Cell Operative (Continental Shifts – 177 days a year) – Denham, Buckinghamshire

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Be part of a team where precision engineering saves lives.

What’s In It For You?

At Martin-Baker, you’ll work alongside some of the best in the industry, gaining exposure across a world-class engineering business. We’ll support your development, help you build new skills, and give you the opportunity to make a real impact on a product that saves lives.

Even better, with our continental shift pattern you’ll only work 177 days a year. 50% earlies (6am–4pm) and 50% lates (12pm–10pm), giving you more time to spend outside of work:

• 9% non-contributory pension (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training & development plan
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to work & nursery benefits
• Discounts via Martin-Baker+ platform

How You Can Play Your Part:

At Martin-Baker, our ejector seats protect aircrew worldwide. As a Cell Operative in our impressive Machine Shop, you’ll play a vital role in manufacturing the high-quality components that make this possible.

You will be:

• Setting and operating manual and CNC machines to produce components to exacting technical specifications and quality standards.
• Inspecting parts using conventional measuring techniques to ensure compliance with strict quality procedures.
• Performing basic maintenance on machines and tools in line with TPM programmes and manuals.
• Completing deburring operations to the required standard within machine cycles.

About You:

• Machine shop experience with the ability to work confidently to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Skilled in operating/programming CNC machines, tool setting, milling, turning, and deburring.
• Experience inspecting components against defined quality standards and procedures.

Interview Journey:

A two-stage process: initial in-depth screening call with your Recruitment Business Partner, followed by a structured 1st stage interview with the hiring manager for a detailed discussion to explore your work experience and delve into Martin-Baker’s operations, focusing on the specifics of the role, including a trade test to assess engineering knowledge through a basic practical test.

About Us: 

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading ejection seat manufacturer. Our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.

We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunity, and supporting the Armed Forces through the Armed Forces Covenant.

This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance. Learn more: martin-baker.com/security-vetting. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK and be currently residing in the UK.

Join us and take pride in knowing the parts you produce directly contribute to saving lives around the world.

Click Apply Now, email your CV to jobs@martin-baker.co.uk, or call us on 01952 281908 to discuss the role in more detail.