Compliance Investigator

Compliance Investigator

Location: Oxford - Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract: 6-month contract (likely to be extended)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Rate: £24.05 per hour PAYE / £32.18 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: DBS required

About the Role

Our Client is seeking two experienced Compliance Investigators to join their team in Oxford. This role is critical in maintaining regulatory and operational compliance within a Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) environment. You will conduct in-depth investigations into compliance-related issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions to ensure adherence to aviation safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to support audits and resolve non-conformances.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and engage with stakeholders across maintenance, engineering, and safety teams.
• Promote best practices in safety, human factors, and compliance monitoring.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance or aerospace environment.
• Strong knowledge of EASA Part 145, UK CAA regulations, and industry safety standards.
• Expertise in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of Human Factors principles and performance limitations.
• Ability to analyse technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in compliance monitoring tools, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and data analysis software.

Desirable

• Experience with MEDA investigations, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations and ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards.
• Aviation Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Compliance, Investigate, safety