Job Description
Up and Away Aviation Services provide expert cleaning services throughout the UK, helping keep our commercial client’s aircraft and brand reputation spotless.
We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual to join our team, ensuring the highest levels of technical cleaning standards are consistently delivered. You will work within a team to carry out a high standard of services for our client's commercial aircraft.
We have full-time permanent positions available on night shifts; on a 4 on 4 off basis, but flexibility to work various shifts may be required. Shift times are to be confirmed in due course.
Key Responsibilities depending on the role could include:
- To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team
- Support the delivery of all exterior cleaning and additional technical services within the designated time and to the required standard and satisfaction of the customer.
- Restocking of cleaning vehicles and equipment
- Complete full exterior washing of aircraft including wet, dry, hand and tech washes to remove stains, dust, soil, carbon, grease or oil deposit
- Be proficient in cleaning all aspects of the exterior including wings, belly, wheels etc
- Complete additional works including flight deck technical cleans, carpet fittings, and carpet shampooing
- De-icing during the winter periods
- Operating bowser/ground handling equipment and cherry picker/scissor lift around the airport
- Support other teams when required with cleaning interior areas of aircraft including the cabin, galleys and lavatories, and toilet and water service
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times, especially when using equipment and PPE
Key requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to suit client needs
- A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is essential for this position
- Ability to work at height is essential for the role
- Previous aircraft cleaning experience would be highly beneficial
- Valid Passport/ID and right to work in the UK
- 5 years' check-able work history
- Clean Disclosure/ Criminal Record Check
- Must be willing to undergo relevant training as require
- Flexibility to work different shifts where required
Why Up and Away?
We are renowned in the aviation industry for our high standards, and we passionately believe helping colleagues achieve a good work/life balance is key to their happiness in the workplace.
The tailored training and support our new starters and existing colleagues receive is second to none and we have a range of other benefits available to our team including:
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support;
- Sick Pay;
- Recognition Schemes;
- Referral Bonus;
- Employee Airport Discounts
- Paid Car Parking;
- Quality Uniform and Equipment;
- Enhanced Overtime Rate
- ...and much more!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person