Parachute Packer \n\nSalary: £35,500 per annum + £3,000 signing bonus (paid in 3 instalments over the first 12 months)\nLocation: Based near Uxbridge\nHours: 37 hours per week, early finish on Fridays\nStart Date: ASAP\nType: Permanent\nRelocation: Assistance available\n 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.\n 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.\n Benefits:\n£35,500 base salary\n£3,000 signing bonus (paid in 3 stages over 12 months)\nRelocation assistance available\nPermanent role with long-term career stability\nOvertime paid at 1.5x\nStructured training and development\nClear pathway to Security Clearance\nEarly Friday finish for improved work-life balanceParachute Packer Responsibilities:\nPacking new-build parachutes and drogues for production and spares\nWorking strictly to manuals, technical drawings, and internal procedures\nPreparing parachutes for pressing and operating compression equipment\nInspecting components, identifying defects, and recording findings accurately\nDrawing parts from stores and logging batch and traceability data\nSupporting R&D and prototype testing activities when required\nCarrying out self-inspections and routine tool checks\nHandling all components in line with safety and handling requirementsParachute Packer Requirements:\nProven experience packing parachutes (military, skydiving, or similar environment)\nStrong understanding of safety-critical processes\nConfident reading and following technical documentation\nSkilled with hand tools and specialist knot-tying techniques\nHighly methodical with excellent attention to detail\nBackgrounds 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. \n\n To apply, simply click the apply button