Location

Denham, Middlesex

Salary

Competitive with Benefits

Application Deadline

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Job Summary

Why work for Martin-Baker

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.

What you’ll be doing

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.

Join us on this mission through one of our Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship, starting September 2026.

As well as achieving a qualification, this is an excellent opportunity where you will be learning to carry out maintenance and repair of various machines and equipment in the Finishing Department and Assembly areas, including our Anodising Plant, so that down time is minimised and production targets are met. You will be working with various internal departments in Manufacturing so will have a chance to build positive relationships with internal stakeholders.

We’ll also provide the time needed for your commitments with training providers so that you successfully achieve all aspects of your apprenticeship.

Our programme also helps you to develop your interpersonal skills with various activities throughout the course of the apprenticeship. These opportunities include STEM outreach, support at careers and business fairs and challenging yourself with resilience training.

The future of engineering and manufacturing is changing. To future-proof your career Martin-Baker will always keep investing in your development. That’s a long-term promise. Because we want to learn from you, so keeping your skills up to date is important to us, and important for our future.

Who we’re looking for

We’re after people who are curious; who enjoy solving problems. We want people who want to learn.

We’re a company that saves lives. Join us.

Characteristics & Skills:

Practical problem-solving skills
Be a team player, with the ability to work independently
Have an eye for detail and getting things right
Be curious, and have an interest and enthusiasm for engineering
Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others
Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values

Education & Qualifications:

Minimum of four grade 4 (or greater) GCSE’s including English and Maths (or equivalent)

What you’ll get out of it

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain strong industry experiences.

Some of the benefits include:

Established apprenticeship at a World-Renowned Engineering Company
Competitive salary plus 6-monthly performance-based reviews
Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x Salary Life Assurance (18+)
Personalised training and development plan
Healthcare Plan – additional discounts on healthcare memberships and gadgets
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
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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.

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.

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.

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/

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