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General Information

Job Title
Cleaning Team Leader - Newcastle Airport
Date
Thursday, June 19, 2025
City
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
UK Hourly Pay Rate
£ 12.65
Full/Part time
Full Time
Shift (UK&Ire)
Night
Shift Start Time
07:00pm
Shift End Time
07:00am
Shift Pattern
4 nights on 4 nights off

Requirements and Description

Role Summary 

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 night team and oversee this internal delivery and implement processes and procedures. 

 

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 nightly 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, supplies and equipment
  • Clean interior areas of aircraft including removal of blankets, rubbish, vacuuming carpets, sanitising galleys, wipe down equipment and surfaces
  • Clean exterior of the aircraft as required
  • Operating bowser/ground handling equipment around the airport may be required

 

 

Skills/Qualities required 

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to suit client needs
  • Ability to work night shifts, but flexibility to work various shifts may be required
  • A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK
  • Good attention to detail
  • Previous aircraft cleaning experience is essential
  • Previous experience leading a team 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

 

 

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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