CNC Operator (Continental shifts)

Work 177 Days a Year. Save Lives Every Day.
CNC Operator | Denham, Bucks | Continental Shifts
The Ultimate Work-Life Balance
Most people work 260 days a year. At Martin-Baker, you’ll work just 177. Our continental shift pattern (50% 6am–4pm and 50% 12pm–10pm) means more time for your family, your hobbies, and yourself without sacrificing your career.
The Mission
We are the world leader in ejection seat technology. When a pilot pulls that handle, your precision engineering is what brings them home. This isn’t just "running a machine"; it’s life-saving craftsmanship.
The Package (It’s more than just a salary)
* Top-Tier Earnings: Competitive Base + Shift Premium + Attendance Allowance + Bonus.
* Unbeatable Pension: 9% non-contributory (We pay in 9%, you don't have to pay a penny).
* Security: 4x Life Assurance & Healthcare Cash Plan.
* Extras: Cycle to Work, nursery benefits, and Martin-Baker+ retail discounts.
* Growth: Personalised training and development plans to level up your skills.
* Subsidised canteen and on-site parking
What You’ll Be Doing
In our world-class Machine Shop, you’ll be the master of your station:
* Setting and operating CNC and manual machines to elite tolerances.
* Inspecting your own work using conventional kit and CMM reports.
* Keeping the workflow smooth with basic TPM and deburring during cycles.
* Collaborating with a team that takes genuine pride in "British Engineering."
What You Bring to the Bench
* Experience: You know your way around a CNC machine (Milling/Turning/Setting).
* Technical Eye: You can read engineering drawings like a second language.
* Quality Mindset: Experience with CMM machines and conformance reports is a huge plus.
* Speed & Precision: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where "good enough" isn't enough.
The Next Steps
We value your time. You’ll start with a telephone interview, followed by a site visit to meet the manager to discuss you experience and see the tech for yourself and a practical "trade test" to show us your skills.
About Martin-Baker
Martin-Baker is a world-class engineering company with a proud British heritage and a mission that truly matters: saving aircrew lives. From design to manufacture, everything we do supports this purpose.
We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunity, ongoing development, and supporting the Armed Forces community as proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Please note: This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance. Applicants must already have the right to work and currently reside in the UK.
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