Junior Safety Engineer

Ststechnicaljobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Manchester, United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Safety Engineer to support the development and improvement of our Safety Management System across the Manchester operation.

You will work with Engineering, Production, Quality and Compliance to capture and analyse safety data, assist investigations and risk assessments, and help maintain safe, compliant operations under EASA and UK CAA Part-145 requirements.

Qualifications

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of Part-145 safety or compliance experience.
• Understanding of Safety Management System principles.
• Ability to support safety audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Assist with safety investigations.
• Produce detailed safety reports.
• Monitor safety performance indicators.
• Promote safety awareness across maintenance operations.

Skills

SMS principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal comms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring a Junior Safety Engineer in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This role supports the continued development and improvement of the Safety Management System across our Manchester aircraft maintenance operation.

The Junior Safety Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Compliance teams to capture and analyse safety data, support investigations and risk assessments, and help maintain safe and compliant operations under EASA and UK CAA Part-145 requirements.

Position Overview

The Junior Safety Engineer will support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Safety Management System.

This position is well suited to an early-career aerospace professional with Part-145 safety or compliance experience who wants to build deeper expertise in safety investigations, hazard identification, risk assessment and compliance monitoring within an active MRO environment.

The role follows a Monday to Friday work pattern, with flexibility required to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System
• Support compliance with ICAO Annex 19 requirements
• Support EASA and UK CAA Part-145 safety requirements
• Conduct safety audits and inspections
• Support safety investigations
• Produce detailed safety reports
• Conduct root cause analysis
• Monitor safety performance indicators
• Track safety actions through to closure
• Facilitate hazard identification activities
• Participate in safety workshops with maintenance teams
• Manage safety reports within the Centrik SMS platform
• Analyse safety data and identify trends
• Support compliance monitoring activities
• Accurately record compliance findings
• Track findings and associated corrective actions
• Assist with safety communications
• Support development of safety training materials
• Work closely with Engineering and Production teams
• Promote safety awareness across maintenance operations
• Support improvements in operational safety performance
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement across Safety, Quality and Compliance functions

Qualifications

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent qualification
• At least one year of experience in a Part-145 maintenance safety or compliance role
• Understanding of Safety Management System principles
• Ability to support safety audits, investigations and risk assessments
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production and compliance teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider supporting commercial and military operators around the world. With operations across Europe, the Middle East and North America, our teams deliver aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, engineering support, aircraft interior services and AOG support while maintaining strict standards for safety, quality and operational performance.