Parachute Packer

Parachute Packer – Aerospace Manufacturing

📍 Denham, Buckinghamshire

💷 Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Paid Overtime

🕐 Early Friday Finish | 25 Days Holiday + BH | 4x Life Cover

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting for a Parachute Packer to join a world-class aerospace manufacturer based in Denham. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a team that contributes directly to life-saving equipment used in high-performance military aircraft.

Role Overview:

• Pack parachutes and drogues in accordance with technical specifications
  
  
• Draw parts from satellite stores and complete batch records accurately
  
  
• Inspect parachutes for flaws and note findings in history sheets
  
  
• Prepare and operate presses to compress parachutes/drogues per engineering drawings
  
  
• Collaborate with development teams on prototypes and testing methods
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Previous experience in parachute packing is highly desirable
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications
  
  
• Background in engineering or manufacturing environments
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and conscientious approach to quality
  
  
• A collaborative team player with a responsible work ethic
  
  What You Get:
  
  
• Annual bonus
  
  
• Paid overtime (Time & Half or Double Time)
  
  
• Early finish every Friday
  
  
• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
  
  
• 4x salary death-in-service benefit
  
  
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  
  
• Free parking
  
  
• Subsidised high-quality on-site canteen
  
  
• Retail discount platform
  
  
• Childcare vouchers
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Tailored training and development plan
  
  This is more than just a packing role – it's your opportunity to support a critical function within a global aerospace leader.
  
  📩 Apply now to join a passionate, purpose-driven team.
  
  🛠 Red Sky Personnel is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy