Aircraft Cleaner - Manchester Airport - Virgin Atlantic
Listing ref 1a7d498358
- WhereManchester
- Posted17 August 2026
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.
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.
What this role involves
General background for cleaner roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Maintain stock levels of cleaning products
- Follow health and safety regulations, for example those covering food and hygiene, or working at height
- Mix cleaning chemicals and detergents safely and in the right amounts
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 34 to 42 variable
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Optime Group's own careers site.
