Aircraft Cleaner - Night Shifts

Optime Group

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Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK on site Until 9/10/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 12, 2026 Last posted July 12, 2026
Job description

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

Start Date:

  • 20th July

What's on offer:

  • Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour
  • Working Hours: (You must be flexible with the hours you work
  • Shift pattern: 2-3 Shifts Per Week - 23:45-07:00
  • 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:

This role would be seen as a part time role, working 2-3 nights per week.

The shift hours for the position would be nights - 23:45 - 07:00

There is a possible for these days to be extended, based on cover, Overtime etc.

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, perform security checks, ensure readiness for flights.

Job title

Aircraft Cleaner - Night Shifts

Experience level

null

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

aviation

Location requirements

Candidate must be in Newcastle, UK; remote work not allowed.

Salary

£12.71 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

passportdriving licenceNational Insuranceaddress proofreference

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

aircraft cleaninghazardous materials handlingsecurity checks
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

On-site City