Pyro Assembly Operative Shift in Chalgrove

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin‑Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence. Martin‑Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Join us on this mission as a Pyro Assembly Operative working in the Pyro Manufacturing Department at the Chalgrove site. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for undertaking multi‑skilled duties that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives. This role will operate on a 37‑hour basis for the first 6 months during probation and then transition to a shift basis of 4 on 4 off from 07:00 to 16:30.

Aspects Of The Role Include:

• Handle explosive materials, goods and components carefully.
• Accurately interpret assembly drawings and production documents so that Part Numbers, Drawing Issues, Working Practices and Batches are identified and recorded correctly.
• Assembly is carried out accurately, to required tolerances.
• Using appropriate weighing equipment and tools relevant to specific batches.
• To undertake self‑inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
• Updating SAP in order that work in progress is accurately recorded at all times.

Characteristics & Skills:

• Basic production / manufacturing experience gained from operating in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Basic grounding in H&S policies and procedures.
• Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions / requests whether verbal or written.

At Martin‑Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain strong industry experience.

Your Benefits In Detail:

• Highly competitive 9% non‑contributory pension scheme.
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+).
• Personalised training and development plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays (during the initial 6 months pro rata).
• Cycle to work scheme including e‑bikes.
• Subsidised canteen.

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. Martin‑Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve. All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and/or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment. This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).