Job 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 Carpenter 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 Carpenter 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 Carpenter, working on a diverse range of military vehicles in an exciting environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Measures, marks, and saws boards to specified size, using ruler, pencil and power saws.

* Assembles and nails board’s together, using hammer, power stapler, or nailing machine.

* Repairs damaged containers by replacing damaged parts, using hand tools.

* Salvages used crating by removing nails from board with hammer, nail puller, or crowbar and by sawing ends with portable electric handsaw.

* Assists in maintenance and repairs on aluminum prefabricated shelter structures to include assembling and disassembling of shelters and preservation and crating components.

* Operates power wood-working machines to include cross and bench saws, planers, band saw, router, power planer, and trade associated hand tools.

* Responsible for the upkeep of workshop tools and machinery to include sharpening of saws using hand file or power tools.

* Ensures all tool, personal protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies.

* Inspects Hazardous Materials within the assigned work centre and coordinates with the appropriate office for the disposal of HAZMAT when required.

* May be required to assist in other departments when directed or requested to accomplish a specific task or project.

* Assists in the erection, construction and operation of BEAR Base shelter systems and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies

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.

* 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.

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