Location
Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
Salary
Competitive with benefits
Application Deadline
Friday, November 21, 2025
Job Summary
Why work for Martin-Baker
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.
What you'll be doing
Join us on this mission as a Pyro Packing Operative working in the Pyro Manufacturing Department at the Chalgrove site. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for undertaking the packing and palletising cartridge sets and rocket motors that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.
Aspects of the role include to:
* Goods are packaged and prepared and appropriately labelled for dispatch accompanied by appropriate documentation.
* SAP system is updated so that progress of packing operation and preparation for dispatch of goods can be accurately monitored.
* Take receipt of all materials, goods and stock into the Packing area ensuring reconciliation with goods received note / production card.
* Materials, goods and stock are correctly marked with part and batch number and safely located within the packing area.
* SAP system is up to date at all times with location of materials, goods and stock as required
* Handle materials, goods and stock carefully and comply with ER14 and safety regulations and handling instructions.
* Operate and maintain packing area machinery and equipment all are fit for their purpose.
Characteristics & Skills
* Attention to Detail – thorough and accurate.
* Sets own standards, checks own work, and demonstrates a positive approach.
* Shows initiative in solving problems and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems
* Basic packing experience gained from operating in a manufacturing / stores environment
* Basic grounding in H&S policies and procedures
* Basic understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
* Dangerous Goods trained, Air Sea and Road.
* Understanding of SAP
At Martin-Baker you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.
Your benefits in detail
* Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
* 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
* Personalised training and development plan.
* Cash Healthcare Plan.
* 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
* Martin Baker Plus discount platform
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Workplace Nursery benefit.
* Midday finish on Friday
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 https://martin-