Aircraft Detailer / Hangar Assistant

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is seeking an Aircraft Detailer / Hangar Assistant at London Stansted Airport. The role focuses on cleaning aircraft to the highest standard, maintaining both interiors and exteriors according to customer requirements. Ideal candidates should possess experience in similar roles, knowledge of cleaning products, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering various benefits including enhanced annual leave and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlements

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Happy Birthday Day

Pension Plan

Staff discount

Onsite Parking

Full Uniform Provided

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of specific cleaning products is advantageous.
• Good communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean the aircraft externally and internally to a high standard.
• Maintain cabin interiors and aircraft exteriors in line with customer requirements.
• Complete cleaning requirements detailed in the shift handover book.

Skills

Experience in aviation cleaning or high-end car dealerships

Knowledge of cleaning products

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

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Job Title: Aircraft Detailer / Hangar Assistant

Location: London Stansted Airport (CM24 1QQ)

Salary: GBP30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday : Friday (40 hours).

Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leading company in the General (Private) Aviation industry. We are committed to employing the very best individuals who can demonstrate and deliver the very highest level of customer service.

About The Role

The main purpose of the Aircraft Detailer / Hangar Assistant role is the cleaning of customers aircraft externally and internally to the highest standard possible in an efficient and timely manner. Support of Engineering Department / Operations Department as directed by the Hangar Superintendent and/ or Engineering Manager. General cleaning duties within the facilities and Stores duties as directed.

Primary Duties

• Maintaining the appearance of all cabin interiors and Aircraft exteriors to the highest possible standard in line with maintenance requirements as laid down by customer cleaning checklists.
• Ensure any cleaning requirements are detailed in the shift hand over book and any cleaning in progress outstanding at the end of the shift is correctly itemised and brought to the attention of the next shift.
• Itemise and provide to the shift supervisor details of all time and materials expended in cleaning customer aircraft to assist in billing.
• Ensuring that all aircraft flight decks are clean and tidy prior to departure.
• Ensuring that all toilet and potable water servicing is correctly carried out and in a timely manner.
• Carry out any carpet shampooing or other heavy duty cleaning requirement as required.
• Advise Shift Supervisor if any items of interior or exterior require rectification or attention.
• To liaise with supervisors and/or Licensed Engineers for cleaning requirements of Aircraft component during base maintenance.
• Clean Aircraft exterior and brightwork areas.
• Keeping the hangar clean and presentable at all times, emptying of waste bins, waste oils / fuels containers and cleaning of equipment
  
  

Working Hours

The Stansted Engineering department generally operates Monday : Friday, 08:00 : 16:30 40 hours per week.

Overtime as and when required is agreed with the Hangar Superintendent or Engineering Manager in advance, for which you will receive the options of payment or lieu time.

You are expected to work flexibly, as the needs of the business require. On occasions, alternative working hours will be required and this may include weekend / bank holiday working.

About You

• Ideal candidates will have experience of working in a similar role, within the aviation industry, or high:end car dealerships / valeting.
• Knowledge of specific cleaning products for a variety of surfaces, such as leather and fabric is advantageous.
• Applicants should also have an enthusiastic, willing personality with a sense of humour and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. Good communication skills combined with courtesy and integrity are essential.
  
  

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave entitlements (pro:rated during first year, dependent on start date and shift pattern)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Happy Birthday Day
• Harrods Retirement Savings Plan Foundation (Contributory Company Pension)
• Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount)
• Onsite Parking
• Full Uniform Provided
  
  

Please note the company is NOT able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Aircraft Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Operative, Hangar Assistant Aviation Cleaning, Aircraft Detailer may also be considered for this role.

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