# Aircraft Waste Removal Driver - Belfast International Airport

> Optime Group · Belfast International Airport, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-18

**Salary:** GBP 26,000–28,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Belfast Airport

## Description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for Aircraft Waste Removal colleagues to join a well-respected and successful client at **Belfast International Airport.**  

**Please note:**

-   Successful applicants must hold a Valid UK Driving Licence
-   Due to enhanced background checks, this role is only suitable if you have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 years.

  
**What’s on offer:**

-   Rate of pay: £12.94 per hour
-   Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
-   Shift Timing: Day Shift - 11:30 am to 18:00 pm
-   Weekly pay (every Friday).
-   Temp to Perm (performance-based).
-   Free staff car parking.

  
**Key Duties:**

-   Consistently deliver the highest level of customer service to cabin crew and airline staff.
-   Collect waste and recycling directly from aircraft, ensuring prompt and efficient removal.
-   Carry out ad hoc cleaning tasks to support operational needs.
-   Correctly segregate waste and cleaning materials in line with recycling and environmental guidelines.
-   Ensure strict compliance with both airline and airport policies and procedures.
-   Maintain a safe, clean, and secure working environment at all times.
-   Report any safety concerns, hazards, or irregularities immediately.

**Shifts available:**

The airport is operational 365 days a year, 7 days a week so full flexibility is required.

**This could be subject to change!**

-   4 on 4 off

-   **Day 1:** 11:30 am to 18:00 pm
-   **Day 2:** 11:30 am to 18:00 pm
-   **Day 3:** 11:30 am to 18:00 pm
-   **Day 4:** 11:30 am to 18:00 pm

-   OFF
-   OFF
-   OFF
-   OFF

  
**Requirements:**

-   Must hold a Full UK Manual Driving License.
-   Ability to work well in a team.
-   Great work ethic.
-   Excellent communication and interpretational skills.
-   Previous airport and/or cleaning experience would be beneficial.
-   Physical fitness and the ability to stand for extended periods and perform cleaning duties.
-   Proof of National Insurance
-   Proof of (current) Address
-   5 Year Address History
-   Successful candidates will be required to complete an Access NI following their interview in line with CAA requirements.

**PLEASE NOTE:** As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.  
  
For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!  
  
Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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