Trainee Machinist

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 a Trainee Machinist at our Denham site. We have an impressive Machine Shop at our Denham site and this role will be undertaking processes for the manufacture of parts on a variety of machine tools eventually contributing to the success of ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Aspects Of The Role Include To

• Training to become competent in the machining and inspection of components using a variety of processes and techniques in accordance with Martin-Baker work Instructions.
• Learning how to accurately interpret component drawings and relevant information so that, part numbers, drawing issues, relevant ADR’s, process specification and surface finishes can be accurately identified and applied.

Generating and maintaining inspection documentation in accordance with all relevant Company Quality Assurance policy.

Using SAP to undertake different process transactions.

Characteristics & Skills

• Basic PC skills such as Microsoft Office.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English and Physics
• Solid verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity
• Team player – with the ability to work independently.
• Self-starter
• Basic administration routines
  
  

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.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave (following probation).
• Workplace Nursery Benefit Scheme

Cycle to work scheme (following probation).

Martin-Baker + Discounts Platform.

Subsidised Canteen.

Lunchtime finishes every Friday

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/