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 Assembly Operative working in our Annex Fitting Department at our Denham Operations site. You’ll be undertaking a training programme of assembly and inspection techniques under the guidance of a training partner. You will develop a variety of skills through practical and theoretical applications that will facilitate the correct methods of build and Inspection of multiple types of assembly.
Aspects Of The Role Include To
* To complete Phase 1 of the training pathway to achieve an acceptable knowledge of the basic methods of build and inspection
* To complete Phase 2 of the training pathway to become competent in general assembly and inspection techniques.
* To complete Phase 3 of the training pathway to become competent in complex assembly techniques.
* Using technical specifications, defined working methods and drawings to build and inspect components and sub-assemblies such as assembling a kit of parts to the required specification using hand tools and other assembly equipment and techniques.
* Inspecting and testing products to the required tolerances and technical specifications using ATP’s, other inspection documentation and a variety of inspection equipment (e.g. Presse Test Machines).
* To monitor the fitness for purpose of tools and equipment. Provide for their replacement and/or recalibration so that tools and equipment are in good condition and suitable for purpose at all times.
Characteristics & Skills
* Basic PC skills i.e. Microsoft Office.
* Good standard level of education e.g. GCSE Math’s, English and Science.
* Good verbal communication skills.
* Manual dexterity.
* Methodical and accurate.
* Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team and independently when necessary.
* An educational or working background in engineering would be desirable but not essential.
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 (18+)
* 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.
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
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.
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.
For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.
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