Manual Machinist / Deburring Operator

Discover a role where precision engineering meets real-world impact. As a Manual Machinist / Deburring Operator within our Machine Shop team at Denham, you will join a tight-knit group of manufacturing experts ensuring the components behind life-saving aerospace technology are flawlessly finished. Your craftsmanship will power cutting-edge ejection seat systems built to perform in the most extreme, safety-critical environments.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a world-class British engineering legacy, handling a diverse range of high-precision parts. You will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing environments while operating within a highly engaged, supportive, and safety-focused team.

What You’ll Do

• Precision Finishing: Use dedicated machinery and hand tools to deburr high-precision aerospace components flawlessly.
• Machine Operation: Competently operate manual workshop machines including milling, broaching, and grinding equipment.
• Technical Compliance: Read and interpret complex technical drawings, taking personal pride in meeting strict 'zero-defect' standards.
• Workspace Excellence: Maintain a sharp, safe, and efficient workspace by actively using 5S workplace organisation principles.
• Quality Control: Review your own work, identify slight issues early, and contribute to continuous improvement in workshop quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Machine Shop Background: Solid, proven experience working in a machine shop environment with the ability to operate manual machines (essential).
• Technical Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret technical engineering drawings (essential).
• Precision Focus: Proven experience working in a detailed and steady way, maintaining absolute precision and a 'quality-first' mindset (essential).
• Workplace Standards: A proactive approach to safety, workplace cleanliness, and structured 5S practices.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

• Excellent pension package with strong employer support
• Life Assurance
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform)
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply / Your Interview Journey

Please submit your CV and, if you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including any relevant experience, skills and expertise you can bring to the role.

Initial Telephone interview: A detailed conversation with your Recruitment Business Partner to understand your background and motivation for joining Martin-Baker.

Final Stage Interview: A face-to-face site visit at our Denham site to meet the manager, alongside a short practical 'trade test' allowing you to demonstrate your technical capability and precision.

We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Governments Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.