This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who combines strong manufacturing knowledge with the ability to motivate teams and deliver results. This is a site-based role at our Denham location.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, prioritise, and allocate work in line with production requirements.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of assembly specialists to deliver against KPIs.
• Drive high standards of performance, behaviour, and accountability.
• Manage resources effectively, including people, skills, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment such as fitters, machinists, operators.
• Strong understanding of complex assembly operations.
• A confident and effective communicator who can influence, engage, and motivate teams at all levels.
• Experience using data and KPIs to monitor and improve performance.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and making decisions under pressure.
• Practical understanding of assembly tools and equipment (e.g. torque tools, gauges, measurement and test equipment).
• A proactive, accountable mindset with the confidence to escalate and resolve issues early.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive pension scheme, with additional company contributions. Martin-Baker will contribute 9% of your salary with further incremental payments the more you contribute.
• Life Assurance.
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday.
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform).
• Occupational Health team.
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply / Your Interview Journey

Please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including relevant experience, skills, and expertise.

After applying, our recruitment team will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates.

Stage 1 – Initial Interview

An informal discussion with the hiring team to explore your experience and motivations, and to give you the opportunity to learn more about the role.

Stage 2 – Final Interview

You will complete online SHL assessments, followed by a more in-depth interview where you can demonstrate your skills and experience.

We believe in equal opportunity, 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.

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.