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