Aircraft Cleaner (Flexible Working) - Heathrow Airport

Optime Group are proudly working in partnership with a well-known Heathrow Airport ground handling business to recruit a team of Aircraft Cleaners (Flexible Working).

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to be a resident in the UK for 3 years or longer.

Start Date:

• 14th of September 2026

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour
• 4 days of paid training provided from the dates above.
• You must pick up a minimum of 3 shifts per week. Including 1 weekend day. (Shift timing examples below)
• Ongoing shifts and development opportunities.
• Trained on multiple skills to operate effectively.
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)

Key Duties:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Has lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years or more, as all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Counter Terrorist Check (CTC).
• Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
• This role requires you to stand for long periods of time (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 and CTC following interview in line with CAA requirements.

Shifts available:

Below are the shifts that will be available on the App, you must be able to work 3 shifts per week and able to work both AM and PM shifts. This is not a full-time role.

Example Shifts:

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 08:00 - 15:00
• 10:00 - 19:00
• 12:00 – 21:00
• 12:30 – 21:30
• 13:00 – 22:00
• 14:00 – 23:00

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.