Pyro Packing Operative Shift

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd; Chalgrove; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Life Assurance

Early finish Friday

Training & development

25 days annual leave

Occupational Health

Cycle to work

Descripción de la vacante

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd is seeking a Packing Operative for our Oxfordshire Chalgrove site. You will pack and palletise lifesaving equipment, with an initial 37-hour day-shift during training and a subsequent 4 on/4 off shift from 07:00 to 16:30.

Join a team focused on accuracy, safety and documentation, using SAP to track packing progress and ensure proper labeling, with opportunities for development and a strong pension and benefits package.

Formación

• Basic packing experience in manufacturing or stores environments.
• Foundational H&S policy knowledge and safe handling practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings at a basic level.
• Dangerous Goods trained (Air, Sea and Road).
• Understanding of SAP and material tracking.

Responsabilidades

• Package, label and document goods for dispatch.
• Update SAP to monitor packing progress and dispatch readiness.
• Receive, reconcile and store materials with production cards.
• Mark materials with part/batch numbers and locate safely.
• Keep SAP location data current for all materials and stock.
• Handle materials safely and follow ER14 and safety instructions.
• Operate and maintain packing area machinery and equipment.

Conocimientos

Attention to Detail

Proactive problem solving

Initiative

Basic packing experience

H&S awareness

Engineering drawings understanding

Dangerous Goods training

SAP familiarity

Martin-Baker values

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

As a Packing Operative you’ll join our supportive Pyro Manufacturing department at our Oxfordshire Chalgrove site. This role will be focused on the packing and palletising of cartridge and rocket motors. This is a 37 hour day role for the first 6 months during the training period, following a successful training period, this role will change to a shift basis, working 4 on and 4 off from 07:00 to 16:30.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a department that save lives.

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 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake the packing of lifesaving equipment.

This is an onsite role based at our Chalgrove, Oxford site.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

r 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.

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 (during the training phase)
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata during the initial 6 months)
• Occupational Health team
• Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes

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

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.