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Up and Away Aviation Services

Deicing and Exterior Washing Operative

🏢 Up and Away Aviation Services

⚡ On-site 📍 Stansted, South East England, England 🕒 2 days ago 💰 13 GBP /hr

Job Description

Up and Away Aviation Services provide expert cleaning services throughout the UK, helping keep our commercial client’s aircraft and brand reputation spotless.

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual to join our team, ensuring the highest levels of technical cleaning standards are consistently delivered. You will work within a team to carry out a high standard of services for our client's commercial aircraft.

We have full-time permanent positions available on night shifts; on a 4 on 4 off basis, but flexibility to work various shifts may be required. Shift times are to be confirmed in due course.

Key Responsibilities depending on the role could include:

  • To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team
  • Support the delivery of all exterior cleaning and additional technical services within the designated time and to the required standard and satisfaction of the customer.
  • Restocking of cleaning vehicles and equipment
  • Complete full exterior washing of aircraft including wet, dry, hand and tech washes to remove stains, dust, soil, carbon, grease or oil deposit
  • Be proficient in cleaning all aspects of the exterior including wings, belly, wheels etc
  • Complete additional works including flight deck technical cleans, carpet fittings, and carpet shampooing
  • De-icing during the winter periods
  • Operating bowser/ground handling equipment and cherry picker/scissor lift around the airport
  • Support other teams when required with cleaning interior areas of aircraft including the cabin, galleys and lavatories, and toilet and water service
  • Maintain a safe working environment at all times, especially when using equipment and PPE

Key requirements

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to suit client needs
  • A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is essential for this position
  • Ability to work at height is essential for the role
  • Previous aircraft cleaning experience would be highly beneficial
  • Valid Passport/ID and right to work in the UK
  • 5 years' check-able work history
  • Clean Disclosure/ Criminal Record Check
  • Must be willing to undergo relevant training as require
  • Flexibility to work different shifts where required

Why Up and Away?

We are renowned in the aviation industry for our high standards, and we passionately believe helping colleagues achieve a good work/life balance is key to their happiness in the workplace.

The tailored training and support our new starters and existing colleagues receive is second to none and we have a range of other benefits available to our team including:

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support;
  • Sick Pay;
  • Recognition Schemes;
  • Referral Bonus;
  • Employee Airport Discounts
  • Paid Car Parking;
  • Quality Uniform and Equipment;
  • Enhanced Overtime Rate
  • ...and much more!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Employee discount
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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