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$32k per year
Location
In office (Birmingham)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Optime scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Optime is a UK workforce solutions and recruitment agency headquartered in Crawley that supplies staff to high-volume industries including aviation, hospitality, rail, security, and warehouse and logistics. Launched in 2016 as an aviation recruitment specialist serving Gatwick Airport, it now operates across the UK and the UAE for clients such as DHL, Virgin Atlantic and Menzies, providing background checks, managed on-site services and its own Elevate workforce management software. It recruits aircraft and airport cleaners, customer service agents, vending operators, HGV drivers and warehouse staff for client sites, plus its own recruitment and operations managers.

Optime Group are proudly working in partnership with a well-known Birmingham Airport ground handling business to recruit a team of Aircraft Cleaners.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to be a resident in the UK for 3 years or longer.

Start Date: Tuesday 29th September

What’s on offer:

  • Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour
  • Shifts available: Night Shifts 4on 4 off
  • Overtime available
  • Ongoing shifts and development opportunities.
  • Weekly Pay (every Friday)
  • Full training provided
  • Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties:

  • 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 available:

Shifts: 4on 4off

  • 00:00 to 08:00

Requirements:

  • 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 is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.

For an opportunity to join this fantastic business, please submit your CV to apply today!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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