Compliance Engineer

Working Hours: Permanent full-time position, with expected days and occasional nights/weekends as required

Work Location: EMA Cargo West, East Midlands Airport, Derby, DE74 2TR

Salary: Competitive

DHL Air (UK) Ltd is the largest all-cargo air carrier in the UK, operating a fleet of B757-200, B767-300 & B777-200F aircraft on worldwide operations. Part of the DHL Express team with our headquarters at East Midlands Airport, we wish to enhance the team to deliver our customer promise of; Excellence, Simply Delivered.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly self-motivated individual that is people and service focused. Someone who gets it right first time, shows passion in their work and has the “Can Do” spirit that made DHL world leading in Logistics.

The Role:

To provide support within the Safety & Compliance team in the oversight of all aspects of regulation through Compliance auditing and conducting inspections, either as a team member, or as a sole entity.

The Compliance Engineer reports to the Compliance Manager.

The Requirements:

• Good knowledge of both UK CAA & EASA Part 145, Part M & Part CAMO Regulations, as well as being able to reference Company Manuals, Procedures and other requirements to demonstrate compliance.
• Experience of having worked within a role integral to the Management System, or a Safety or Compliance department of an Airline or MRO.
• Recent experience in conducting root cause analysis, within an Airline or MRO environment, however, training will be provided to the right person regardless.
• Knowledge and experience of computerised SMS software, report writing, and be computer literate in general.
• Hold a valid globally accepted Passport, and be free to travel worldwide at short notice.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Holder of, or have previously held, a CAA Part 66 B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence (Mechanic), or hold an aeronautical engineering degree, or have at least 3 years' experience of working within a CAMO or Part-145 MRO.
• Knowledge of Part-21 Regulation and experience working with STC / Modification embodiment programmes.
• Knowledge of Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licensing Requirements.
• Auditing experience or qualifications to an ISO:9001 standard, or previous Auditing training relevant to UK CAA / EASA Part-M, Part-CAMO and Part-145.
• Knowledge of IOSA, relevant to Engineering and/or Maintenance.
• Experience using iQSMS/SM365 to conduct Technical Compliance Audits, Safety Reporting or Technical Safety Investigations.
• Experience using AMOS.

The Person:

• Is a hands-on individual, with a flair for working in a dynamic and responsible position.
• Is flexible and confident, with a positive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is able to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Is available and flexible to undertake varied amounts of duties both in and out of office, and is willing to act as a mentor to others when necessary.
• Is proactive in the self-management of time when on-site and out of the office, to fulfill expected timeframes and deadlines.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must hold a valid right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this during the recruitment process.

What you’ll get in return

You’ll receive a competitive salary and access to a wide range of DHL benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and future. You’ll join a team where your contribution matters and where you can grow your career within a global, award winning organisation.

Ready to apply?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role, and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard. The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

Closing date: 22nd November 2026