Unifi
Cleaning Operative - Stansted Airport

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REQUIREMENTS AND DESCRIPTION
Unifi Aviation UK & Ireland delivers high‑performance cabin cleaning services that keep aircraft ready for departure and airlines operating on schedule. Our operation is fast‑moving, hands‑on and essential to the smooth running of the airport. From deep cleans to rapid turnarounds, our teams ensure every cabin meets strict safety and cleanliness standards. If you thrive in a busy environment and take pride in delivering quality work, Unifi is the place to build your aviation career.
Aircraft Cleaner vacancy at Stansted Airport
- 22:00 - 06:00
- 5 nights on, 3 nights off
- £13.62 per hour
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence preferred but not essential
Role Summary
An Aircraft Cleaner must be proactive and adaptable and strive to ensure the highest levels of cleaning standards are consistently met. You should be able to work with a team carrying out a variety of cleaning tasks.
Benefits
- Enjoy discounted travel through our employee flight benefits programme
- Free uniform provided
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential support and wellbeing services
- Death in Service (DIS) benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- Complimentary or discounted tea and coffee facilities at some locations
- Airport-specific benefits, which may include discounted parking, travel discounts, or other local perks
- Career development and progression opportunities across the business, including pathways into specialist, supervisory, and management roles
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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- To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team.
- To work within a team carrying out night stop cleans or within the deep clean team.
- Removing rubbish from the aircraft and making sure that it is properly disposed of.
- General cleaning of offices and staff area.
- Restocking of cleaning vehicles and equipment.
- Cleaning interior areas of aircraft cabin including removal of blankets, vacuuming carpets, wiping down equipment and surfaces.
- Replenish seat pockets with airline material as per customer specification.
- Clean lavatories, wash basins, surfaces, mirrors and replenish lavatory supplies.
- Clean and sanitise galleys, mopping floors.
- Arrange seat belts, placement of headrests, pillows and blankets.
- Clean exterior of the aircraft as required.
- Always maintain a safe working environment, especially when using equipment and PPE.
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualities required
- Ability to work under pressure to schedules and adapt quickly to suit client needs.
- Ability to work shifts, bank holidays and weekends.
- A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is desirable.
- Good attention to detail to take pride in cleaning standards.
- Previous aircraft cleaning experience would be highly beneficial.
- Valid Passport/ID and right to work in the UK.
- Proof of Address and National Insurance Number.
- 5 years' check-able work history.
- Receipt of a satisfactory standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- Must be willing to undergo relevant training as required.
- Zero tolerance approach to health & safety non-compliance.
- Excellent communication skills.


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Safety and Compliance Responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:
- Fully understand and comply with the company Health and Safety and Safety Management System policies.
- Co-operate with management to perform or comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Take reasonable care and necessary precautions for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety or welfare reasons.
- Report any work situation, equipment or activity that represent a danger to health and safety.
- Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences.
- Carry out work in accordance with company information, procedures and training provided.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Job Title
Cleaning Operative - Stansted Airport
Date
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
City
Stansted
County
Essex
UK Hourly Pay Rate
£ 13.62
Full/Part time
Part Time
Shift
Night
Shift Start Time
10:00pm
Shift End Time
06:00am
Shift Pattern
UK Standard 5 on/3 off
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