Aircraft Cleaner/Driver-UK

Ready for take off? Join Swissport for an exciting career in aviation.

Cleaning Agents provide a variety of professional cleaning services to ensure aircraft are well presented on both the interior and exterior. This includes (but not be limited) to performing a range of interior and exterior cleaning as contacted by the airline. Other duties may include cleaning office or retail facilities and the operation of specialist ground servicing equipment.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

  • Clean interior areas of the aircraft cabin including the removal of blankets, vacuuming aircraft carpets, wipe down tables, walls, overhead bins, windows and remove trash from seat pockets

  • Replenish seat pockets with airline materials as per customer requirements

  • Clean lavatories; wash basins, surfaces, mirrors and replenish lavatory supplies

  • Clean and sanitise aircraft galleys; mopping floors and wipe down of work surfaces

  • Arrange seatbelts on seats, placement of headrests, pillows and blankets as required

  • Clean exterior areas of the aircraft as required

  • Provide security cleans/checks as required

  • Provide professional cleaning for office and retail areas as required

  • Drive and/or operate ground support equipment which may include vans, aircraft steps, hi-lift vehicles, water/lavatory service trucks

  • Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager

  • Comply with all UK/Ireland/EU legislation as well as airport authority and carrier security requirements

  • Comply with Swissport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

  • Maintain the highest standards of safety and security at all time

  • Other duties as assigned

Why you will love working for Swissport:

  • Swissport is the world's leading provider of ground and air cargo services active across the globe.

  • Our roles are permanent on either a full or part-time basis.

  • We offer a great work-life balance with rosters being issued 28 days in advance and

  • Annual leave request responded to within 7 days.

  • From day one you’ll receive free access to an Employee Assistance Program.

  • You'll benefit from free car parking, uniform and PPE.

  • We offer an industry leading induction and training programme.

  • You’ll have access to on-going learning and development opportunities.

  • A skills-based grading structure, which offers career development and progression.

  • Being part of a great team.

  • Airport specific retail discounts.

  • and much more!

The list is not exhaustive and is not intended to restrict the scope of the job but clearly define a starting point and may vary depending on location and local customer requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)

  • Ability to speak and understand the English language

  • Ability to travel to the airport at times where public transport is not available

  • Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required

  • Willingness to work in inclement weather

  • Physically fit, able to work in a manual environment

  • Able to work as a team in a fast paced environment
  • A full UK driving license

  • Previous experience working in an aviation environment is desired

  • Ability to speak additional languages is desired

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