Aircraft Cleaner - Newcastle Airport

General Information

Job Title

Aircraft Cleaner - Newcastle Airport

Date

Monday, March 2, 2026

City

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

County

Tyne and Wear

UK Hourly Pay Rate

£ 12.22

Full/Part time

Part Time

Shift

Day

Shift Start Time

11:00am

Shift End Time

07:00pm

Shift Pattern

UK Standard 4 on/4 off

Requirements and Description

*£12.22ph - Monthly Pay*

Role Summary

An Aircraft Cleaner must be proactive and adaptable and strive to ensure the highest levels of cleaning standards are consistently met. You should be able to work with a team carrying out a variety of cleaning tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team.
• To work within a team carrying out night stop cleans or within the deep clean team.
• Removing rubbish from the aircraft and making sure that it is properly disposed of.
• General cleaning of offices and staff area.
• Restocking of cleaning vehicles and equipment.
• Cleaning interior areas of aircraft cabin including removal of blankets, vacuuming carpets, wiping 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.
• Always maintain a safe working environment, especially when using equipment and PPE.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualities required

• Ability to work under pressure to schedules and adapt quickly to suit client needs.
• Ability to work shifts, bank holidays and weekends.
• A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is desirable.
• Good attention to detail to take pride in cleaning standards.
• Previous aircraft cleaning experience would be highly beneficial.
• Valid Passport/ID and right to work in the UK.
• Proof of Address and National Insurance Number.
• 5 years' check-able work history.
• Receipt of a satisfactory standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Must be willing to undergo relevant training as required.
• Zero tolerance approach to health & safety non-compliance.
• Excellent communication skills.

Safety and Compliance Responsibilities:

All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:

• Fully understand and comply with the company Health and Safety and Safety Management System policies.
• Co-operate with management to perform or comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Take reasonable care and necessary precautions for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety or welfare reasons.

• Report any work situation, equipment or activity that represent a danger to health and safety.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences.
• Carry out work in accordance with company information, procedures and training provided.

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