Aircraft Cleaner - Night Shifts - Newcastle Airport

Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Optime Group

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Callerton, United Kingdom, NE5 1
Job Description

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

Start Date
  • May 2026
What's on offer
  • Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour
  • Working Hours: 23:00 pm to 07:00 am (You must be flexible with the hours you work)
  • Shift pattern: 5 on 3 off
  • Weekly Pay (every Friday)
  • Temp to Perm (performance-related).
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 5 on 3 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 (40 hours per week, 5 on 3 off pattern)
  • Night 1: 23:00 pm to 07:00 am
  • Night 2: 23:00 pm to 07:00 am
  • Night 3: 23:00 pm to 07:00 am
  • Night 4: 23:00 pm to 07:00 am
  • Night 5: 23:00 pm to 07:00 am
  • OFF
  • OFF
  • OFF
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 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 position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.