Aircraft Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
JOB TITLE: Aircraft Cleaner
REPORTING TO: Operation Manager
LOCATION: London Gatwick Airport RH6 0NP
CONTRACT: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
PAY RATE: £11.95 per hour
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
The main purposes of the Aircraft Cleaner role are to work efficiently, as directed by relevant supervisors, as part of a team you will assist cleaning and restock the aircraft to the high standards required by our customers, conduct thorough security checks of the aircraft, and always display the core values of our client.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL
- Vacuuming carpets and wiping down equipment and surfaces
- Clean a range of aircraft/offices to the specification provided by managers.
- Removing rubbish and making sure that it is properly disposed.
- Cleaning and restocking aircraft consumables
- Security checking of the aircraft looking for suspicious packages and report any findings accordingly as per the Covert Testing Procedures
- Used to working to deadlines.
- Ability to work in a teamwork environment ensure the familiarity with all areas of the operation and aircraft.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner while complying with the company’s expectations, rules, and procedures.
- Assuring the proper handling of hazardous materials, correct use of uniform, safety vest, earplugs, and safety behaviour actions inside and outside the aircraft.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in appearance and manners towards co-workers, clients and any other person within the airport and work location.
- Clean all seats, seatback pockets, tray tables and replace soiled magazines.
- Fold blankets and store blankets and pillows in overhead compartments
- Carry out other duties within the Gatwick Operation
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Very good attention to details and very good observation skills.
- Being able to work under pressure and multitasking.
- Able to work as part of the Team.
- Able to carry heavy loads and climb stairs.
- Being able to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.
- Able to work without constant supervision and follow the management instructions.
- Reliable and flexible
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Full training will be provided.
ESSENTIAL
- All applicants must have the indefinite right to work in the UK and have been a resident for a minimum of 3 years.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aircraft Cleaner roles across ABM's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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