Aircraft Cleaner

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Cleaner

REPORTING TO: Operation Manager

LOCATION: London Gatwick Airport RH6 0NP

CONTRACT: Fixed Term until 31 October 2025, 4 on 4 off, 40 hours per week

PAY RATE: £12.55-£13.10 per hour

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The main purposes of the Aircraft Cleaner role are to work efficiently, as directed by relevant supervisors. As part of a team, you will assist in cleaning and restocking the aircraft to the high standards required by our customers, conduct thorough security checks of the aircraft, and always display the core values of our client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL

1. Vacuuming carpets and wiping down equipment and surfaces.
2. Clean a range of aircraft/offices to the specification provided by managers.
3. Removing rubbish and ensuring proper disposal.
4. Cleaning and restocking aircraft consumables.
5. Security checking of the aircraft for suspicious packages and reporting any findings as per the Covert Testing Procedures.
6. Working to deadlines.
7. Ability to work in a teamwork environment and ensure familiarity with all areas of the operation and aircraft.
8. Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner while complying with the company’s expectations, rules, and procedures.
9. Proper handling of hazardous materials, correct use of uniform, safety vest, earplugs, and safety behavior actions inside and outside the aircraft.
10. Maintaining professionalism in appearance and manners towards co-workers, clients, and any other person within the airport and work location.
11. Cleaning all seats, seatback pockets, tray tables, and replacing soiled magazines.
12. Folding blankets and storing blankets and pillows in overhead compartments.
13. Carrying out other duties within the Gatwick Operation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Very good attention to detail and observation skills.
2. Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
3. Able to work as part of a team.
4. Able to carry heavy loads and climb stairs.
5. Quickly adapting to a very busy operational environment.
6. Able to work without constant supervision and follow management instructions.
7. Reliable and flexible.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
9. Full training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL

All applicants must have the indefinite right to work in the UK and have been a resident for a minimum of 3 years.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
• Get Fit Programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money, and work.
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page.

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission-critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants, and distribution centres, entertainment venues, and more. In the UK, we’re proud to service iconic sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM is committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.