Aircraft Cleaner - Night Shifts Airport

Job in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK

Listing for: Optime Group

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-05-22

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Airport Staff & Aviation Operations

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.71 GBP Hourly GBP 12.71 HOUR

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
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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.

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