Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
Manual Machinist / Deburring Operator – Denham
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Discover a role where precision engineering meets real-world impact.
As a Manual Machinist / Deburring Operator within our Machine Shop team at Denham, you’ll join a tight-knit group of manufacturing experts ensuring the components behind life-saving aerospace technology are flawlessly finished. From the machine to the cockpit, your craftsmanship will power cutting-edge ejection seat systems built to perform in the most extreme, safety-critical environments.
Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.
At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.
We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.
Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7,700 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.
The Opportunity
As a Deburring Machine Operator, you will work in our fast-paced Machine Shop, acting as the final line of precision to ensure components are flawlessly manufactured. You will find a highly critical, detailed environment where "precision" isn't just a buzzword—it’s a lifesaver, and every single component you touch plays a part in bringing aircrew home safely.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work within a world-class British engineering legacy, handling a diverse range of high-precision parts. You’ll gain exposure to advanced manufacturing environments while operating within a highly engaged, supportive, and safety-focused team.
What You’ll Do
- Precision Finishing: Use dedicated machinery and hand tools to deburr high-precision aerospace components flawlessly.
- Machine Operation: Competently operate manual workshop machines including milling, broaching, and grinding equipment.
- Technical Compliance: Read and interpret complex technical drawings, taking personal pride in meeting strict "zero-defect" standards.
- Workspace Excellence: Maintain a sharp, safe, and efficient workspace by actively using 5S workplace organisation principles.
- Quality Control: Review your own work, identify slight issues early, and contribute to continuous improvement in workshop quality.
What We’re Looking For
- Machine Shop Background: Solid, proven experience working in a machine shop environment with the ability to operate manual machines (essential).
- Technical Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret technical engineering drawings (essential).
- Precision Focus: Proven experience working in a detailed and steady way, maintaining absolute precision and a "quality-first" mindset (essential).
- Workplace Standards: A proactive approach to safety, workplace cleanliness, and structured 5S practices.
- 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.
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What We Offer
- Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own
- 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 and should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including any relevant experience, skills and expertise you can bring to the role.
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- Initial Telephone interview: A detailed conversation with your Recruitment Business Partner to understand your background and motivation for joining Martin-Baker.
- Final Stage Interview: A face-to-face site visit at our Denham site to meet the manager, alongside a short practical "trade test" allowing you to demonstrate your technical capability and precision.
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).
The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.
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