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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
Join us on this mission as an Assembly Operative in the USRM (under seat rocket motor) department at our Chalgrove site. The purpose of the role is to undertake multi-skilled and multi-process duties as may be allocated within a small volume manufacturing cell, primarily the assembly of rocket motor hardware. This will be working on a shift basis of 4 on 4 off from 7am to 4.30pm (this converts to 177 shifts per year).
Key responsibilities for this tole include to:
- Follow work instructions and Engineering drawings to accurately build / assemble components.
- Use SAP to accurately record all work in progress, track processing of component batches through the manufacturing process, accurately record the location of components and parts and record all non-conforming products.
- Monitor the fitness for purpose of tools and equipment and provide for their replacement and/or recalibration so that tools and equipment are always in good condition and suitable for purpose.
We are developing and delivering a product that is the last line of defence for pilots. The engineering you’ll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You’ll help us listen to customers; you’ll help them understand how they can best deploy our product, and you’ll be an expert voice who represents our business.
We’re a company that saves lives. Join us.
Characteristics & Skills
- Experience of using hand tools.
- Basic understanding of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Basic administration routines.
- Basic PC and SAP skills.
- Production / manufacturing experience gained from operating in a similar manufacturing environment.
Your Benefits In Detail
- Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme.
- 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
- Personalised training and development plan.
- Subsidised canteen.
- Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes.
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). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/
Contact Details:
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd Recruitment Team
