CNC Operator (Continental Shifts – 177 Days a Year)
Location: Denham, Buckinghamshire
Competitive Salary + Shift Premium + Attendance Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Our continental shift pattern gives you the flexibility of 177 working days per year  with equal rotation of earlies (6am–4pm) and lates (12pm–10pm) providing more balance and more time to enjoy life outside work.

Join the team where precision engineering saves lives.

At Martin-Baker, every component you produce plays a part in protecting aircrew across the globe. We’re the world’s leading ejection seat manufacturer combining engineering excellence with purpose: saving lives through precision.

The Opportunity

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers in a world-class manufacturing environment, gaining exposure across the business and developing new skills through structured training and support.

What’s in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package that includes:

• Shift premium and attendance allowance
• Bonus scheme
• 9% non-contributory pension (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work and nursery benefits
• Discounts via the Martin-Baker+ platform

How you’ll make a difference

As a CNC Operator in our Machine Shop, you’ll play a vital role in manufacturing the high-quality components that make our life-saving technology possible.

You will:

• Set and operate manual and CNC machines to precise technical specifications.
• Inspect parts using conventional measuring equipment to meet quality standards.
• Perform basic maintenance on machines and tools in line with TPM programmes.
• Complete deburring operations within machine cycles to required standards.

About You

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, teamwork, and craftsmanship. You’ll need:

• Machine shop experience with the ability to work confidently to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven skill in CNC machine operation and programming, including milling, turning, tool setting, and deburring.
• Experience inspecting components against defined quality standards and procedures.

What to Expect

You’ll start with a detailed screening call with your Recruitment Business Partner, followed by a structured interview with the hiring manager and a short trade test to demonstrate your practical skills and engineering knowledge.

About Martin-Baker

Martin-Baker is a British engineering success story and the world leader in ejection seat technology. Our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant and committed to inclusion, equal opportunity, and continual improvement.

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

Take pride in engineering that truly matters.

Apply now via the link, send your CV to jobs@martin-baker.co.uk, or call 01952 281908 to discuss the role in more detail.