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Maintenance Worker- Construction Worker– If you are a dedicated and skilled individual with a passion for excellence, we invite you to join our team at the United States Air Force, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, RAF Lakenheath.

We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience with level sheet metal mechanic, carpentry, and masonry work in constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying structures and items requiring close tolerance fit, structural soundness, fine finishes, and decorative effects.

Why RAF Lakenheath:

Located in the heart of Suffolk, RAF Lakenheath is home to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron. This base is pivotal in maintaining international security and fostering strong alliances between the US and UK. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

Fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £29,507.40 per annum
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 Programme, Specialised Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

About the role:

You will be responsible for planning and executing work in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities, including developing and assembling items with complex shapes. You will apply advanced techniques and shop mathematics to construct, repair, and modify various structures, and perform masonry tasks for interior and exterior surfaces. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on a fixed schedule Mon-Fri 07.30-16.00 where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization’s flexible working policies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and specifications.
Develop patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items with straight, curved, or irregular shapes.
Apply advanced techniques and shop mathematics to construct and modify structures.
Perform masonry tasks for the maintenance and construction of surfaces and structures.
Follow safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment.

About you:

You will have knowledge of carpentry, sheet metal, and masonry techniques, as well as safety regulations and environmental standards. You will use advanced shop mathematics for planning and laying out complex projects and have skill in cutting, shaping, and constructing structures with various materials. You will operate and maintain precision equipment and hand tools, fabricate items from materials like galvanized steel, aluminium, and alloys, and perform repairs on sheet metal systems. You will also inspect structural damage, produce accurate, finished products, and perform decorative brickwork, while interpreting blueprints, sketches, and technical specifications effectively. You should have an NVQ/ City & Guilds Level 1 or 2 (in an appropriate discipline, i.e Construction Skills), and a valid CAT B UK driver's license is required for the position.

All successful applicants 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.

If you are looking for a role where you can work with a great team and develop a career, then we would like to hear from you. Please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.

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