Assembly Operative

 

Main characteristics

Location

Tatling End, Buckinghamshire

Company

Martin-Baker Aircraft Limited

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Manufacturing / Surveying

Job summary

At Martin-Baker our purpose is to save lives. We are the leading global provider of ejection seats, crashworthy seats and associated safety systems, employing over 1,100 employees in Denham and Chalgrove and provide the most advanced equipment supporting over 70 aircraft types, with over 16,800 seats and almost 7,700 lives saved.
WHY NOT JOIN OUR LIFE SAVING TEAM
We are currently recruiting for Assembly Operatives to work within our multi-skilled manufacturing teams on various components of wide range of ejection seats, ranging from the traditional tried and tested to our more innovative state-of-the-art designs.
Working within the Annex section within the manufacturing department you will perform a varied range of tasks, focused on the assembly and inspection of components and sub-assemblies in accordance with the quality standards and production schedule.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO BRING TO THE TEAM
* Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and their related components.
* Ability to use technical specifications, defined working methods and drawings to build components and sub-assemblies
* employ appropriate techniques as specified on the job cards relevant to specific components such that work is undertaken according to requirements
* undertaking self-inspection (and where authorised apply an inspectors stamp) and quality check of work undertaken in accordance with laid down quality standards and procedures.
* handle materials, goods and components carefully and comply with safety regulations
* Basic understanding of health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations.
* Manufacturing/engineering working knowledge.
LIFE AT MARTIN-BAKER
At Martin-Baker, we offer a broad range of employee benefits to all our colleagues, offering competitive salaries, a highly attractive pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare programmes and a cycle to work scheme. Working hours are offered to balance work and homelife, and the equivalent of 26 days annual leave per year (FTE), plus statutory bank holidays.
WERE GUIDED BY OUR VALUES
Professionalism we always achieve the highest possible standards in every task.
Understanding were sympathetically aware of others viewpoints and work to comprehend why they might conflict with yours.
Teamwork we eliminate functional silos, aligning all activity with strategic objectives. Were honest, open and factual.
Humility we understand when we are wrong and why, using failure positively in everything we do.
Accountability we accept responsibility for addressing issues, highlighting problems but work proactively to resolve them.
Integrity we act honestly, ethically and without prejudice with everyone all the time.
Martin-Baker is an equal opportunities employer. Aligned to the companys Diversity and Inclusion commitment, all candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background or any protected characteristics. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with the role specifications and requirements.
For all successful candidates offered a role with Martin-Baker, we will undertake background security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role. The recruitment team can guide you through this process should you have any questions