Location
Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
Salary
Excellent salary and benefits package
Application Deadline
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Job Summary
Why work for Martin-Baker
Martin-Baker is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats and related equipment, the only company that can offer a fully integrated escape system that satisfies the very latest in pilot operational capability and safety standards. Martin-Baker offers a complete 'end-to-end service', from helping the customer to establish operational safety and escape requirements, including design, development, and qualification, to on-going support throughout the entire service life of the aircraft.
A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Production Planner to join the pyro production control team based at our Chalgrove site.
What you'll be doing
This is a varied position supporting colleagues across the pyro production control team, delivering operational and administrative activities, which will include preparing documents, system transactions and ensuring that production materials meet production schedules.
Key aspects of the role will involve:
* Preparing, issuing and maintaining production drawings and documents.
* Coordinating picking processes and ensuring the resolution of material shortages.
* Supporting the daily flow of materials into production to maintain schedule adherence.
* Identifying and correcting transactional challenges through SAP COGI and further system tools.
* Reviewing, resolving and providing accuracy with production order records.
* Providing administrative and operational support to the Production Planning team.
* Contributing with continuous improvement activities.
What we're looking for
* School leaver qualifications (minimum GCSE or equivalent)
* Experience in manufacturing or production support.
* Understanding of material handling and inventory control.
* Strong organisational and organisational skills.
* Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
You'll learn from experts who will help you obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, encouraging you to develop new skills and gain strong industry experience.
What We Offer
* Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
* 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
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-