Hangar Cleaner

Volantes Recruitment; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Volantes Recruitment is seeking a reliable, hands-on cleaner for an aircraft hangar at Bournemouth Airport. The role covers the hangar floor, workshops, offices, welfare areas and external grounds; a full UK driving licence is essential as you will move between areas and run small errands.

You will work in a busy aviation environment, following site health and safety procedures, using spill kits for spill clean-ups, operating floor scrubbers, and reporting hazards to the site supervisor.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in industrial, commercial or warehouse setting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Physically fit with ability to stand, lift and perform manual cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub and mop hangar floors and spill clean-up using spill kits.
• Clean workshops, stores, offices, meeting rooms and welfare areas.
• Empty bins and manage waste segregation and recycling including hazardous waste handling as directed.
• Keep walkways, fire exits and emergency routes clear of debris.
• Carry out FOD sweeps in hangar and apron areas.
• Report damage or hazards to the site supervisor and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Reliable & punctual

Manual handling

Job description

Our cleint is looking for a reliable, hands-on cleaner to keep its aircraft hangar and surrounding facilities at Bournemouth Airport clean, safe and presentable.

This is a long-term temporary position suited to someone who takes pride in their work and is comfortable working independently in a busy aviation environment.

The role covers the hangar floor, workshops, offices, welfare areas and the grounds around the site. A driving licence is essential, as the role involves moving between areas of the site and occasional runs for supplies.

Key duties

• Sweep, scrub and mop hangar floors, including spill clean-up using the correct spill kits
• Clean workshops, stores, offices, meeting rooms and welfare areas (kitchens, toilets, changing rooms)
• Empty bins and manage waste segregation and recycling, including hazardous waste handling as directed
• Keep walkways, fire exits and emergency routes clear and free of debris
• Carry out Foreign Object Debris (FOD) sweeps in and around the hangar and apron areas
• Clean windows, doors, fixtures and fittings
• Tidy external areas around the site, including car parks and entrances
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and consumables, collecting supplies when needed
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and pressure washers safely
• Report any damage, hazards or maintenance issues to the site supervisor
• Follow all site health and safety, COSHH and airside procedures

Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in an industrial, commercial or warehouse setting
• Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work, standing and lifting
• Good attention to detail and a safety-first attitude

Desirable

• Experience in an aviation, engineering or manufacturing environment
• COSHH awareness or training
• Experience using industrial floor cleaning machines
• Own transport (Bournemouth Airport has limited public transport links)

Site and compliance

The hangar sits on an operational airport, so the successful candidate will need to pass pre-employment checks before starting.

• A 5-year employment and address history, with any gaps accounted for
• Background and criminal record checks for an airport ID pass
• Site health and safety induction on day one
• PPE provided (hi-vis, safety boots and gloves as required)