Domestic Heating Engineer | RAF Lakenheath £42,000–£44,000 | Permanent, Full Time Opportunity Are you an experienced Domestic Heating Engineer looking for a varied role where your work makes a genuine difference? This is an opportunity to support the delivery of essential heating services across the RAF Lakenheath Defence estate, working across a range of domestic properties and heating systems. You'll join a team responsible for maintaining safe, reliable and efficient heating systems, with a mix of planned maintenance and reactive repairs across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing domestic heating systems, including oil-fired and gas boilers, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and operational. Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you'll receive work orders via tablet and manage your own schedule. The role also includes a shared on-call rota of approximately one week in six or seven, with occasional weekend work. You'll work closely with colleagues, customers and contractors to deliver a reliable service, meet agreed service levels and maintain high standards of health and safety across the estate. Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on domestic heating systems, including oil-fired and gas boilers. Maintain and repair heating assets across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell. Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and within design parameters, meeting relevant compliance requirements. Manage and prioritise work orders using a tablet-based system, self-scheduling tasks to meet service level agreements. Supervise contractors and subcontractors where required, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard. Maintain safe, clean and organised plant rooms and technical areas. Accurately record completed work and update digital maintenance systems. Support business continuity and work collaboratively with colleagues and customers to deliver an effective service. What We're Looking For A recognised mechanical or engineering qualification, such as an HNC, ONC, City
Domestic Heating Engineer RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk employer: Mainstay Facilities
Join a dynamic team as an Apprentice Multi Skilled Operative at our Defence facilities management operation, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values hands-on experience and practical skills. With access to training and nationally recognised qualifications, you will have ample opportunities for career growth while working across various Defence sites like Chicksands and RAF Henlow. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a work van, pension scheme, and generous annual leave, all while contributing to the maintenance of vital Defence properties.
