Job Description

Position:

Aircraft cleaner and Operational support assistant

Grade: P

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Location:

East Midlands Airport

Salary:

28,173.04

Shift

P

attern: 4 on 4 off Rotational Days, 07:00am - 19:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an Airport. You will be required to under-go Security Vetting Processes (including a criminal record check) if you are to be successful for this position.

No two days on our Aviation contract are the same! You will play an integral role in the ground handling operation, working to tight timeframes but delivering fantastic results.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Cleaning cargo aircraft to a high standard Ability to work quickly and to meet tight deadlines Ensuring that you comply with all security processes at East Midlands Airport Operate all equipment, as per training, to meet safety expectations Working in a safe and tidy manner Cleaning of Pilot lounge including drink, coffee machine and food replenishment tasks Making of crew beds and cleaning bedrooms, organisation of linen delivery and collection Making up aircraft bedding packs Cleaning of Engineering hangar including use of ride on scrubber Completing catering requests and packing of catering

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

Takes pride in their work Able to work at a fast pace Previous cleaning and/or airport experience is preferable Excellent communication skills at all levels Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

You will need a minimum of 3 years UK address history Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character) Full UK Driving license To obtain a full airside ID

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WHY JOIN US?

Free parking and on-site canteen We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

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BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.





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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th January 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.



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