Why work for Martin-Baker?

Martin-Baker is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats and related equipment, the only company that can offer a fully integrated escape system that satisfies the very latest in pilot operational capability and safety standards. Martin-Baker offers a complete 'end-to-end service’, from helping the customer to establish operational safety and escape requirements, including design, development, and qualification, to on-going support throughout the entire service life of the aircraft.

A vacancy has arisen for a Production Planner to join the production control team based at our Denham site. We offer hybrid working after six months of employment.

What you'll be doing

This is a varied position, supporting colleagues across the production control team. As Production Planner you’ll develop valuable skills and relationships, driving value through delivering continuous improvement activities, offering the opportunity to influence company-wide production control and supply chain activities.

Learning the fundamentals of SAP and how this dynamic system is used across the organisation, you’ll deliver production control and analysis tasks across manufacturing functions. Part of the role will take on responsibility for a range of operational metrics and reports, enabling production improvements. You’ll be involved with planning across a specific product group that encompasses manufacturing and shipping processes, understanding how the production control team supports business functions and collaboration with colleagues/stakeholders across Commercial, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Production Engineering and Sourcing functions, related to production control requirements and standards.

What we’re looking for

• Have a STEM or Business degree, or relevant business experience.
• Work or academic experiences that demonstrate team working skills.
• Experience within a similar industry (aerospace, defence or automative sector experience) is beneficial, however this role also offers an exciting opportunity to graduates looking to develop within an established and high-performing manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities, showing concentration and focus, with an interest in engineering.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
• You’ll learn from experts who will help you obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, encouraging you to develop new skills and gain strong industry experience.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• Life Assurance
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare plan
• 25-days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform)
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

We believe in equal opportunity, 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.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). 

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