Cartridge & Rocket Motor Technician

Cartridge and Rocket Motor Technician
Location: Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Shift-based from January 2026
Standard hours until the end of 2025

Be part of a mission that saves lives.

Imagine going to work each day knowing your skills directly contribute to protecting aircrew flying the world s most advanced military aircraft. That s the mission you ll be part of as a Cartridge and Rocket Motor Technician within our friendly and supportive Operations team.

Based in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, this is your opportunity to join a pioneering company at the cutting edge of aerospace safety technology.

You ll work hands-on with some of the most critical components in our life-saving technology. Your responsibilities will include:

• X-Ray Inspection Using digital radiography (DR) and CT to detect anomalies or incorrect assembly in cartridge and rocket motor systems.
• Proof Testing Setting up and firing cartridges and motors to ensure reliability, followed by data analysis.
• Leak Testing Measuring helium escape rates using mass spectrometry to strict limits.
• Visual Inspection Ensuring all products meet exact engineering specifications.
• Cartridge Assembly Following precise instructions to assemble category 1 cartridges.
• Part Marking & Packing Ensuring everything is correctly marked and packed according to regulatory standards.
• Manufacturing Support Transporting materials, assisting with tooling, and supporting production needs.
• Collaboration Working alongside engineers, quality teams, stores, and production control to solve problems and drive performance.

• Now to End of 2025:
  Standard hours:
  Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45
  Friday 08:00 to 12:00

• From January 2026:
  Shift pattern:
  4 days on / 4 days off
  08:00 to 17:30 (177 shifts per year, including bank holidays)
  Shift allowance applies from 2026 onward.

We re seeking proactive, detail-driven individuals who enjoy technical challenges and working in a team. You ll bring:

• Experience in a similar NDT or technical role
• Strong data analysis and self-inspection skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and route cards
• Level 1 ASNT Radiography certification (desirable)
• Experience with digital X-ray systems and mass spectrometry (desirable)
• Familiarity with inspection procedures, ATPs, and QAI standards (desirable)

What you ll get:

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (until the swap to shift)
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
• Martin-Baker Plus (Discounts Platform)
• Finish at 12pm (until the swap to shift)

Apply online now, or please call Francesca on (phone number removed) for more details!