Job Description

Job Title:

Electrician

PP-SRS-GRD:

W-2805-06

Location:

RAF Mildenhall

Vacancy Number:

035882

Open Date:

02 December 2025

Close Date:

31 December 2025

Work Hours Per Week:

39

Salary (Per Hour):

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 electricians at the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

This role involves the comprehensive management of electrical systems, encompassing installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will be responsible for working on both new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and equipment, including fixtures, panels, switches, and controls. This includes diagnosing issues, repairing or replacing components and testing functionality. You will use your expertise to ensure that all electrical components are functioning efficiently and safely, utilizing a variety of tools and maintaining compliance with all safety regulations.

For specific qualification requirements for this position, you can visit:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualification s/#url=WG-2800

Qualifications: Please provide certification with application

City & Guilds/ NVQ level 3 Award in the requirements electrical installations BS 7671-18th Edition Regulation, in addition to:

City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 Award in an appropriate discipline, (i.e Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2391).

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary:

the starting salary for this position is

16.74 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 of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems.

3. Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices, and of electrical equipment, i.e., test lamps, multimeters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmeters, and ammeters.

4. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as, screwdrivers, pliers, wire-cutters, strippers, cable pullers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit benders and threaders.

5. Skill in troubleshooting and tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems.

6. Ability to use electrical drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams and to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various electrical systems, controls, and equipment without more than normal supervision.

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. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

5. Your hours of work will be 39 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 0800-1630) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies. 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.

6. This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

7. An appropriate, UK valid driver's license (category B) is required for the position. You will be required to pass a flight line driving examination after suitable training has been given.

8. You may be required to participate in local disaster, accident, and contingency exercises and work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. You will be required to wear protective clothing and gear on these occasions.

9. A pre-appointment physical/health screening is required. The position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. You will frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts items that weigh over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers.

10. You must successfully obtain and maintain any necessary occupational related training/certificates in accordance with US and UK industry standards, and complete all management directed training.

11. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position.

12. 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.

13. You may be required to facilitate an on-call function over a 24-hour period covering 7 days a week as per the manning roster but is not guaranteed.

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 01638 544955.

LNDH Application

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.74 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Work Location: In person