Aircraft Cleaner - Nights - Birmingham Airport

Optime Group are proudly working in partnership with a well-known Birmingham Airport ground handling business to recruit a team of Aircraft Cleaners (Flexible Working).

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to be a resident in the UK for 3 years or longer.

Start Date: 26th May 2026

What’s on offer:

• Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off
• Shift timing: 00:00am to 08:00am - 8-hour shifts
• Ongoing shifts and development opportunities.
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Full training provided
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties:

• 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 available:

Below are the shifts that will be available on the App, you must be able to work a 4 on 4 off pattern and able to work PM shifts. This is not a full-time role.

Example Roster:

• Night 1: 00:00am to 08:00am
• Night 2: 00:00am to 08:00am
• Night 3: 00:00am to 08:00am
• Night 4: 00:00am to 08:00am
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF

Requirements:

• Has lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years or more, as all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Counter Terrorist Check (CTC).
• Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
• This role requires you to stand for long periods of time (8 hours).
• UK Settled Status (If applicable).
• Proof of National Insurance.
• Proof of (current) Address.
• 5 Year Address History.
• 5 Year Work Reference History.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check and CTC following interview in line with CAA requirements.

Please note: As this is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.