Aircraft Cleaner (Night Shift)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Aircraft Cleaners for a role at Gatwick Airport. The job offers a pay rate of £13.69 per hour with a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, providing a fantastic working environment. Applicants should have previous cleaning experience, good attention to detail, and a full manual driving license is preferred. Successful candidates will need to provide a 5-year checkable history and a clear criminal record check. This is a unique opportunity to join a respected company in the aviation industry.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Temp to Perm option

Qualifications

• Residency in the UK for the last 3 years or longer.
• Full Manual Driving Licence preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean aircraft cabins to airline and regulatory standards.
• Restock onboard supplies such as toilet paper and hand soap.
• Follow all airport and airline safety procedures.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Good 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 an 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
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
• Nights: 18:00PM TO 06:00AM
• Weekly Pay
• Temp to Perm (performance based)

Confirmed start date :

• 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 candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

Example Shift Pattern:

• Day 1: 18:00 pm to 06:00 am
• Day 2: 18:00 pm to 06:00 am
• Day 3: 18:00 pm to 06:00 am
• Day 4: 18:00 pm to 06:00 am
• 4 x DAYS OFF

Requirements:

• Residency in the UK for the last 3 years or longer.
• Full Manual Driving Licence (Preferred)
• Regular Driver in the UK (Prefered) 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.