Trainee Machinist Machine Shop

Description:

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
This is an amazing opportunity for you to start your career in CNC Machining. As a Trainee Machinist you will gain practical experience and focused training within a leading manufacturing organisation. The initial training period of six months will be rotated across various manufacturing cells, supported by our dedicated training specialists to encourage your learning and development.
The first six months of employment will involve working 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 12:00 on Friday, this will be regarded as the initial training period. Following the successful completion of your training you will progress to the next phase of the program, working across various machining centres on a shift pattern (early shift will be 06:00 – 16:00, late shift will be 12:00 – 22:00). Shift workers receive a generous shift allowance provision.
Training Elements
* Phase 1 – Building an understanding of manufacturing and inspection methods.
* Phase 2 – Introduction to manual machines (lathes and milling machines) and basic CNC machines. You will learn to set and operate these machines with mentor assistance.
* Phase 3 – Introduction to full CNC milling machines, lathes, mill turns and pallet-loaded manufacturing systems. First with mentor assistance, then eventually unassisted as well as becoming competent to self-inspect your own work.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO BRING
* Team player with the ability to work independently.
* Effective communication skills.
* An interest and enthusiasm for Manufacturing and/or Engineering.
* Practical problem-solving skills.
* Ability to share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values (as set out below).
WHAT WE OFFER
* The opportunity to be a part of an established apprenticeship or traineeship scheme at a World-Renowned British Engineering Company
* Competitive salary
* Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
* 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
* Personalised training and development plan
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Cycle to work scheme (Including e-bikes)
* Opportunity to work alongside experts who can help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business
* We offer you the chance to develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience
WE ARE GUIDED BY OUR VALUES
* Professionalism – we always achieve the highest possible standards in every task.
* Understanding – we’re 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. We’re 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.
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.
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.
For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker 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