Ref: SYN39778-1

Parachute Packer

• Location England, South East, Greater London, Uxbridge
• Sector EngineeringAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £28000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: 25 days holiday + 1.5x overtime

Parachute Packer

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Location: Based near Uxbridge
Hours: 37 a week, early Friday finish 
 
🛑 Please note: Candidates must have experience packing parachutes in a military, skydiving, or similar environment. Applications without relevant parachute experience will not be considered. 🛑
 
Are you ex-military, a qualified skydiver, or someone with previous experience packing parachutes? Syntech Recruitment are supporting an aerospace client near Uxbridge in their search for a meticulous and safety-conscious Parachute Packer to join their manufacturing team.
You’ll be responsible for the packing of parachutes and drogues, ensuring they’re prepared and compressed in line with strict technical specifications. This role suits someone who thrives in high-precision, process-driven environments where attention to detail is absolutely vital.

Parachute Packer – The Role

• Packing new-build parachutes and drogues to support production and customer spares orders
• Following manuals, technical drawings and internal documentation precisely
• Drawing parts from satellite stores and recording batch numbers
• Checking for flaws and logging findings accurately
• Preparing parachutes for pressing and operating compression equipment
• Supporting R&D programmes including prototype testing
• Conducting self-inspections and tool checks to ensure safety and compliance
• Handling components with care, adhering to safety and handling procedures

The Right Candidate

• Previous experience packing parachutes (military, skydiving or similar background)
• Confident reading technical drawings
• Comfortable working with hand tools and tying specialist knots
• Extremely methodical, safety-first approach to all work
• Experience from sailing or other knot-reliant environments also considered

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent role with a highly reputable aerospace company
• Excellent on-the-job training and development
• Overtime at 1.5x your hourly rate
• Clear route to Security Clearance and long-term career prospects

Apply now or reach out to Zachary Pyne at Syntech Recruitment for more information on this opportunity.
 
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