Aircraft Cleaner Driver

Optime Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is recruiting Aircraft Cleaners for a prestigious client at Gatwick Airport. The role involves cleaning aircraft cabins and requires previous cleaning experience and a full driving licence. The pay rates are £13.69 per hour for nights and £13.45 per hour for days, with shifts being 4 on 4 off or 4 on 2 off. Successful candidates must be flexible and able to work in varying weather conditions. Apply with your CV for this opportunity!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Temp to Perm opportunity

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Residency in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Full Manual Driving Licence required.
• Previous cleaning experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean aircraft cabins to airline standards.
• Restock onboard supplies such as toilet paper.
• Communicate with team members about schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Optime Group are excited to be recruiting Aircraft Cleaners to work with one of our prestigious clients at Gatwick Airport. This job offers a fantastic working environment and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company and fantastic conditions and facilities.

What’s on offer

• Rate of pay: £13.69 per hour (NIGHTS)
• Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour (DAYS)
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (NIGHTS) or 4 on 2 off (DAYS)
• Nights: 18:00 to 06:00
• Days: 06:00 to 14:00 / 14:00-22:00
• Weekly Pay
• Temp to Perm (performance based)

Confirmed start date

• 9th March 2026

Key Duties

• Clean aircraft cabins to airline and regulatory standards, including:
  • Vacuuming carpets and seats.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting tray tables, armrests, seatbacks, and overhead bins.
  • Emptying and sanitizing lavatories and galleys.
  • Removing and disposing of waste.
  • Replacing seat pocket materials (e.g., safety cards, magazines).
• Restock onboard supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, and catering items.
• Load and unload cleaning supplies and equipment from vehicles.
• Follow all airport and airline safety procedures, including wearing PPE.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors regarding schedules and assignments.
• Work in all weather conditions and be prepared for variable shift times.
• If you hold a driving licence, you will drive cleaning vehicles safely around the airport. (Full training will be provided)

Shifts

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work.

This could be subject to change!

Requirements

• Residency in the UK for the last 3 years or longer.
• Full Manual Driving Licence.
• Regular Driver in the UK (Preferred). You will be driving a van and trailer around the airport.
• Previous cleaning experience. (Essential)
• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Five year fully checkable reference history to be completed prior to your start date.
• Clear UK Criminal Record Check (Ability to provide overseas Criminal Record Checks if applicable)

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.