Aircraft Cleaner

Optime Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking Aircraft Marshals to join a prestigious client at Heathrow Airport. This role offers flexible shifts and involves various safety and support duties at one of the largest airports in Europe. Candidates must have lived in the UK for the last three years and be ready for security checks, including a Counter Terrorist Check. Applicants need to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills. This position also provides full training and opportunities for long-term employment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Full training

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
• Ability to stand for long periods (9 hours).
• Previous airport or cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide steps onto the aircraft for team access.
• Support driver by guiding heavy machinery.
• Ensure compliance with security processes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ability to work quickly

Job description

Overview

Aviation Experts Optime Group are excited to be recruiting Aircraft Marshals for a prestigious client at Heathrow Airport, who run the leading Aircraft Cleaning operation. This role offers a great choice of shifts. Secure long term work and the chance to make a difference at one of the largest airports in Europe!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to additional security checks required for this role, successful applicants MUST have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.

Start Date

• 23rd March 2026

What’s on offer

• Rate of Pay: £14.01 per hour (plus Holiday and Pension)
• Working Hours: 9-hour shifts between 06:00am - 23:00pm (You must be flexible with the hours you work)
• Shifts available: AM and PM shifts.
• Shift Pattern: 5 ON / 3 OFF
• Full training provided.
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Temp to Perm - Performance-based.

What you’ll be doing

• Guiding Steps onto the Aircraft to enable the team to access the rear of the plane.
• Supporting the driver fully by guiding heavy machinery (Steps for Plane).
• Using hand signals to dictate direction required to successfully guide steps.
• Supporting the cleaning of various sizes of aircraft.
• Ensuring that you comply with all security processes at Heathrow Airport.
• Checking all vehicles are safe to operate.
• Working in a safe and tidy manner.

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!

Example shift hours

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

• Day 1: 06:00am to 15:00
• Day 2: 06:30am to 15:30
• Day 3: 14:00 to 23:00
• Day 4: 14:00 to 23:00
• OFF
• 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 (9 hours).
• Must be able to work both AM and PM shifts.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work quickly and to meet tight deadlines.
• Great work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be over 18.
• Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial.

Please note: As this is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.

For an opportunity to join this fantastic business, please submit your CV to apply today!

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