Parachute Assembler
Denham | £28,000 | Permanent | Days
A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking for an experienced Parachute Assembler to join its parachute and safety systems team. You'll be assembling, inspecting, and preparing parachutes and drogues used in aviation safety systems for fighter jets - detailed, safety-critical work where accuracy and traceability are essential.
Please note: previous parachute packing or assembly experience is essential for this role. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
What you'll be doing:
Assembling and packing parachutes and drogues to defined technical specifications and manuals
Drawing parts from stores and accurately recording batch numbers and history sheets
Inspecting parachutes for defects and documenting findings clearly
Preparing parachutes for loading into presses and operating presses to specification
Carrying out self-inspection and peer inspection to company standards
Surveying and repacking parachutes for MRO activities as required
Supporting development work on prototypes and test components
Maintaining tools and equipment and reporting any defects
Following all H&S requirements including risk assessments and safe systems of work
What you need:
Parachute packing or assembly experience - this is essential, not desirable
Background in manufacturing or engineering
Ability to follow engineering drawings, instructions, and specifications precisely
Strong attention to detail and good manual dexterity
Basic understanding of H&S procedures
Basic IT skills for recording and documentation
GCSE Maths and English (grades D–G or equivalent)
If you do not have direct parachute packing or assembly experience, this role is not suitable for you at this time.
What's on offer:
£28,000 per annum
Days: 08:00–17:00 Mon–Thu / 08:00–12:00 Fri
Strong benefits package
Full training on company-specific processes and equipment
Genuine progression opportunities
Long-term stability with over a decade of secured contracts
This is a permanent position with a respected name in aerospace manufacturing, working on safety-critical components where precision, traceability, and quality are central to everything the team does.
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