Aircraft Cleaner - Manchester Airport - Virgin Atlantic
Optime Group · Manchester, England
Aircraft Cleaner - Manchester Airport - Virgin Atlantic at Optime Group, based in Manchester, England, paying £12.69 - £14.00 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Salary
- £12.69 - £14.00 per hour
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Contract
- Temp to perm
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Cleaner
24% below the typical rate for cleaner
Reference B5FEE5FD1E
About the role
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:
- 14th September
What's on offer:
- Rate of pay: £12.69 per hour
- Morning Shifts
- Must be able to work all the below
- 04:30 – 10:30
- 05:00 – 11:00
- 06:30 – 12:30
- Shift pattern: 4 on 2 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 2 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: 04:30 – 10:30
- Day 2: 05:00 – 11:00
- Day 3: 06:30 – 12:30
- Day 4: 06:30 – 12:30
- OFF
- OFF
This is a 24-30 hours per week role however overtime will be available.
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.
Requirements
✅ You Must:
• Have 3 years UK residency (security clearance)
• Provide 5-year history
• Pass basic criminal record check + CTC
• Be comfortable on your feet for long periods
Benefits
🎯 What You’ll Get:
✔ Weekly pay
✔ Pay increase confirmed
✔ Stable shift pattern
✔ Temp to perm opportunity
This is a really exciting role working at one of the UKs busiest airports. This is a fantastic opportunoty if you are looking for career growth or a chahnge in career.
Apply today to find out more!
Reference: B5FEE5FD1E · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Sep 2026 · Listed via Optime Group
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