Parachute Packer

Parachute Packer Salary: £35,500 per annum + £3,000 signing bonus (paid in 3 instalments over the first 12 months) Location: Based near Uxbridge Hours: 37 hours per week, early finish on Fridays Start Date: ASAP Type: Permanent Relocation: Assistance available This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded aerospace organisation near Uxbridge, supporting the manufacture of safety-critical parachute and survival systems used in demanding aerospace and defence environments. As a Parachute Packer, you’ll play a key role in the packing, preparation, and inspection of parachutes and drogues, working to strict technical specifications where precision, consistency, and safety are paramount. Benefits: £35,500 base salary £3,000 signing bonus (paid in 3 stages over 12 months) Relocation assistance available Permanent role with long-term career stability Overtime paid at 1.5x Structured training and development Clear pathway to Security Clearance Early Friday finish for improved work-life balanceParachute Packer Responsibilities: Packing new-build parachutes and drogues for production and spares Working strictly to manuals, technical drawings, and internal procedures Preparing parachutes for pressing and operating compression equipment Inspecting components, identifying defects, and recording findings accurately Drawing parts from stores and logging batch and traceability data Supporting R&D and prototype testing activities when required Carrying out self-inspections and routine tool checks Handling all components in line with safety and handling requirementsParachute Packer Requirements: Proven experience packing parachutes (military, skydiving, or similar environment) Strong understanding of safety-critical processes Confident reading and following technical documentation Skilled with hand tools and specialist knot-tying techniques Highly methodical with excellent attention to detail Backgrounds involving sailing or rope-based disciplines also considered🛑 Please note: Applicants must have prior parachute packing experience. Applications without relevant experience will not be considered. 🛑 To apply, simply click the apply button