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Aircraft Cleaner - Virgin Atlantic Airport

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Optime Group
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Airport Staff & Aviation Operations, Transportation Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.53 - 12.96 GBP Hourly GBP 12.53 12.96 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Optime Group are proud to be recruiting Aircraft Cleaners for a prestigious client at Manchester Airport. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company offering excellent conditions and facilities.

PLEASE NOTE:

This role requires you to be a resident in the UK for 3 years or longer. What's on offer:

  • Working Hours:

    8.5 hour shifts between 04:00am - 23:00pm (You must be flexible with the hours you work)
  • Shift pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off.
  • Hours per week: 40 hours
  • Rate of pay: £12.53 per hour, increasing to £12.96 on the 1st April 2026
  • Weekly Pay (every Friday)
  • Temp to Perm (performance-related).
Start Date:
  • 10th March 2026
  • 17th March 2026
  • 24th March 2026
  • 14th April 2026
Key responsibilities:
  • 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:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 2 off and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work.
This could be subject to change!

Example shift hours for 40
hours per week (4 on 2 off pattern):
  • Day 1: 04:00am to 13:00pm
  • Day 2: 05:0am to 14:00pm
  • Day 3: 14:00pm to 23:00pm
  • Day 4: 14:00pm to 23:00pm
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The ideal candidate:
  • 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 .
  • 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 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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