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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 Vehicle Mechanic to join our team.

The role

Based in Pirmasens, Germany. You'll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base.

Prior Vehicle Mechanic 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 Vehicle Mechanic, servicing and maintaining military vehicles and equipment in an exciting environment.

General job description

  • Maintaining and repairing company or government vehicles.
  • Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
  • Dispose of waste materials per regulations and policies/procedures.
  • Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces, and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
  • Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
  • Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters, and fuel pumps
  • Utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyses malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, callipers, gauges, and other equipment.
  • Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects and replaces worn parts.
  • Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components
  • Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.
  • Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and trouble-shoot problems.
  • Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armouring vehicles as directed.
  • Based on assignment independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
  • Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
  • Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
  • 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.
  • €250 towards you travelling to Germany.
  • Working hours Monday to Friday.
  • Progression and opportunities for promotion. 
  • Holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
  • Assistance with finding accommodation

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

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 requirements
  • Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces, and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
  • Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
  • Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters, and fuel pumps
Nice to have
  • Full valid driving license
Benefits
  • Extremely competitive rates of pay.
  • €250 towards you travelling to Germany.
  • Working hours Monday to Friday.
  • Progression and opportunities for promotion. 
  • Holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
  • Assistance with finding accommodation
Job restrictions

Please note, this role is available to UK or EU passports.

Job details
Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Language skills:
  • English
  • Very good
Required skills:
carry out improvised vehicle repairs, monitor vehicle repairs, perform minor vehicle repairs, plan vehicle replacement
Salary range (Monthly):
2429 - 3169 EUR (Net pay)
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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