Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

The successful applicant will be required to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of types of heavy mobile and automotive vehicles and equipment. They will perform heavy mobile equipment mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair" required, repairing, and maintaining equipment including 25,000 (25K) and 60,000 (60K) pound capacity aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, bulldozers, excavators, front loaders. power shovels, road graders, dump trucks, and mobile cranes. Repairs, overhauls, tears down/rebuilds, modifies, and maintains a variety of systems and components whilst conducting functional and performance tests on completed work products using a variety of test procedures and equipment., · Hours of work: 07.30-16.00. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization's flexible working policies.

· Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.

· Must obtain and maintain the appropriate Security clearance.

· May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.

· May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.

· A 6-month probationary period will be required.

· Overtime may be required.

· May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

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 Lakenheath, United Kingdom., 1.Knowledge of a variety of types of heavy mobile equipment and automotive vehicles sufficient totroubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down/rebuild, and maintain systems and components.

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

3.Skill in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in a variety of types of heavy mobile equipment andautomotive vehicles.

4.Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and items of test equipment.

5.Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, safetymanuals, and similar guides sufficient to effectively maintain, repair, overhaul, and tear down/rebuildequipment components and systems.

6.Ability to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records., 1. UK Certification requirements of Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or Level 3 National Diploma, or equivalent.

2. Must receive training on the handling and disposition of hazardous matter.

3. The employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid driver's license, Category B, is required., · Letters of Recommendation

· Right to Work Documentation

• 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy


• Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy


• Pension Scheme


• Life Assurance Scheme


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Free on-site parking


• Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment


• Development opportunities available


• Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance


• Free access to on-site gym facilities


Who Can Apply

• Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in theUK.


• Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet the criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.


• Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.


• Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.


• This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement.


• Additional information may be obtained by contacting the LNDH team at .