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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Aircraft Cleaner/Driver - Heathrow Airport

Salary Range
£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Overview: Pay: £12.94 per hour - which equates to a full-time salary of £25,232.86 p.a
This is made up of a basic rate of £11.04 per hour plus a monthly allowance of up to £308.75

MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE to be considered for this role

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

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aircraft Cleaner/Driver - Heathrow Airport roles across Swissport International AG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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