DHL Express
Senior Technical Engineer
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Location: DHL Aviation, East Midlands Airport
Department: Engineering
Grade: J
Hours: 40 hours. Net working hours: 8 hours per day. Lunch break: 30 minutes (unpaid) Typical 08:30-17:00 (also requires support outside of standard hours as deemed necessary e.g. project delivery)
DHL is the most international company in the world, operating in over 220 countries and territories with more than 500,000 colleagues supporting 2.8 million customers globally.
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive — championed through initiatives such as DHL4All.
💛 Why Join DHL?
As we continue to grow, so do the benefits available to our people. You’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, including unsociable hours shift allowance
- Annual bonus up to 5% (based on company performance)
- Free onsite parking
- My DHL Rewards – discounts, cashback and savings at 3,000+ retailers
- Pension scheme with up to 6% company contribution
- DHL Share Purchase Plan (after 3 months)
- Private Medical Scheme (after 12 months)
- Occupational Health access
- Enhanced maternity pay (after 12 months)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CIS Induction – a fully-paid week immersing you in DHL values
- HealthyMinds – Employee Assistance Programme
Job Purpose
The Senior Technical Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering technical engineering initiatives that drive facility performance improvements at EMA and LHR HUBs. The role focuses on efficiency, productivity, capacity and health & safety performance improvements and cost savings through the development of engineered solutions aligned with strategic business priorities compliant with global engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and prioritise engineering initiatives to support key business objectives and achieve agreed performance targets, including efficiency, productivity, capacity and health & safety KPIs.
- Manage and deliver technical engineering projects, ensuring solutions are implemented on time, within budget and with minimal impact on operational continuity.
- Collaborate with local, regional, and global engineering teams to review designs against global standards and evaluate technical options.
- Develop engineered solutions and detailed technical designs that support business requirements and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to obtain accurate designs, specifications, and costed quotations.
- Provide technical input into capital and operational business cases, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments.
- Assess existing facility layouts and Material Handling Equipment to evaluate operational capability and capacity against forecasted volumes.
- Ensure all engineering solutions comply with internal policies, industry standards, and health & safety legislation.
- Coordinate and oversee external contractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support continuous improvement and engineering standardisation initiatives.
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Stakeholder Management
- Operations Management and Operations Directors
- Senior Management Team (SMT)
- UK and EU Engineering Teams
- PMO, Health & Safety, Security, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Engineering and IT
- External suppliers and contractors
- Project steering groups and workstream leads
Management Responsibility
No direct line management responsibility. Accountable for technical leadership of projects and coordination of cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
Qualifications & Experience
Desirable
- Engineering and/or Project Management qualification
- 5 years’ experience in Engineering and/or Project Management roles
- Proven experience delivering technical engineering projects in operational environments
- PRINCE2/AGILE Foundation
- CAD (layout drawings)
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Preferred
- Engineering Degree (Mechanical/electrical)
- PRINCE2/AGILE Practitioner
- Lean/ Six Sigma qualification (Green or Black Belt)
- IOSH or site safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS)
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Effective stakeholder communication and contractor management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong health & safety awareness
Language Requirements
- English (fluent)
Additional Information
This is an individual contributor role with no direct budgetary responsibility. Occasional travel is required.
📝 How to Apply
Please submit your CV including a full and complete 5‑year history, covering:
- Employment
- Education
- Any gaps longer than 28 days
Closing Date: 4th August
🚀 Our Recruitment Process
From application to onboarding, we aim to make your recruitment journey smooth, transparent and engaging.
- Competency-based interviews ensure fairness and consistency
- We encourage you to share your achievements — and ask questions along the way
- Recruitment is a two-way process, and we want to ensure DHL is the right fit for you
Next steps:
After applying, you’ll receive an email confirmation. A member of our Talent team will then be in touch, which may include a short pre-screening conversation.
🔐 Important Information
Due to the nature of our business and CAA regulations:
- A full 5-year employment history is mandatory
- A Criminal Record Check will be conducted
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