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Aircraft Cleaner BHX

Salary Range
£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Birmingham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Up and Away Aviation Services provide expert cleaning services throughout the UK, helping keep our commercial client’s aircraft and brand reputation spotless.

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individuals to join our team, ensuring the highest levels of cleaning standards are consistently delivered. You will work within a team to carry out a high standard of services for our client's commercial aircraft.

Shifts follow a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities depending on the role could include:

  • To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team
  • Removing rubbish from the aircraft and making sure that it is properly disposed
  • General cleaning of offices and staff area
  • Restocking of cleaning vehicles and equipment
  • Clean interior areas of aircraft cabin including removal of blankets, vacuuming carpets, wipe down equipment and surfaces
  • Replenish seat pockets with airline material as per customer specification
  • Clean lavatories, wash basins, surfaces, mirrors and replenish lavatory supplies
  • Clean and sanitise galleys, mopping floors
  • Arrange seat belts, placement of headrests, pillows and blankets
  • Clean exterior of the aircraft as required
  • Operating bowser/ground handling equipment around the airport may be required
  • Maintain a safe working environment at all times, especially when using equipment and PPE

Key requirements

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to suit client needs
  • Good attention to detail
  • Previous aircraft cleaning experience would be highly beneficial
  • Valid Passport/Photo ID and right to work in the UK
  • 5 years' check-able work history
  • Clean Disclosure/ Criminal Record Check
  • Must be willing to undergo relevant training as required

Why Up and Away?

We are renowned in the aviation industry for our high standards, and we passionately believe helping colleagues achieve a good work/life balance is key to their happiness in the workplace.

The tailored training and support our new starters and existing colleagues receive is second to none and we have a range of other benefits available to our team including:

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support;
  • Sick Pay;
  • Recognition Schemes;
  • Referral Bonus;
  • Employee Airport Discounts
  • Paid Car Parking;
  • Quality Uniform and Equipment;
  • Enhanced Overtime Rate
  • ...and much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.51 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Birmingham, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aircraft Cleaner BHX roles across Up and Away Aviation Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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