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Job offer description

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Gunsmith to join our team.

The role

Based in Mannheim, Germany you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base.

Prior weaponry experience will be required, although additional training will be provided on site.

This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as a Gunsmith, working on a diverse range of military equipment and weaponry in an exciting environment.

General job description

  • Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs.
  • Perform ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organisational level weapons maintenance.
  • Identify parts in repair manuals and place order requests for needed parts.
  • Perform annual services on equipment fleet.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Deployment package and additional benefits

Our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline*:

  • Extremely competitive rates of pay.
  • Weekly living allowance.
  • €250 towards you travelling to Germany.
  • Working hours Monday to Friday.
  • Progression and opportunities for promotion to lead mechanic or inspector.
  • Training given to enhance your skillset.
  • Assistance with finding accommodation.

This is a great opportunity to work overseas, continue a career in contracting or experience it for the first time.

We also have a GMBH contract with Euro pay rates, for more information on this please ask and we will be happy to provide you with the information.

Do you know someone who would be suitable for this role? We offer a referral fee of €200 for anyone you refer to this contract that we hire. They must be a new referral, previously unknown to us and complete 12 weeks work on contract.

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*Please note, the deployment package varies from role to role and will depend on your current circumstances.

Job restrictions

Please note, we currently can only process UK or EU passport holders.

Job details
Occupation field:
Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Language skills:
  • English
  • Very good
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:

About organisation

For over 20 years, M&E Global has worked at the forefront of defence recruitment and as such, we have a wealth of knowledge in placing ex-military staff into civilian roles. This has given us a unique appreciation of the contribution and sacrifice that people working for the Armed Forces make whilst serving, and continue to do so once they leave the forces.M&E are committed to being an… Find out more

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