Driver​/Despatcher

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.

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 as a Driver / Despatcher in the Transport department at our Denham site where you’ll transport company products to new and existing customers, suppliers and Martin Baker sites.

Aspects of the role include to:

• Loading and unloading goods and packages, checking quantities and all documentation.
• Consolidating deliveries and collections within the warehouse for various customers and suppliers.
• Transporting deliveries and collections to various sites in the UK to ensure the delivery paperwork is transacted accurately.
• Keeping the warehouse organised, clean and functional.
• Carry out basic maintenance and vehicle checks as required e.g. top up water, oil replace bulbs etc.

• 23 years old or over for vehicle insurance purposes.
• Clean, Class 2 Category C Driver License with driving, loading, and unloading experience.
• ADR, high consequence goods certified. Classes 1-8,9
• Known consignor experience.
• Counterbalance forklift experience
• Experience of a logistics function.
• Basic Computer Skills with Microsoft products.
• The ability to lift, carry and load boxes.
• Worked within a manufacturing organisation desirable.

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 a strong industry experience.

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave after qualifying period.
• Subsidised Canteen
• Workplace Nursery Benefit.
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Martin Baker + Retail Discounts Platform
• Midday finish on Friday.

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.

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.

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). For more information and guidance please visit