Hiring Process

Below are a few more details about our hiring process, along with some frequently asked questions that you may also have.

If you’re successful after applying for a role, we’ll invite you for interview. Interviews are normally conducted in two stages and by at least two people, including the line manager and a senior manager from the relevant department.

From applying to accepting!

Lizzie, Recruiter at Martin-Baker, outlines the company's recruitment process and describes the unique opportunity for offer-holders to visit the site before accepting the company's job offer.

To watch the full Gradcracker/Martin-Baker webinar, click here.

Candidates may be asked to undertake aptitude testing, a practical skills test and/or a presentation on a relevant topic as part of the interview; this will be explained when being invited to complete testing or invited to interview.

If an aptitude test is required, candidates may be asked to complete them before or during the interview and a link will be sent providing further information on the tests.

In all cases, we will do our best to ensure that all candidates are given fair and appropriate opportunities to demonstrate their abilities to do the job.

We always ask you to bring proof of right to work in the UK documents to your interview.

What happens after I have sent my CV?

We will normally shortlist candidates within two weeks of the closing date, however, this may vary when we have significant numbers of applicants. If you are called for interview, we will normally give you at least one day’s notice before the interview date. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful.

We are committed to being a fair and inclusive employer and strive to follow best practice. If you need any adjustments or have any special requirements at any stage of the recruitment and assessment process, please indicate this on your application or contact us by emailing recruitment@martin-baker.co.uk, quoting ‘Assessment Adjustment’ within the email subject box.

What happens if I receive a job offer?

Once the interviews are complete, and a preferred candidate(s) is selected, a formal offer of employment will be made. Conditions will include a Baseline Personal Standard Security check and may include security clearance.

All job offers are made subject to completion of a probationary period of 6 months. We will ask you to accept the offer by signing and returning documents before commencing work with us.

What pre-employment checks take place?

In order to work at Martin-Baker, you will need to successfully complete our screening process, which includes a 5-year personal history and right to work check. This involves the following:

You will be asked to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and confirmation of your current address.
You will be asked to provide the employment dates, company names and addresses of all of your previous employers (including recruitment agencies) for the last 5 years, even if you only worked there for a few days. If you have any career gaps you will need to include a reason and documentary evidence. If you have recently been in full-time education you will need to provide us with details of the educational institution course, dates and duration.
We will need to complete a criminal record check and may require you to be security cleared.

You will be supported throughout the screening process, but it is your responsibility to provide complete and accurate information and appropriate evidence at all stages of the process.

Do you accept speculative CVs?

Wherever possible, we encourage candidates to apply for specific vacancies advertised on Gradcracker's website, which is updated regularly. You can also 'Follow' us on Gradcracker to receive alerts when potentially suitable roles are added to the site.