Job Description

Location

Denham, Middlesex

Salary

Competitive with benefits

Application Deadline

Friday, January 30, 2026

Job Summary

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 a Cell Operative to work within our Machine Shop Department working a shift pattern.


The purpose of the role is to undertake a variety of processes including.


Setting and operating manual and CNC machines to manufacture components to technical specifications and quality standards. Inspecting components produced on the cell to the required quality procedures. Use of conventional measuring techniques will be required. Carry out basic maintenance on machine and tools in accordance with TPM programme and machine manuals. Deburring of components to required standard is completed within machine cycle.

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

Machine shop experience with the ability to work to technical drawings & specifications. Experience of operating/programming CNC machines and tool setting, deburring, turning and milling. Experience of being able to inspect components in accordance with quality procedures and standards.

Your benefits in detail

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+) 4x salary Life Assurance (18+) Healthcare Cash Plan. 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Cycle to work scheme (including e-Bikes). Martin-Baker + discount platform.

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/