Team Leader

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 cleaning standards are consistently delivered. As a Team Leader you will work within the day team, and oversee this internal delivery and implement processes and procedures.

We have full-time permanent positions available on day 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

• To contribute to a culture of engagement, involvement and continuous improvement within the cleaning team
• Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Company and Airline specific procedures and policies.
• Supporting the on-time delivery of all daily aircraft services within the designated time and to the required standard and satisfaction of the customer.
• Maintain an impartial and professional attitude towards every member of staff
• Conduct nightly briefings to ensure tasks are completed to schedule at the highest standard
• 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
• Good attention to detail
• 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
• Clean Disclosure/ Criminal Record Check
• Must be willing to undergo relevant training as 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;
• Paid Parking;
• Quality Uniform and Equipment;
• Enhanced Overtime Rate
• ...and much more!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:

• UK Drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person