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Aircraft Cleaners - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group
United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2025
💰 £28,000/yr

About the role

Aviation Recruitment Experts Optime are seeking an experienced Aircraft Cleaners to join a respected team at Gatwick Airport for the upcoming summer season.

What's on offer:

  • Rate of pay: £14.77 per hour
  • Shift pattern: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Weekly pay (Every Friday)
  • Full training provided
  • Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Confirmed training dates:

  • March 2025
  • April 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean aircraft interiors including seats, windows, and tray tables to ensure the cabin is ready for passengers
  • Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained throughout the cabin and aircraft compartments
  • Remove any rubbish or unwanted items from the aircraft
  • Replenish necessary supplies (e.g., blankets, pillows, magazines) for each flight
  • Ensure that the aircraft is cleaned to a high standard in accordance with airline protocols
  • Work efficiently and safely to meet tight turnaround times between flights
  • Be flexible in responding to additional cleaning needs when required

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 3 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. Please note, your shifts can start as early as 03:00am. This could be subject to change!

An example of the shift hours:

4 on 3 off rolling (Days):

  • Thursday: 0500-1430
  • Friday: 0500-1130
  • Saturday: 0900-1500
  • Sunday: 0900-1500 or 1600-2000
  • Monday: OFF
  • Tuesday: OFF
  • Wednesday: OFF

Requirements:

  • Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
  • This role requires you to stand for long periods of time (6-8 hours).
  • UK Settled Status (If applicable)
  • Proof of National Insurance
  • Proof of (current) Address
  • 5 Year Address History
  • 5 Year Work Reference History
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following the interview in line with CAA requirements.


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, please submit your CV to apply!

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

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