oral and written instructions.
2. Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and a variety oftest equipment including special tools such as acetylene torch, ammeters, refrigeration gauges, electronic leak detectors, control devices, vacuum pump, hydraulic press, and micrometers.
3. Ability to use shop mathematics to compute fuel consumption rates, heat generating units, and air-to-fuel ratios and conversions.
What are the conditions of employment for this role?
1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.
2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
4. Overtime may be required
5. You may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Shift work may be required.
7. You may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
8. Emergency overtime may be required.
9. You may work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste.
10. You will be required to wear protective clothing and gear on these occasions.
11. This position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA. You may be required to complete in-house system familiarization and pass review with DIO Authorized Person (Boilers and Pressure Systems) to gain Skilled Person certification as well as, you are required to maintain appropriate certifications in accordance with US and UK industry standards.
12. You will require the ability discern colours, contrast, and depth; a pre-employment physical is required for this role. This will be scheduled through RAF Lakenheath.
13. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on a Fixed Schedule (Mon-Fri where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies
14. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid Category B driver's license is required for the position.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.
This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on
Application:
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,173.52-£33,948.72 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Life insurance
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 078619