Aircraft Cleaner

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Aircraft Cleaners to work at Gatwick Airport. The role involves cleaning aircraft cabins to specific standards, restocking supplies, and following safety procedures. Candidates must have cleaning experience, the right to work in the UK, and be flexible with shifts. Pay is £13.69 per hour with opportunities for overtime and permanent placement. Clear background checks and a manual driving license are preferred for this role.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Temp to Perm options

Qualifications

• Residency in the UK for the last 3 years or longer.
• Clear UK Criminal Record Check required.
• Previous cleaning experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean aircraft cabins to airline and regulatory standards.
• Restock onboard supplies.
• Follow all airport and airline safety procedures.
• Communicate with team members regarding schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

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

Confirmed start date

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 dimentics 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 andోజ 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) Flynn

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 continuer submit your CV to apply!

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