Parachute Packing Apprentice – Life-Saving Tech

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (9%)

Life Assurance

Friday early finish

Training & development

25 days leave

Cycle to work

Job summary

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd invites applications for a Trainee Parachute Packer at our Denham site. You’ll follow a structured training programme in assembly and inspection to pack drogues and parachutes, reading technical specs and drawings under experienced mentors.

This onsite role offers hands-on development, a clear path into skilled packing, and the chance to contribute to life-saving equipment. You’ll join a team that values quality, teamwork, and careful adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with manual work and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret simple manuals may help.
• Willingness to learn packing and inspection processes.
• Demonstrates Martin-Baker values in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect and pack drogues and parachutes.
• Interpret technical manuals and drawings accurately.
• Handle materials, goods and components with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.

Skills

Manual work

Team player

Patience with repetition

Values alignment

Job description

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd invites applications for a Trainee Parachute Packer at our Denham site. You’ll follow a structured training programme in assembly and inspection to pack drogues and parachutes, reading technical specs and drawings under experienced mentors.

This onsite role offers hands-on development, a clear path into skilled packing, and the chance to contribute to life-saving equipment. You’ll join a team that values quality, teamwork, and careful adherence to procedures.