Aircraft Cleaner - Heathrow Airport

Optime Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Aircraft Cleaners for a prestigious client at Heathrow Airport. This role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and requires candidates to have resided in the UK for the past 3 years. Ideal for those who enjoy working in a dynamic environment, cleaning and preparing aircraft for journeys.

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Available to stand for long periods (8 hours).
• Proof of National Insurance and valid identification required.

Responsibilities

• Clean various areas of aircraft to ensure readiness for flights.
• Restock aircraft consumables as necessary.
• Perform security checks and report findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Optime Group are proud to be recruiting Aircraft Cleaners for a prestigious client at Heathrow Airport. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company offering excellent conditions and facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to be a resident in the UK for 3 years or longer.

What's on offer:

• Working Hours: 8.5 hour shifts between 05:00am - 23:00pm (You must be flexible with the hours you work)
• Shift pattern: 5 days on, 3 days off.
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Temp to Perm (performance-related).

Start Date:

• January 2026

Key responsibilities:

• Cleaning of all areas of various sizes of aeroplanes making sure they are ready for their next journeys.
• Cleaning and restocking aircraft consumables.
• Vacuuming carpets and wiping down equipment and surfaces.
• Cleaning aircraft kitchen areas (galleys) and washrooms.
• Removing rubbish and making sure that it is properly disposed.
• Assuring the proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Security checking of the aircraft and reporting any findings as per your training.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 5 on 3 off and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

An example of the shift hours for 40 hours per week (5 on 3 off pattern):

• Day 1: 05:00am to 14:00pm
• Day 2: 05:00am to 14:00pm
• Day 3: 05:00am to 14:00pm
• Day 4: 14:00pm to 23:00pm
• Day 5: 14:00pm to 23:00pm
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF

The ideal candidate:

• Has lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years or more, as all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Counter Terrorist Check (CTC).
• Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
• This role requires you to stand for long periods of time (8 hours).
• UK Settled Status (If applicable).
• Proof of National Insurance.
• Proof of (current) Address.
• 5 Year Address History.
• 5 Year Work Reference History.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check and CTC following interview in line with CAA requirements.

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.