Job Title: Engineering Technician
PP-SRS-GRD: S
Location: RAF Mildenhall
Vacancy Number 585429
Open Date: 02 October 2025 Close Date 14 October 2025
Work Hour Per Week: 37.50 Salary (Per Hour): £ £29.19
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 Engineering the Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom.
What will be your primary role?
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure optimal resource decisions are made and executed across civil engineer activities and ensure data and information from all shops are applied to the applicable Asset Management Plan and other investment and execution plans. This position will be responsible for managing and executing the Asset Management Pan and/or Sub-Asset Management Plan for the entire installation, whilst integrating and synchronizing Operations Flight works for Sustainment Management Systems data standards, collection, and analysis. You will integrate and synchronize Operations Flight work force for preventative maintenance, contract project development, review, construction and integration, and warranty management pertaining to respective portfolios.
To qualify for this position, you must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering.
OR
One year's experience in a similar field. For more information on education/qualifications pertaining to this position,
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We offer fantastic company benefits include:
· Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £20.79 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.
Also known as the "Bloody Hundredth" conducts air refueling and combat support operations throughout the European and African area of responsibility. Directs reception and mobilizes for contingency operations. Base of support for four U.S. Air Force major command flying programs. Supports more than 8,300 military and civilian personnel, dependents, and retirees, to include U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom, the 501st Combat Support Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing, U.S. Army and five other partner units. Located at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, the 100 ARW is the only U.S. tanker wing assigned to Europe and Africa refueling U.S. and partner nation aircraft over a span of more than 20 million square miles employing the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The wing also provides critical bridge, aerial medivac and cargo transport capabilities enabling U.S. forces to deploy around the globe in a moment's notice. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.
What are the Key Skills required for this role?
1. Knowledge in Asset Management Principles and Practices as it applies to Operations Management and requirements and Optimization activities.
2. Knowledge of CE work control, customer service, operations/maintenance management procedures, and functions and procedures of each type of CE work centers.
3. Knowledge of AFIs, practices, and procedures pertaining to CE operations and ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations, and recommend timely and economical solutions.
4. Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management and Sustainment Management Systems, system capabilities, economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to manipulate data use macros and formulas, pivots tables and charts, perform data analysis, and build effective presentations.
5. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control, and budget systems; work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and
non-appropriated funds; automated data processing system capabilities; real property management; and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
1. Knowledge of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles, and surveying methods, equipment and techniques of measurements to identify project requirements.
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. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. 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, and 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.
5. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid UK category B driving license is also a requirement for this position.
7. You may act as a project liaison with the Army Corps of Engineers or other design agencies as required.
8. You may be required to serve on A&E selection boards or construction contract source selection boards.
9. You may be required to serve as a member of the contingency recovery team during exercises and during real world contingencies.
10. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
11. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing, however positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
12. This position is on a Fixed schedule (Mon-Fri hours per week. Start time and end time may be adjusted to fit mission requirements.
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
LNDH Application
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £20.79-£29.19 per hour
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Life insurance
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 755616