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.
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 in our Environmental Test team as a Test Technician and Logistics Coordinator.
This is an exciting opportunity where you will be responsible for providing support to the Environmental test department through performing development and qualification testing safely, accurately, and in accordance with approved procedures/instructions. This includes activities such as:
- Setting up of the mechanical assemblies required for test
- Supporting ad-hoc activities that maintain the workshop and test lab capabilities
- The management of pyrotechnic product including goods in receipt, storage, on-site movement / dispatch and all associated record keeping and database maintenance.
- Housekeeping of pyrotechnic storage magazines, including management of items for disposal either through on-site burns, or dispatch to Chalgrove
We’re 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; supporting them to 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
- A passion for innovation, experimentation and design.
- Steps up and can lead themselves.
- Committed to the highest standards.
- Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
- Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others.
- Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
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+)
- Healthcare Plan
- 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Occupational Health team
- Cycle to work scheme (after a six-month probation period)
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.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Generous employer pension contributions
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Education & Qualifications
- Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Workshop Practices
