Cleaning Operatives - Newcastle Airport - Permanent

Warehousingsolutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uniform provided

Travel discounts

Career progression

Pension scheme

Airport retail discounts

Paid holiday

Job summary

Warehousingsolutions is hiring Airport Cleaning Operatives to join the terminal services team at Newcastle Airport. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for travelers across 24/7 operations.

The role offers both full-time and part-time contracts with a pay of £17.50–£24.50 per hour, plus shift premiums for nights and weekends. Reliable, punctual applicants with good English are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Reliability to commute to airport for early starts or late finishes
• Good level of spoken English for team and passenger contact
• Able to stay on feet for long shifts and perform cleaning tasks
• Self-motivation with ability to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Terminal maintenance in high-traffic areas
• Washroom hygiene: cleaning, disinfecting, restocking
• Waste management: emptying bins and keeping floors clean
• Specialist cleaning: operate floor buffers and vacuums (training provided)
• Security awareness: report unattended baggage or suspicious activity
• Customer service: assist passengers with directions or facilities

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Physical fitness

Attitude

Job description

Location: Newcastle Airport

Salary: £17.50 – £24.50 per hour (Shift premiums for nights/weekends)

Position Type: Full-time & Part-time available (Permanent)

Job Overview

We are looking for hardworking and reliable Airport Cleaning Operatives to join our terminal services team. You will be the face of the airport, ensuring that passengers have a world-class experience in a clean, safe, and hygienic environment. This role is fast-paced and essential to the 24/7 operation of London's busiest travel hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Terminal Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining high-traffic areas including departure lounges, check-in desks, and arrival halls.
• Washroom Hygiene: Ensuring all restroom facilities are cleaned, disinfected, and restocked to a high standard throughout the shift.
• Waste Management: Emptying bins, recycling properly, and ensuring floors are free of litter and spillages.
• Specialist Cleaning: Operating industrial cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners (training provided).
• Security Awareness: Remaining vigilant and reporting any unattended baggage or suspicious activity to Airport Security immediately.
• Customer Service: Providing friendly assistance to passengers who may have questions about directions or facilities.

Requirements & Skills

• Reliability: Ability to commute to the airport for early starts (e.g., 4:00 AM) or late finishes; flexibility with shift patterns is essential.
• Communication: Good level of spoken English to communicate with team members and passengers.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to remain on your feet for the duration of a shift and perform manual cleaning tasks.
• Attitude: A "can-do" approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a large team.

Benefits

• Full training and uniform provided.
• Travel discounts
• Career progression into Team Leader or Supervisor roles.
• Paid holiday, pension scheme, and airport retail discounts.