Aircraft Zonal Seat Cover Fitter
Gatwick / Heathrow
4 on/4 off shift pattern, Nights, 8.30pm – 7.00am
£25,586 Per annum/£12.50 per hour including shift pay, rising to £26,280 PA/£12.84 per hour following successful completion of probationary period and training
Airbase UK Interiors is the one of the leading aviation laundry, dry cleaning and kitting providers to UK operators.
Airbase works with the UK’s leading flag carrier to manufacture, maintain and install cabin furnishings which the Zonal Team overhaul on-wing in defined slots set out by the customers aircraft maintenance schedule and in accordance with strict procedures.
The Zonal Seat Cover Fitters also assist in the dry cleaning, kitting and delivery of the laundry to and from Airbase’s Gatwick site.
Structured regulatory training and on-the-job training is provided alongside company benefits.
Key responsibilities:
- Load and unload laundered kits from airside transport.
- Advise the Supervisor/Team Leader of any shortages or problems with the seat cover or curtain kits.
- Change aircraft seat covers and curtains in accordance with Airbase procedures and customer specifications.
- Ensure that biohazard material is contained and safely segregated from stock to be returned to the warehouse for cleaning.
- Work within the aircraft in a clean, tidy, safe and secure standard.
- Assist with other general duties as reasonably required of the role which may include working in the unit at Gatwick Gate or undertaking delivery driving duties.
- Work in accordance with the 5S standards within the facility.
- Assist Stores personnel with unloading of deliveries.
- Follow Health & Safety guidelines set out by the Company.
Key skills/experience/qualifications:
Essential
- Good communication skills – our business language is English and oral and written communications must be understood
- Basic IT skills, literacy & numeracy
- Manual handling experience
- Self-motivated and work well within teams and autonomously
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as Drawings, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
- Driving License
- Detailed reference history and CRC will be required as part of compulsory airside pass application
Desired
- Lean manufacturing or service and continual process improvement experience.
- Previous Part 21 or Part 145 employee training
- Previous competence gained using dry cleaning equipment
We offer a Company Pension, a Health Cash Plan and Death in Service Insurance .
Onsite parking facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Night shift
Licence/Certification:
- UK Full Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Zonal0625
Expected start date: 07/07/2025