Cartridge Assembly Technician

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:45pm, Friday 8:00am–12:00pm
Shift Pattern: Transitioning to a 4‑on, 4‑off shift pattern when fully trained 07:00am to 4:30pm (177 shifts per year. Shift allowance applies from after the transition.)

Join the team that saves lives in the skies. At Martin‑Baker , we’ve been protecting aircrew for over 80 years as the world leader in ejection and crashworthy seat technology. Every component you help create contributes to a system that has saved over 7,700 lives worldwide.

We’re now looking for a Cartridge Assembly Technician to join our Cartridge and Rocket team at Chalgrove. This hands‑on role involves precision assembly, packing and inspection of cartridges for pyrotechnic components that form a vital part of our life‑saving systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assembly of category 1 (low complexity) cartridges following company build plans, process work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Kitting components for assembly and preparation of hardware for use in assembly.
• Packing cartridges and rocket motors into a specified licensed packaging in accordance with drawing and customer requirements. Includes labeling and palletising for shipment to customers.
• Visual inspection of cartridges and rocket motors ensuring conformance to engineering drawings, company requirements and specifications.
• Transporting and organising components, tooling, and assemblies across departments.
• Contributing to risk assessments, audits, and maintaining a culture of explosive safety.

About You

We’re looking for a hands‑on, safety‑conscious individual with a strong mechanical mindset and a passion for precision.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing/component assembly
• Basic experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently
• Can work under pressure to balance priorities to agreed deadlines
• PC skills
• Solid data analysis skills
• Solid verbal communication skills

What’s In It For You

• 9% non‑contributory pension (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training & development plan
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work & nursery benefits
• Discounts via the Martin‑Baker+ platform

Your Interview Journey

You’ll start with a detailed screening call with your Recruitment Business Partner, followed by a structured interview with the hiring manager and a short trade test to demonstrate your practical skills and engineering knowledge.

About Martin‑Baker

Martin‑Baker is a proudly British engineering company and the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats. Our mission is simple to save aircrew lives . We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunity and proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant . This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance .

Learn more: martin-baker.com/security-vetting. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be currently residing here.

Ready to Join a Team That Saves Lives?

Apply now via the link, email your CV to , or call to discuss the role in more detail.