Final Assembly Operative

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.

Join us on this mission as a Final Assembly Operative undertaking a variety of processes including assembling seat pans and seat survival kits or conducting stage inspection and certification of seat pans and mechanisms. You’ll have manufacturing experience in an Aerospace or other precision manufacturing environment with FOD control and ESD Awareness.

We don’t just look for people with the right qualifications. We’re after people who are curious, who enjoy solving problems. We want people who want to learn.

• Using technical specifications and drawings, kits of parts, hand tools and other equipment, build seat pans and main beam sub-assemblies.
• Using Component drawings and technical / process specifications identify and apply part numbers, drawing issues, and relevant ADR `s and surface finishes.
• To undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken in accordance with laid down quality standards and procedures and to manage/assist in the successful implementation of ongoing process improvements.

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering/manufacturing business and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme.
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+).
• Life assurance 4 x salary.
• 25 days annual leave per year (FTE), plus statutory bank holidays.
• Ability to purchase up to one week of additional annual leave (following probation period).
• MBA+ Discounts Platform
• Midday finish on Friday afternoons.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Workplace Nursery Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme, including e-bikes (following 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.

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