Aircraft Appearance Team Leader

Horley, England, UK on site Until 9/30/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

LOCATION: Gatwick Airport

HOURS: 4 on/4 off, 40 hours per week

RATE OF PAY: Competitive

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Role and Overview

The purpose of the Team Leader is to ensure quality of cleaning standards are met within the time frame set.

The ideal candidate will have experience of cleaning. The responsibility of the cleaning and/or ensuring service level agreements are met is the responsibility of team leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactive management of cleaning team onboard aircraft.

• Ensure that the team maintains quality standards of cleaning.

• Set an example and deliver legendary service.

• Monitor the team to ensure all members are working to agreed standards.

• Responsible for obtaining sign off sheets from each airline.

• Complete final walkthrough of aircraft.

• Ensure that the employees perform their jobs effectively.

• Responsible for following daily plan of allocation set by supervisor

• Supporting the team to clean each Aircraft

• Great communication with the Supervisor and team

Requirements

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge and use of the following essential skills:

• Previous Team Leader experience.

• Good inter-personal and communication skills.

• Ability to use own initiative to identify and prioritise tasks.

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

• Approachable and courteous manner.

• Must have a Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

  • 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
  • Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
  • Get Fit Programme
  • Financial and legal support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
  • Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
  • Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
  • Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

About this role

Summary

Manage aircraft cleaning teams to ensure quality standards and service delivery at Gatwick.

Job title

Aircraft Appearance Team Leader

Experience level

team leader level

Industry

facility management

Location requirements

Gatwick Airport, UK, on-site role, flexible hours

Salary

Rate of pay: Competitive

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

team leader experiencecommunication skillsinitiativework alonework in teamcourteous mannerfull clean UK driving license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cleaningteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site

United Kingdom

On-site Country