Aircraft Cleaner – Manchester Airport – Virgin Atlantic

Company: Optimegroup
Apply for the Aircraft Cleaner – Manchester Airport – Virgin Atlantic
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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.

Start Date

  • 14th September

What’s on offer

  • Rate of pay: £12.69 per hour
  • Morning Shifts
  • Must be able to work all the below
  • 04:30 – 10:30
  • 05:00 – 11:00
  • 06:30 – 12:30
  • Shift pattern: 4 on 2 off
  • Overtime available
  • 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 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!

  • Day 1: 04:30 – 10:30
  • Day 2: 05:00 – 11:00
  • Day 3: 06:30 – 12:30
  • Day 4: 06:30 – 12:30
  • OFF
  • OFF

This is a 24-30 hours per week role however overtime will be available.

The ideal candidate

  • Valid Passport or Driving Licence /Birth Certificate or National ID card.
  • This role requires you to stand for long periods of time
  • UK Settled Status (If applicable).
  • Proof of National Insurance.
  • Proof of (current) Address.
  • 5 Year Address History.
  • 5 Year Work Reference History.

PLEASE NOTE

As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

Requirements

  • Have 3 years UK residency (security clearance)
  • Provide 5-year history
  • Pass basic criminal record check + CTC
  • Be comfortable on your feet for long periods

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Pay increase confirmed
  • Stable shift pattern
  • Temp to perm opportunity

This is a really exciting role working at one of the UKs busiest airports. This is a fantastic opportunoty if you are looking for career growth or a chahnge in career.

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026