Parachute Assembler

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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