Photographer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Lunchtime finish on Fridays

Personalized training and development plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational Health team

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer based in Denham is looking for a Photographer to provide photography and videography to support engineering and documentation activities. The role involves operating high-speed cameras, editing content with Adobe Creative Cloud, and traveling to international locations. Ideal candidates will have technical photography experience and a deep understanding of camera operation. This opportunity includes a competitive pension, life assurance, and a personalized training plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or engineering photography is highly beneficial.
• Proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud and video editing software.
• Understanding of photographic principles and manual camera operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed photographic equipment for technical documentation.
• Capture photography and video content for promotional material.
• Edit and process content using Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve.
• Travel to various locations for photography assignments.

Skills

Photography experience

Adobe Creative Cloud

Manual camera operation

Attention to detail

Tools

High-speed cameras

DSLR cameras

Mirrorless cameras

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

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. We’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.

We’re now looking for a Photographer, providing photography and videography to support for component and system-level testing at multiple sites.

You’ll join a committed and supportive team, dedicated to delivering technical photography services using high speed camera equipment, to support engineering, testing and documentation activities across the business.

The role is based at the Denham site and shall involve travel to Chalgrove (Oxfordshire) and internationally, particularly to Northern Ireland.

Within the role, you’ll:

• Operate high-speed photographic equipment, including Phantom cameras.
• Capture photography and video content for technical documentation / promotional material, including studio and flash photography.
• Select appropriate cameras, lenses, lighting and accessories depending on requirements.
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve to edit / process content.
• Provide photographic support to other departments and teams.
• Load vehicles with photography equipment, lifting / setting up tools, working outdoors.
• Assist with maintaining departmental documentation using SharePoint.
• Travel on lighter aircraft to international locations with colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity, delivering interesting and varied photography content for life saving products engineered at Martin-Baker.

What we’re looking for

• Photography experience within technical or engineering environments would be highly beneficial with proven understanding of manual camera operation and photographic principles (video and action cameras).
• Experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud, DSLR, mirrorless cameras and DaVinci Resolve.
• Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
• Show concentration and focus.
• 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
• 25‑days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• 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-baker.com/security-vetting/