Job Title: Road Construction Worker
PP-SRS-GRD: W
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number 232823
Open Date: 30 Sep 25
Close Date 30 Oct 25
Work Hours Per Week 39.00
Salary (Per Hour) £14.03-£15.35
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?
The primary purpose of this position is to perform functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials and construct, maintain, and repair rigid and flexible pavements, roads, and runways. You will operate one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, airfields, or other construction sites. Maintain, repair, and construct flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, or similar surfaces of asphalt as well as rigid pavements or similar cement and concrete surfaces. You will utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. You will also use and maintain tools and equipment.
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We offer fantastic company benefits include:
· Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.03 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 engineering equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments; the different sets of controls and operation of equipment and attachments.
2. Knowledge of methods and techniques of subsurface preparation and constructing and repairing asphalt and cement surfaces.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes, accelerator and manipulating the controls to adjust spreaders, sprayers, posthole diggers, backhoes, moveable dozer blades, and front-end loading devices.
5. Skill in applying and leveling gravel, crushed stone, sand, or other aggregates to the proper thickness for the subsurface; applying sealer; shaping curbs and drainage ditches; and curing asphalt with sealer.
6. Ability to use and maintain power tools, hand tools, and related equipment; to react quickly to hand and other signals from floor level personnel; and read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
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 (remember to change if firefighter).
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.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Shift work may be required.
8. May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees.
9. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on a fixed schedule Mon-Thu, Fri where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.
10. You will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, which will be conducted at RAF Lakenheath.
11. An appropriate, valid CAT B+C driver's license is required for the position.
12. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Emergency overtime may be required.
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
How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website;
All applications must submit the following documents via email to and received prior to the closing date to be considered for the position.
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,452.84-£31,481.15 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 232823