Aircraft Cleaner

Aircraft Cleaner - Belfast International Airport

Optime Group · Belfast International Airport, United Kingdom · Part-time · Posted 2026-10-30

Salary: GBP 20,000–23,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Belfast Airport

Description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for Aircraft Cleaner to join a well-respected and successful client at Belfast International Airport.

Please note:

• Successful applicants must hold a Valid UK Driving Licence
• Due to enhanced background checks, this role is only suitable if you have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 years.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of pay: £12.94 per hour rising to £13.70 between the hours of 00:00 & 06:00
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
• Shift Timing: Night Shift - 22:00 to 06:00 or 22:00 to 04:00
• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Temp to Perm (performance-based).
• Free staff car parking.

Key Duties:

• Clean aircraft cabins to airline and regulatory standards, including:

• Vacuuming carpets and seats.

• Cleaning and disinfecting tray tables, armrests, seatbacks, and overhead bins.
• Emptying and sanitizing lavatories and galleys.
• Removing and disposing of waste.

• Replacing seat pocket materials (e.g., safety cards, magazines

• Restock onboard supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, and catering items.

• Drive cleaning vehicles safely around the airport.
• Load and unload cleaning supplies and equipment from vehicles.
• Follow all airport and airline safety procedures, including wearing PPE.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors regarding schedules and assignments.
• Work in all weather conditions and be prepared for variable shift times.

Shifts available:

The airport is operational 365 days a year, 7 days a week so full flexibility is required.

This could be subject to change!

• 4 on 4 off

• Day 1: 22:00 to 06:00 or 22:00 to 04:00

• Day 2: 22:00 to 06:00 or 22:00 to 04:00
• Day 3: 22:00 to 06:00 or 22:00 to 04:00

• Day 4: 22:00 to 06:00 or 22:00 to 04:00

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Requirements:

• Must hold a Full UK Manual Driving License.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Great work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpretational skills.
• Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial.
• Physical fitness and the ability to stand for extended periods and perform cleaning duties.
• Proof of National Insurance
• Proof of (current) Address
• 5 Year Address History
• Successful candidates will be required to complete an Access NI following their interview in line with CAA requirements.

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.

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