Trainee Parachute Packer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd • Permanent • Uxbridge, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £29k / year • 10h ago

Trainee Parachute Packer

Location: Near Uxbridge
Salary: £29,000 per annum starting salary
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Day shift, Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for a Trainee Parachute Packer to join a leading aerospace manufacturer near Uxbridge.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within aerospace manufacturing. No previous parachute packing experience is required, as you'll complete a structured training programme alongside experienced parachute and drogue packers.

You'll learn specialist assembly, inspection and packing techniques used in the manufacture of life-saving aerospace equipment, where quality, patience and attention to detail are absolutely critical.

Benefits

Starting salary of £29,000 per annum
Excellent pension scheme with a 9% non-contributory employer contribution, with potential for further employer contributions
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Early finish on Fridays
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Personalised training and development plan
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Trainee Parachute Packer Responsibilities

As you progress through your training, you'll learn how to:

Prepare, inspect and pack different types of parachutes and drogues
Follow detailed technical manuals, specifications and engineering drawings
Carry out assembly activities as part of the wider manufacturing process
Inspect your work carefully to ensure strict quality standards are maintained
Handle specialist materials, components and finished products correctly
Complete repetitive, precision-focused tasks accurately and consistently

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

Is comfortable carrying out practical, hands-on work
Has excellent attention to detail
Is patient and comfortable completing repetitive, precision-based tasks
Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
Can follow detailed instructions and procedures
Is looking for a long-term career within aerospace or manufacturing

Previous experience within manufacturing, production, assembly, textiles, sewing, inspection, warehousing or another hands-on environment could be beneficial, but isn't essential.

Full training will be provided.

Recruitment & Assessment Process

As part of the recruitment process:

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online assessment
Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment day towards the end of September / early October
Attendance at the assessment day is mandatory to be considered for the position

Please only apply if you are able and willing to attend the assessment day in person near Uxbridge.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the aerospace and defence environment, successful applicants will be required to complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment screening.

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If you're practical, patient and detail-focused and would like the opportunity to train in a specialist aerospace manufacturing role, we'd like to hear from you.

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