AUTOMOTIVE WORKER HELPER

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Auto Hobby Facility on RAF Lakenheath, UK.

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week with no minimum guaranteed per week.

Applicants must be on UK Orders or must already have a current UK Work Visa. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/09/2026 Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces.

Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'.

A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces.

Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'.

In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have a working knowledge of the operations, installation of component assemblies and systems of vehicles.

Must be familiar with engine analyzers, front end alignment machine, hand tools, automotive test equipment and brake turning equipment. Must be able to read and interpret repair manuals. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to automotive personnel and customers, perform the simpler and more routine automotive maintenance duties and assist in the Tire and Lube Center operations.

Assists with the maintenance and repair of automotive engines, parts and accessories.

Provide assistance with tune-up and troubleshooting and inspection of various types of vehicles, their components and systems.

Operates automatic tires change, electronic spin balancer, power brake bleeder, and various standard engine tune-ups and troubleshooting tools and equipment.

Assists with issuing, receiving, storing and accounting for various types of automotive parts and equipment for resale to customers.

Offers patrons advice, consultation, quotes, appointments and inspections as required. As needed, issues, receives and schedules use of equipment, tools and repair/paint stalls for DIY patrons.

Uses chit or other parts assignment system for accountability of assigned tools. Determines type of repair job involved and suggests a variety of tools needed to accomplish the repair.

Provides instructions to customers on cleaning processes, soiled rag disposal, sweeping and clean up of repair or pit stall and removal of excess automotive parts.

Ensures tools turned-in are clean, assesses breakage or damage if any; charging customer for tools according to prescribed price listing.

Assists in end-of-month inventories of stock by counting items in storage areas. Ensures that supplies and equipment are safeguarded and secure at all times.

May operate a government vehicle to perform duties such as, vehicle lock outs, jump starts, road side assistance, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925640