Location: DHL Aviation, East Midlands Airport
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 16:00 – 02:30 (40 hours per week). Flexibility is required to assist with team cover when required. Please note that hours worked between 19:00 and 07:00 include an unsociable hours allowance.
Department: IT
Grade: LP
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Kick start your career with the #1 Best Workplace in Europe
At DHL, our people are our superpower. As the most international company in the world, we connect over 220 countries with a team of 500,000+ colleagues, delivering time-critical parcels across the globe. DHL Aviation UK forms part of DHL Express, playing a key role in keeping our network moving. We’re proud to create an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Why You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll get amazing benefits while building your future:
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Competitive salary + shift allowance
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Annual bonus (up to 5%)
Free onsite parking - ️
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Pension (up to 6% company contribution)
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Share Purchase Plan
My DHL Rewards – discounts at 3,000+ retailers - ️
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Private medical (after 12 months)
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Spark – wellbeing support
Cycle to Work Scheme-
Enhanced Maternity Pay
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CIS Induction Week
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About the Role
We’re looking for a Service Delivery Technician to ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of IT services, resolving technical issues for all users and deploying new hardware and software as needed. You’ll support both operational and office-based teams, while also contributing to a range of IT projects to drive continuous improvement.
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✅ What You’ll Be Doing
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Playing a key role within the IT team, delivering specialist 24/7 UK IT service support—onsite at EMA and remotely to LHR and LTN.
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Providing a high standard of customer service when working with stakeholders across the business.
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Proactively communicating issues, ensuring the right audience is informed of impact, progress, and resolution.
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Monitoring IT systems to maximise uptime and performance.
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Configuring, deploying, and maintaining hardware and software solutions.
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Providing support across Microsoft Office, Citrix, AS400, and specialist applications.
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Logging and resolving all IT tickets within agreed service levels.
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Maintaining IT assets in line with ITAM processes, including conducting regular audits.
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Updating and maintaining the knowledge base to promote best practice across the team.
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Ensuring IT security standards are upheld and compliance requirements are met.
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Identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities.
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Supporting IT project delivery in collaboration with the Programme Management Team, meeting deadlines and commitments.
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Following DHL standards and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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Liaising with third-party suppliers and vendors for hardware, software, and infrastructure support (BAU and project work).
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Supporting additional tasks as required by EMA IT Service Delivery Management.
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Essential:
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Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware, including desktops, laptops, peripherals, and mobile devices.
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Solid knowledge of Windows operating systems, including installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
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Understanding of core networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, and basic switching/routing).
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Awareness of fundamental security practices, including malware types, physical security, system hardening, and password policies.
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Strong grasp of operational best practices, including documentation, health & safety, and environmental considerations.
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Experience using remote support tools and techniques.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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An entrepreneurial mindset with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
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Self-aware, proactive, and committed to continuous personal and professional development.
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The ability to work independently with strong self-motivation.
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A collaborative approach, with a genuine passion for supporting and working alongside team members.
Desirable:
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Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant IT discipline (or qualified by experience)
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ITIL 4 Foundation, ITIL Strategist (Direct, Plan & Improve), ITIL Leader (Digital & IT Strategy
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️ Closing Date: 24th June 2026
Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the world moving. ✨
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Our Recruitment Process
We aim to make your recruitment journey smooth, transparent, and engaging. Our process often includes competency-based interviews, so be ready to share your achievements and experiences. We encourage you to ask questions along the way - recruitment is a two-way process, and we want to make sure DHL is right for you too.
Have a question? Contact our team here: [email protected]
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Important Information
Due to the nature of our business and CAA regulations, all candidates must provide a full 5-year employment history, and a Criminal Record Check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
