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Parachute Packer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£30,000 - £37 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Parachute Packer position offers a salary of up to £30,000 per annum and is located near Uxbridge.
  • Candidates must have prior experience packing parachutes in a military, skydiving, or similar environment.
  • The role involves packing parachutes and drogues, adhering to strict technical specifications, and conducting self-inspections for safety compliance.
  • Ideal candidates should be confident in reading technical drawings and possess a methodical, safety-first work approach.
  • This permanent role provides excellent training, overtime opportunities, and a clear path to long-term career prospects.
Parachute PackerSalary: Up to £30,000 per annumLocation: Based near UxbridgeHours: 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.Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.Privacy and Data Retention: By applying, you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data for recruitment purposes, stored securely in compliance with our Privacy Policy.Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. For full details, including our T&C’s and Privacy Policy, visit our website: www.syntechrecruitment.co.uk.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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