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Parachute Packer

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • We are seeking a parachute packer to join a global leader in the Aerospace/military sector, ideally suited for individuals with experience in paragliding or skydiving, or those who have served in the Parachute Regiment of the British Army.
  • This full-time position is based in Uxbridge, with working hours from Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:45 and Fridays 08:00-12:00.
  • The role offers a salary of £28K per annum along with an excellent benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and a 9% non-contributory pension scheme.
  • Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions meticulously, and ideally have prior experience in a similar role.
  • Key responsibilities include packing parachutes, conducting inspections, and ensuring all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.

                   ***********************Parachute Packer***************************

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a global market leader within the Aerospace/military sector.

We are looking for a parachute packer to join the team.

This role would be ideal for someone who hobby is paragliding or skydiving or someone who has worked for the Parachute Regiment in the British Army.

This is a full-time role based in their factory in Uxbridge and the hours will be Monday to Thursday 08.00-16.45 and on Fridays 08.00-12.00.

The salary is £28K per annum + an excellent benefits package

This role would suit someone who has extremely strong attention to detail and is not easily disturbed or side tracked, also able to follow instructions to the letter.

Your responsibilities

  • Pack parachutes and drogues in accordance with technical specifications and manuals involving:
  • Drawing of parts from satellite stores
  • Recording of batch numbers and completion of history sheets
  •  Checking parachutes for flaws and noting minor flaws on the history sheet • Preparing parachutes for loading into the press
  •  Operating presses to ensure parachutes and drogues are compressed in accordance with the drawings /manuals.
  •  Carry out self-inspection and peer inspection up to MBSE standards
  •  Make sure that tools and equipment are fit for purpose calibrated and maintained at all times reporting any defects to the Team Leader.

You benefits

  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays.
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • A generous 9% non-contributory pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Workplace nursery benefit
  • Highly subsidised canteen with delicious high-quality food.
  • Optional over time

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