Assembly Operative (Swaging)

Why work for Martin-Baker

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 an Assembly Operative working in our Fitting Shop at our Denham site. You’ll be undertaking a variety of processes including the assembly and inspection operations to produce and test cables, pipes, high pressure hoses and gun components as part of seat assembly that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Aspects Of The Role Include To

• Manufacture cables and high-pressure hoses in accordance with the process specification including.
• Selection of the specified diameter hose
• Cut to length using the tools and attach specified end fitting
• Cover in heat shrinkable material and shrink to PS417 standard

Make reusable hoses using assembly/crimp machine and gauges

Swage end fittings in accordance with the process specification and conduct proof of load in accordance with PS1109

Characteristics & Skills

• Experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Basic manufacturing/engineering background.
• Background in H&S policies and procedures / QAI’s and COSHH regulations.
• Basic understanding of measuring equipment
• SAP experience, desirable
• Familiar with engineering hand tools
  
  

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 a strong industry experience.

Your Benefits In Detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
• Nursery workplace benefits

Cycle to work scheme, including e-bikes.

Subsidised canteen

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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/

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