Sheet Metal Mechanic

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We are currently looking for Sheet Metal Mechanics/Technicians to join our team

The role

Based in Illesheim, Germany you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a US Military base. This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as an Sheet Metal Mechanic, working in an exciting environment. Knowledge and Skills Required To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to fulfil each of the following essential duties:

• You must have experience working on rotary aircraft/helicopters
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometres, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritise workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and the ability to lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance performed by mechanics.
• The post holder will receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Deployment package and additional benefits We are more than happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline*:
• 12 month rolling contract.
• 48-hour working week Monday-Friday.
• Weekly pay is extremely competitive.
• Annual Sign-On and Completion Bonus.
• Potential to earn more with overtime and TDY
• Assistance with sourcing accommodation.
• Holiday entitlement.
• All tools will be included on this contract. 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 £250 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