Trainee Parachute Packer

Trainee Parachute Packer

Denham | £27,000 | Permanent | Days

We’re recruiting a Trainee Parachute Packer for a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham. You’ll learn to pack and inspect parachutes and drogues for aviation safety systems used in fighter jets – precision work that directly contributes to saving lives.

This is a genuine training role with full support from experienced parachute packers – no previous experience required, just the right attitude and willingness to learn.

What you’ll be doing:

• Learning to prepare, inspect, and pack drogues and parachutes to exacting standards
• Working through a structured training programme under the guidance of experienced packers
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Handling materials and components carefully in accordance with procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
• Developing skills across multiple types of parachutes and drogues

What you need:

• Used to manual work and comfortable working with hand tools
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Patient nature and comfortable with repetitive tasks
• Team player keen to learn and work to high standards
• Ability to follow precise instructions

Manual work or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential – full training will be provided.

What’s on offer:

• £27,000 per annum
• Days-based: 08:00-17:00 Mon-Thu / 08:00-12:00 Fri
• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Stable, long-term work with over a decade of secured contracts

This is a permanent position with a leading name in aerospace manufacturing. You’ll be working on safety-critical components where quality and precision are absolutely essential – work that genuinely saves lives.

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