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Safety & Compliance Engineer - Storage and Distribution
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Safety and Compliance Engineer – Engineering Quality
Location: United Kingdom
🌍 About the Role
As the nation’s flag carrier, British Airways takes pride in connecting Britain to the world—and the world to Britain. Since launching the world’s first international scheduled air service in 1919, we’ve pioneered innovation and excellent service.
This philosophy drives us today: whether you’re a navigator on the phone, a greeter at the door, a technician keeping engines running, or a pilot landing us safely across the globe, a job at British Airways has room for your ambition.
At British Airways, we believe great things happen when passion meets ingenuity—because the sky isn’t the limit here.
Join Our Engineering Quality Team
You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best minds to ensure safety, quality, and compliance across one of the largest and most prestigious airline fleets in the world. Your responsibilities extend beyond BA—ensuring maintenance operations for multiple aviation partners adheres to the highest standards.
As part of Safety & Compliance Engineering, you’ll:
- Shape regulatory and safety policies through proactive engagement.
- Monitor health, safety, airworthiness, and airmanship standards.
- Conduct internal and external audits, report findings, and close non-conformities efficiently.
- Investigate incidents or accidents, identify failures at their core, and implement improvements within deadlines.
- Align BA’s growing fleet with safety standards and actively influence culture shifts for positive change.
An inspiring, leadership-driven role for professionals with expertise in aviation compliance, logistics, safety audits, and aircraft maintenance.
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🛠 Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ad hoc work or provide operational support as needs arise.
- Oversee health, safety, and airworthiness compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support the Storage & Distribution department—prior experience in this area is advantageous.
- Create and maintain processes and procedures aligned with business objectives.
- Perform structured audits and drive timely resolution of non-conformities.
- Lead investigative work, identify root causes, and effect strategies to prevent recurrence.
- Analyse risk data, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement reductions.
- Lead or contribute to small teams and long-term projects that enhance operational efficiency.
- Present systemic improvements at senior engineering leadership levels.
- Champion efficiency improvements with measurable business outcomes.
- Mentor colleagues, develop skills, and ensure the team delivers on strategic goals.
- Conduct assessments of aircraft, personnel, and work environments to the industry’s standards.
🔍 What You’ll Bring
You’ll bring cutting-edge expertise alongside ambition. Key requirements:
Technical & Expertise Criteria
- IEC 66 licence (Cat B) or equivalent, plus an HNC/D qualification.
- Essential:
- Qualifications in Quality Assurance, Safety or Maintenance Engineering (e.g., NEBOSH).
- Proven investigation, audit, and aviation safety experience.
- Regulatory knowledge of EASA Part 145, Part M, and Part 21.
- Experience in warehousing/logistics, compliance checks, and healthcare/health governance systems (e.g., MLE).
- "Lead auditor" status or qualifying certification: NEBOSH, environNE, Form 4 (desirable).
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Soft Skills & Leadership
- Collaborative, influential, and innovative mindset.
- Problem-solving, analytical, and critical reasoning.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to coach teams and shape high-rise engineering decisions.
🏆 Why Work With Us?
We believe in nurturing talent—not just rewarding it. Here’s how:
Travel & Benefits
- Unspecifiable access to BA Flights: unlimited basic and premium standby tickets for yourself, friends, and family.
- 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year—challenge the world with BA’s flat rates.
- A supportive, globally minded work culture that values individuality.
Career Growth
- Join a dynamic, modern company that rewards ambition.
- Participate in training and continuous professional development programs.
Our Promise
- Safeguard progress, ambition, and work-life balance.
- Ensure you feel empowered to seize opportunities across the business.
🌐 Beyond Airports: Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways, originality drives innovation. We celebrate your cultural differences, perspectives, and approach as integral to our progress.
Your idea and identity make a difference at Better BA—making every day more rewarding for all.
Successful applicants may be required to undergo security background checks, consistent with national policies.
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