Night Cleaner

We are a family‑run UK business operating food and beverage outlets at airports, creating exceptional experiences for all our customers. We believe airport customers deserve better - we ARE here to delight. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Night Cleaner at Manchester Airport, working in our outlets to deliver exceptional food and outstanding customer service with a highly trained and motivated team.

As a Night Cleaner you’ll be a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic team player and form an integral part of the back‑of‑house team. You will manage the daily cleanliness of the back‑of‑house areas and ensure our kitchen and front‑of‑house teams have everything they need, while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

The Great Northern Market concept at Manchester Airport includes six kitchens, offering a diverse range of cuisines such as fried chicken, smashed burgers, burritos, hand stretched pizza, Asian, Greek, and a breakfast menu. The venue has approximately 470 covers and operates from 3am to 10pm. This is an hourly paid role, and shifts are through the night (9pm until 4am).

• Working in a small team to ensure that all areas of the unit are deep cleaned each night to a high standard.
• Adhering to strict health and safety standards.
• Ensuring that the highest cleaning standards are maintained at all times.

We are looking for outgoing, engaging, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality service in a fast‑paced environment. To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• A basic level of general education, including English and Maths.
• A willingness to learn about health and safety and food standards.
• The ability to follow processes and maintain service levels under pressure.

Our values, Growth, Respect, Innovation, Togetherness (GRIT), are reflected in the behaviours we demand. ARE you:

• Curious, passionate and resilient
• Responsible, hard‑working and keen to help others
• Willing to show up, be positive and have FUN!

• Free meals while on duty at the site, from the 'Staff Duty Meal' options
• Tronc (tips and gratuities distribution system) via an elected Tronc master
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing by 1 day a year up to a maximum of 32 days
• NEST pension
• Wagestream (flexible pay access and multiple discount rewards at retailers)
• Health & wellbeing cash plan, also offering discounts and perks across hundreds of retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and well‑being support from day one
• Staff referral bonus scheme

Provide proof of your right to work in the UK. Hold an Airport Security ID Pass, which we will assist with. The application process requires the production of a valid passport, a criminal record check, and five years of personal and employment references.

If you meet these requirements and are eager to be part of our team, please apply today!

At ARE Ltd, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusivity in fostering a truly remarkable experience for all our customers. Our commitment extends beyond retail to building a workforce that reflects the wide array of perspectives and experiences found across the UK. We believe that embracing diversity in our teams enables us to provide exceptional service and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, with a strong commitment to promoting equity in both physical and mental health for everyone. To achieve this, we encourage applications from individuals of disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ community members, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with lived experiences of discrimination.

ARE Ltd is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We strive to be as accommodating as possible to ensure all candidates can participate fully. If you have specific requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In your application, feel free to indicate your preferred pronouns (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.) to help us better address and respect your identity throughout the process.