Aircraft Cleaner (Non-driver) - Fixed Term

Gatwick Ground Services (GGS) provide airport ground operations at London Gatwick and London City Airports. As a wholly owned British Airways subsidiary, we take great pride in delivering impeccable customer service and comprehensive training. We deliver the highest standard of ground handling to British Airways and our other airline partners.

The Aircraft Cleaning team are pivotal in ensuring the cabin is prepared to the high standards of our esteemed airline partners ready for passengers while adhering to quick turnarounds. You will ensure the appearance of the aircraft is presentable and that toiletries are replenished.

This position will run on a rolling day shift pattern, and you must be available to cover your rostered shift times 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Bank Holidays and religious festivals. We are currently offering a fixed term contract until 31st October 2026 with the possibility of an offer of a permanent contract at the end of this period.

• Perform cleaning tasks to a high standard using approved materials and equipment.
• Ensure aircraft and related spaces are impeccably clean and secure.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicles.
• Uphold the high standards our esteemed airline partners expect.
• Report any issues to your Team Leader or Cleaning Duty Manager.
• Prioritise personal Health & Safety in accordance with our policies.
• Contribute to the development of our business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate previous cleaning experience.
• Must be flexible.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a full airside pass including a satisfactory criminal record check.
• Must be able to obtain and retain Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC), which will involve an in-depth background check process.
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for a minimum of 3 years to qualify for CTC.
• Ability to work under pressure and to fast turnarounds.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Strong team approach.
• Pragmatic and solution-focused.
• Ability to clearly and accurately interpret and communicate relevant information.
• Resilient and tenacious; able to pursue goals in the face of obstacles.

We offer an annual salary of £24,297.00 plus £2,405.40 additional annual shift pay, amounting to a combined hourly rate of £13.69. Overtime is paid at time and a half during the week, and double time at weekends and Bank Holidays.

At Gatwick Ground Services, we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is important to us, and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity are key drivers of innovation, and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they can be themselves.