Aircraft Cleaner

Optime Group

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Manchester, England, UK on site Until 10/7/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Optime Group are proud to be recruiting Aircraft Cleaners for a prestigious client at Manchester Airport. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company offering excellent conditions and facilities.

Start Date:

  • 30th July

What's on offer:

  • Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour
  • AM Shifts Available 6:00 - 10:00 PM Shifts Available 18:00 - 22:00
  • Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off
  • Overtime available
  • Weekly Pay (every Friday)
  • Temp to Perm (performance-related).

Key responsibilities:

  • Cleaning of all areas of various sizes of aeroplanes making sure they are ready for their next journeys.
  • Cleaning and restocking aircraft consumables.
  • Vacuuming carpets and wiping down equipment and surfaces.
  • Cleaning aircraft kitchen areas (galleys) and washrooms.
  • Removing rubbish and making sure that it is properly disposed.
  • Assuring the proper handling of hazardous materials.
  • Security checking of the aircraft and reporting any findings as per your training.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

  • Day 1: 06:00 - 10:00 or 18:00 - 22:00
  • Day 2: 06:00 - 10:00 or 18:00 - 22:00
  • Day 3: 06:00 - 10:00 or 18:00 - 22:00
  • Day 4: 06:00 - 10:00 or 18:00 - 22:00
  • OFF
  • OFF
  • OFF
  • OFF

This is a 16 hours per week role however overtime would be avaialbe.

The ideal candidate:

  • Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
  • This role requires you to stand for long periods of time
  • UK Settled Status (If applicable).
  • Proof of National Insurance.
  • Proof of (current) Address.
  • 5 Year Address History.
  • 5 Year Work Reference History.

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.

About this role

Summary

Clean aircraft, handle hazardous materials, restock supplies, and perform security checks.

Job title

Aircraft Cleaner

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

aviation

Location requirements

Manchester, UK; flexible shifts; no remote work

Salary

£12.71 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

passport or driving licenseproof of addressproof of NI5-year address history5-year work reference history

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

aircraft cleaninghazardous materialssecurity checksrestockingvacuuming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Manchester, UK

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