Careers & Employment at KLM UK Engineering
- Position
- Date advertised
- Type of Contract
- Line Maintenance Mechanic (A-Licensed)
- 10-03-2026
- Permanent
| Reference | |
| Sector / Principal Occupation | Line Maintenance Mechanic (A-Licensed) |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Roles and Responsibilities | KLM UK Engineering are market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service. The Role We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an A-Licensed Line Maintenance Mechanic to join our line maintenance team. This role is based at Edinburgh Airport and is on a 5 on, 5 off shift pattern. Key Responsibilities In this role, the successful candidate will provide KLM UK Engineering customers with a safe, efficient and cost-effective service to satisfy contractual obligations and support the day-to-day operation of the line station in accordance with company procedures, health and safety, and airworthiness standards. |
| Profile | Selection Criteria The successful candidate will:
Skills and Behaviours As the ideal candidate, you will:
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| Job Requirements | What we offer you We’re proud to offer more than just a job — we want our people to feel valued, supported, and part of a workplace that genuinely cares. If you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Financial Rewards
Life outside work
Taking care of you
Closing Date: 24th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. |
- Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor
- 22-01-2026
- Permanent
| Reference | |
| Sector / Principal Occupation | Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor |
| Location | Norwich |
| Duration | Full-time, Permanent |
| Roles and Responsibilities | Introduction KLM UK Engineering are market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service. The Role We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor to join our Line Maintenance Team. This role is based at Norwich International Airport on a 7 on, 7 off shift pattern. Key Responsibilities
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| Profile | Selection Criteria Essential
Desirable
Skills and Behaviours As the ideal candidate, you will:
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| Job Requirements | What we offer you We’re proud to offer more than just a job — we want our people to feel valued, supported, and part of a workplace that genuinely cares. If you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Financial Rewards
Life outside work
Taking care of you
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. |
- Workshop Technician (NDT - Level 2)
- 20-08-2025
- Permanent
| Reference | |
| Sector / Principal Occupation | Workshop Technician (NDT - Level 2) |
| Location | Norwich |
| Duration | Monday – Friday with a seasonal shift pattern |
| Roles and Responsibilities | Introduction KLM UK Engineering are market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service The Role We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Level 2 NDT Technician to join our Workshops team. This role is based at our head office at Norwich Airport and is Monday – Friday with a seasonal shift pattern. |
| Profile | Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:
Selection Criteria The successful candidate will:
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| Job Requirements | What we offer you We’re proud to offer more than just a job — we want our people to feel valued, supported, and part of a workplace that genuinely cares. If you join us, you’ll enjoy:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we find a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. |
What KLM UK Engineering Limited Can Offer You
Our People
Our people are our greatest asset and are fundamental to the success of our business. They are amongst the most highly trained professionals in the industry and are committed to delivering excellent levels of care and service to all our customers.
We achieve this by ensuring we attract, recruit and retain people who support and can demonstrate KLM UK Engineering’s Core Values and Behaviours.
The growth and sustainability of the Company over the last 40 years has only been achievable through the ambition and drive of our team. We want our people to aspire to be the best they can be and we want to support them every step of the way to achieve their goals.
Our People Strategy
In 2017 we put together our People Plan for the business which focuses on driving performance by connecting with our people and supporting their development with the aim of making this a great place to work. The plan focuses on three key areas; employee engagement, development of our people and rewarding and recognising great performance.
It is our responsibility to ensure that we recruit and retain talented individuals who share our values and demonstrate the behaviours that help deliver the best levels of performance. We are committed to providing annual reviews which allow individuals to explore their strengths and development opportunities with the aim of provided targeted development plans to help people grow and develop the skills they need to succeed. This is a two way process which relies on a commitment from both the leadership team and the individuals to ensure that development goals are realised and achieved.
We actively seek feedback from our employees, both on an annual basis with our Employee Engagement survey and on an ongoing basis through our employee representatives and engagement ambassadors. We understand the need for regular, honest and transparent communication and provide our teams with quarterly business updates to share our progress and our successes.

Team Members Benefits
Benefits
As part of the KLM UK Engineering team you will enjoy:
Technical Team Members:
¨ Competitive Salary
¨ Shift Premium (as appropriate)
¨ Type Approval Pay (as appropriate)
¨ Overtime
¨ Provision of Full PPE
¨ Type Training based at our Part 147 Training College
Support Team Members:
¨ Competitive Salary calculated using Job Evaluation
¨ Shift Premium (as appropriate)
¨ Flexible Working
¨ On call payment (as appropriate)
All Team Members:
¨ Minimum 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
¨ Contributory Stakeholder Scheme
¨ Occupational Health Service
¨ Life Assurance
¨ Cycle to Work scheme
¨ Active Sports & Social Club
¨ Long Service Awards
¨ On site Team Canteen
¨ On site Car Parking
¨ Local Discounts
¨ ELCAS Approved Training Provider (ELCAS No.4624)
Gender Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Report 2022-23
Click here to view our Gender Pay Gap report.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Are you interested in a career in Aircraft Engineering? or
Are you seeking a one-week placement within an office in a unique environment?
KLM UK Engineering is passionate about providing young people with work experience opportunities, offering a chance to observe aircraft engineers working in a hangar environment. Such experience will help students to stand out from the crowd when applying for future jobs or apprenticeships.
How to apply
We welcome applications from those who have a genuine passion for engineering and who see this sector as their future career, or those looking for an opportunity to experience working in an office environment within one of our support departments.
To express your interest in a work placement with KLM UK Engineering, please complete the application form below:
https://forms.office.com/e/EJXAXS7Z0g
We receive a large number of applications for work experience therefore priority will be given to students with relatives or close friends working with us at KLMUKE.
The deadline for applications is 31st January 2026 and we will consider all applications for work experience after this point. You can expect to hear back from us by 27th February 2026.



