Licenced Aircraft Engineer / Mechanic

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

Hours: Full time - Rotating day/night roster, with weekend shifts included

Salary: Competitive

DHL Air (UK) Ltd is the largest all-cargo air carrier in the UK, operating a fleet of B757-200, B767-300 and B777-200 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 are now looking to recruit additional Licenced Aircraft Engineers and 'A' Licence Mechanics to join our Maintenance team based at EMA. 

The Role:

The successful candidates will hold either a UK issued B1/B2 licence with experience of the some of the following types; B757 RB211, A300-600, B767 CF6, B777 GE90 and A330 RR Trent, or a UK CAA Part 66 'A' Licence with 12 months of Line Maintenance certifying experience. Experience on our aircraft types is an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided to the right candidates.

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor/Station Supervisor, you will be a member of a team responsible for the safe and timely maintenance of the DHL fleet.

As a Licenced Aircraft Engineer / Mechanic you will be responsible for performing aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with regulatory airworthiness standards for all contracted airlines operating for DHL operating within DHL Air (UK) Ltd area of responsibility. This is a vital job in ensuring that the aircraft remain serviceable and depart on time whilst minimising the number of carried forward defects.

The Requirements:

• You are a Licenced Aircraft Engineer / Mechanic with proven experience.

• You will be self-motivated, organised and have the ability to prioritise your own workload.

• You will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• The ability to multi task and work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines is essential.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications. 

• Excellent attention to detail and able to adhere to policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of TRAX and/or AMOS or a similar computer based maintenance system would be an advantage.

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:

A competitive salary and as part of a growing DHL population you will receive access to a variety of our excellent benefits. 

What you'll need to do next?

If you are interested in our Licenced Aircraft Engineer / Mechanic roles and have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV and cover letter is attached with your application. 

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. 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: There is no fixed closing date for this vacancy. The role will remain open until successfully filled and may be withdrawn without notice.