Join us for an exciting career opportunity as a Trainee Parachute Packer. You'll undertake a structured training programme of assembly and inspection techniques under the supportive guidance of our experienced drogue and parachute packers. You’ll develop a variety of skills that will facilitate the skilled packing of multiple types or parachutes and drogues. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that save lives.
Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.
At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.
We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.
Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll develop a variety of skills that will facilitate the skilled packing of multiple types or parachutes and drogues whilst learning to read technical specifications and drawing to produce assemblies as part of seat assembly.
This is an onsite role based at our Denham site.
What You’ll Do
- Become competent in the preparation, inspection and packing of drogues and parachutes..
- Accurately interpret technical manuals and drawings.
- Handle materials, goods and components appropriately.
- Undertake general housekeeping cleaning duties to ensure a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Used to manual work.
- Good team player
- Meticulous, good attention to detail
- Patient nature comfortable with repetitive tasks.
- Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.
Our Values
At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.
What We Offer
- Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own
- Life Assurance
- Lunchtime finish on a Friday
- Personalised training and development plan
- Healthcare cash plan
- 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform)
- Occupational Health team
- Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes
How to Apply / Your Interview Journey
Please submit your CV and should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, include any relevant experience, skills and expertise that you can bring to the role.
After submitting your application, your details will be reviewed and the recruitment team will be in touch.
Single stage interview – we’ll invite you to attend a Face-to-Face for a formal discussion with the hiring team at our Denham site, where we’ll learn more about your background, experience and motivation for joining Martin-Baker. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions about the role and the team.
We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting
The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.
