Aircraft cleaner and Operational support assistant

DHL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based at East Midlands Airport is seeking an Aircraft Cleaner and Operational Support Assistant for a permanent full-time role. The successful candidate will maintain high cleaning standards for cargo aircraft and assist with operational support tasks. You will also need to comply with airport security processes and enjoy benefits like free parking and a generous pension scheme. Previous experience in airport settings is preferable, and a minimum of 3 years UK address history is required.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning and/or airport experience is preferable.
• You must have a minimum of 3 years UK address history.
• You need to provide 5 years of reference history.

Responsibilities

• Clean cargo aircraft to a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with security processes at East Midlands Airport.
• Operate equipment as per training to meet safety expectations.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Ability to work at a fast pace

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position: Aircraft cleaner and Operational support assistant
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: East Midlands Airport
Salary: £28,173.04
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Rotational Days, 07:00am - 19:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an Airport. You will be required to under-go Security Vetting Processes (including a criminal record check) if you are to be successful for this position.

No two days on our Aviation contract are the same! You will play an integral role in the ground handling operation, working to tight timeframes but delivering fantastic results.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Cleaning cargo aircraft to a high standard
• Ability to work quickly and to meet tight deadlines
• Ensuring that you comply with all security processes at East Midlands Airport
• Operate all equipment, as per training, to meet safety expectations
• Working in a safe and tidy manner
• Cleaning of Pilot lounge including drink, coffee machine and food replenishment tasks
• Making of crew beds and cleaning bedrooms, organisation of linen delivery and collection
• Making up aircraft bedding packs
• Cleaning of Engineering hangar including use of ride on scrubber
• Completing catering requests and packing of catering

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Takes pride in their work
• Able to work at a fast pace
• Previous cleaning and/or airport experience is preferable
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

• You will need a minimum of 3 years UK address history
• Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• Full UK Driving license
• To obtain a full airside ID

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th January 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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