Details:
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Bournemouth Dorset
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Our cleint is looking for a reliable, hands-on cleaner to keep its aircraft hangar and surrounding facilities at Bournemouth Airport clean, safe and presentable.
This is a long-term temporary position suited to someone who takes pride in their work and is comfortable working independently in a busy aviation environment.
The role covers the hangar floor, workshops, offices, welfare areas and the grounds around the site. A driving licence is essential, as the role involves moving between areas of the site and occasional runs for supplies.
Key duties
* Sweep, scrub and mop hangar floors, including spill clean-up using the correct spill kits
* Clean workshops, stores, offices, meeting rooms and welfare areas (kitchens, toilets, changing rooms)
* Empty bins and manage waste segregation and recycling, including hazardous waste handling as directed
* Keep walkways, fire exits and emergency routes clear and free of debris
* Carry out Foreign Object Debris (FOD) sweeps in and around the hangar and apron areas
* Clean windows, doors, fixtures and fittings
* Tidy external areas around the site, including car parks and entrances
* Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and consumables, collecting supplies when needed
* Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and pressure washers safely
* Report any damage, hazards or maintenance issues to the site supervisor
* Follow all site health and safety, COSHH and airside procedures
Requirements
Essential
* Full UK driving licence
* Right to work in the UK
* Previous cleaning experience, ideally in an industrial, commercial or warehouse setting
* Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised
* Physically fit and comfortable with manual work, standing and lifting
* Good attention to detail and a safety-first attitude
Desirable
* Experience in an aviation, engineering or manufacturing environment
* COSHH awareness or training
* Experience using industrial floor cleaning machines
* Own transport (Bournemouth Airport has limited public transport links)
Site and compliance
The hangar sits on an operational airport, so the successful candidate will need to pass pre-employment checks before starting.
* A 5-year employment and address history, with any gaps accounted for
* Background and criminal record checks for an airport ID pass
* Site health and safety induction on day one
* PPE provided (hi-vis, safety boots and gloves as required)