Location: London (Heathrow / Gatwick / Stansted / London City)
Salary: £17.50 – £24.50 per hour (Shift premiums for nights/weekends)
Position Type: Full-time & Part-time available (Permanent)
Job Overview
We are looking for hardworking and reliable Airport Cleaning Operatives to join our terminal services team. You will be the face of the airport, ensuring that passengers have a world-class experience in a clean, safe, and hygienic environment. This role is fast-paced and essential to the 24/7 operation of London's busiest travel hubs.
Key Responsibilities
* Terminal Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining high-traffic areas including departure lounges, check-in desks, and arrival halls.
* Washroom Hygiene: Ensuring all restroom facilities are cleaned, disinfected, and restocked to a high standard throughout the shift.
* Waste Management: Emptying bins, recycling properly, and ensuring floors are free of litter and spillages.
* Specialist Cleaning: Operating industrial cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners (training provided).
* Security Awareness: Remaining vigilant and reporting any unattended baggage or suspicious activity to Airport Security immediately.
* Customer Service: Providing friendly assistance to passengers who may have questions about directions or facilities.
Requirements & Skills
* Background Check: You must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable work/education history and undergo a Basic DBS check for airside security clearance.
* Reliability: Ability to commute to the airport for early starts (e.g., 4:00 AM) or late finishes; flexibility with shift patterns is essential.
* Communication: Good level of spoken English to communicate with team members and passengers.
* Physical Fitness: Ability to remain on your feet for the duration of a shift and perform manual cleaning tasks.
* Attitude: A "can-do" approach and the ability to work independently or as part of a large team.
Benefits
* Full training and uniform provided.
* Travel discounts (e.g., Heathrow Express or Oyster card subsidies at some airports).
* Career progression into Team Leader or Supervisor roles.
* Paid holiday, pension scheme, and airport retail discounts.