Aircraft Cleaner - Night Shift - Stansted Airport

Optime Group; Mill End; On-site; GBP 14,865 - 21,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (every Friday)

Full training provided

Onsite parking

Discounted travel as part of Stansted’s staff travel initiative

Job summary

Optime Group is looking for aircraft cleaning personnel in Mill End, UK. The role requires working night shifts from 22:00 to 06:00 and demands a full commitment to security and safety protocols at Stansted Airport. Ideal candidates should be over 18, possess strong teamwork and communication skills, and have a great work ethic. Previous experience in similar roles is advantageous. Full training is provided, along with various perks like discounted travel and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team.
• Great work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpretational skills.
• Must be over 18.
• Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning various sizes of aircraft.
• Ability to work quickly and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ensuring compliance with all security processes.
• Operate all equipment as trained to meet safety expectations.
• Work in a safe and tidy manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

What’s on offer

• Rate of Pay: £13.08 per hour
• Shifts available: Night Shift 22:00 – 06:00
• Shift pattern: 5 on 3 off
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Full training provided
• Temp to Perm (performance‑based)
• Onsite Parking
• Discounted Travel as part of Stansted’s staff travel initiative

Start Date

May 2026

Key Duties

• Cleaning various sizes of aircraft.
• Ability to work quickly and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ensuring that you comply with all security processes at Stansted Airport.
• Operate all equipment, as per training, to meet safety expectations.
• Working in a safe and tidy manner.

Roster Examples

• 5 on 3 off
  • Day 1: 22:00 – 06:00
  • Day 2: 22:00 – 06:00
  • Day 3: 22:00 – 06:00
  • Day 4: 22:00 – 06:00
  • Day 5: 22:00 – 06:00
  • OFF
  • OFF
  • OFF

The airport is operational 365 days a year, 7 days a week so full flexibility is required.

Requirements

• Ability to work well in a team.
• Great work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpretational skills.
• Must be over 18.
• Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial.

Security Checks: 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.