Aircraft Waste Collector - EasyJet

Optime Group

Gatwick Airport, England, United Kingdom permanent

Posted: February 5, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Aircraft Cleaners to join a well-respected and successful client at Gatwick Airport. This job offers full time hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic conditions and facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL VALID UK MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE

What's on offer:

• Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour - Increasing to £16.47 per hour after 12 months.
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (All shift patterns may be subject to change)
• Shift Time: 08:00 to 20:00 or 09:00 to 21:00 or 10:00 to 22:00 - You must be fully flexible to work within these time frames.
• Weekly Pay.
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Confirmed start date :

• 27th April 2026

Overview:

Important: This is a physically demanding role that includes extensive manual tasks such as bending, lifting, walking, and working in tight spaces.

Key Duties:

• Consistently deliver the highest level of customer service to cabin crew and airline staff.
• Collect waste and recycling directly from aircraft, ensuring prompt and efficient removal.
• Carry out ad hoc cleaning tasks to support operational needs.
• Correctly segregate waste and cleaning materials in line with recycling and environmental guidelines.
• Ensure strict compliance with both airline and airport policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure working environment at all times.
• Report any safety concerns, hazards, or irregularities immediately.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota and you will need to be fully flexible with the days and hours you can work. This could be subject to change!

• Shift Time: 08:00 to 20:00 or 09:00 to 21:00 or 10:00 to 22:00 - You must be fully flexible to work within these time frames.

Requirements:

• Residency in the UK for the last 3 years or longer.
• Full Manual Driving Licence (Essential)
• Regular Driver in the UK (Essential) You will be driving a van and trailer around the airport.
• Previous cleaning experience. (Essential)
• Good attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Five year fully checkable reference history to be completed prior to your start date.
• Clear UK Criminal Record Check (Ability to provide overseas Criminal Record Checks if applicable)

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.

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