diff --git a/packages/oui-modal/_mixins.less b/packages/oui-modal/_mixins.less
index 4297dc63b..744a93511 100644
--- a/packages/oui-modal/_mixins.less
+++ b/packages/oui-modal/_mixins.less
@@ -94,10 +94,6 @@
     }
 
     &__loader {
-      z-index: 1080;
-      position: absolute;
-      top: 0;
-      left: 0;
       width: 100%;
       height: 100%;
       display: flex;