Our Process & FAQ - Martin-Baker

If you’re successful after sending in your CV and application to recruitment@martin-baker.co.uk, we’ll invite you for interview – you can find more information about this first step alongside our list of roles. 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.

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 in the invitation to interview letter. 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. To find out more about the test we use, please follow the below link.

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 identity, right to work in the UK, confirmation of address (a driver’s licence or utility bill) and evidence of qualifications documents to your interview.

All applications receive a standard acknowledgement email on receipt of your application. 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 week’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 email application or contact us by emailing recruitment@martin-baker.co.uk, quoting ‘Assessment Adjustment’ within the email subject box.

Once the interviews are complete, and a preferred candidate(s) is selected, a formal offer of employment will be made. Conditions will include a CRB check, confirmation of satisfactory references 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.

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), 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.

Wherever possible, we encourage candidates to apply for specific vacancies advertised on this website, which is updated on a weekly basis. However, if you wish to submit a speculative CV, you can do so by emailing us at recruitment@martin-baker.co.uk. Please ensure that the words “Speculative Employment Enquiry” are included in the subject box of the email and that your covering letter outlines the following:

The type of role and location you are seeking
Your salary expectations
Your availability and confirmation of your right to work in the UK

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