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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 Plant Mechanic 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 plant/materials handling maintenance 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 Plant Mechanic, working on a diverse range military equipment from generators to cranes and various specific plant equipment in an exciting environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to fulfil each essential duty:
- Diagnose system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies for the following types of military engineer equipment: bulldozers, graders, forklifts, cranes, and rough terrain container handlers (RTCH).
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment, using technical manuals.
- Inspect, repair, and replace components, engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies.
- Identify parts in repair manuals and place order request for needed parts.
- Perform annual services on equipment fleet.
- Perform a full range of overhaul, repairs, and services on all engineer equipment maintenance at the field and sustainment level of maintenance.
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on various pieces of engineer equipment including but not limited to military and civilian engineer equipment.
- Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
- 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.
- Holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
- 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.
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.
- Diagnose system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies for the following types of military engineer equipment: bulldozers, graders, forklifts, cranes, and rough terrain container handlers (RTCH).
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment, using technical manuals.
- Inspect, repair, and replace components, engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies.
- Full valid driving license
- Extremely competitive rates of pay.
- Weekly living allowance.
- €250 towards you travelling to Germany.
- Working hours Monday to Friday.
- Progression and opportunities for promotion.
- Holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
- Training given to enhance your skillset.
- Assistance with finding accommodation.
Please note, this role is open to UK and EU passport holders.