Parachute Packer

Parachute Packer
Our client are global-leading ejection seat manufacturers, specialising in protecting the aircrew of state-of-the-art military aircraft.
They are currently looking for a Parachute Packer to join their team to assist with packing and repacking of both new and deployed parachutes/drogues to required specifications.
This role plays a critical part of the manufacturing process of the ejector seat, playing a key part in saving lives of aircrew.

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm Mon - Thurs & 8am to 12pm Friday
Salary: Up to £30k p/a

Key Responsibilities:

• Pack parachutes and drogues in accordance to strict technical specifications
• Carry out thorough quality checks, checking for flaws and minor issues and reporting when required
• Prepare parachutes for loading into presses and utilising press to ensure parachutes/drogues are compressed in accordance to drawings
• Record Batch numbers and complete history sheets
• Contribute to development programmes on both working methods and specifications of head boxes, parachutes and drogues (inc prototypes)

Required skills and traits:

• Previous experience in packing parachutes, i.e Armed Forces, Sky Diving
• Engineering background with experience of working from technical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Work well as part of a team

If you meet the requirements for this position and would like to discuss further, please apply with your up-to-date CV and a Carbon60 consultant will be in-touch ASAP.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.