Cell Leader; Parachute Packing Team

Position: Cell Leader (Parachute Packing Team)
Cell Leader – Parachute Packing

Denham | £47,000 - £51,000 | Permanent | Days

We're recruiting a Cell Leader for a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham. You'll be leading a team of approximately 10 people in the parachute packing department, managing all functional activities and ensuring safety-critical work meets the highest standards of airworthiness and quality.

What you'll be doing:

Leading and managing a team responsible for parachute packing operations

Driving team performance against KPIs and ensuring compliance with airworthiness and quality standards

Managing people including recruitment, induction, performance, development, and engagement

Developing and implementing departmental procedures and monitoring compliance

Managing absence, time and attendance, and conducting return-to-work processes

Handling employee relations including appraisals, development plans, and disciplinary matters where required

Ensuring all H&S regulations are adhered to including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work

Leading continuous improvement activities including 5S initiatives

Managing workload, delegating tasks, and ensuring team has the support to excel

Reviewing and approving expenses, timesheets, and holiday requests

What you need:

Proven experience managing people

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Strong organisational skills

Computer skills (SAP or equivalent systems, Microsoft Office)

Numerical abilities - interpreting graphs and analysing trend data

Experience managing health and safety procedures

School-level qualifications in English and Maths

Ability to lead teams with integrity and a willingness to learn and grow

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and management training are desirable. Martin-Baker product knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

What's on offer:

£47,000 - £51,000 per annum

Days-based: 08:00-17:00 Mon-Thu / 08:00-12:00 Fri

Strong benefits package

Genuine progression opportunities

Stable, long-term work with over a decade of secured contracts

Training provided on Control of Explosives Regulations

This is a permanent leadership position with a leading name in aerospace manufacturing. You'll be managing safety-critical operations where quality, compliance, and team performance are essential.

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