Optime Group

Logistics

Allocator

£35k+ Heathrow Airport, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Allocator at Optime Group. Skills: Aircraft cleaning operations, Staff deployment, Operational planning. Allocate aircraft cleaning operatives. Monitor live flight schedules”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet operational requirements; Meet turnaround times; Maintain operational performance; Deliver safe cleaning service; Deliver compliant cleaning service; Deliver high-quality cleaning service; Minimise operational impact; Maintain service delivery

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Support operational decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

5-year checkable history

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Resident in UK 3+ years, Right to Work in UK

Nice to Have

Experience in aviation, Experience in aircraft cleaning, Experience in scheduling, Experience in workforce planning, Experience in rostering, Experience in fast-paced operational environments

What You'll Do.

Allocate aircraft cleaning operatives

Monitor live flight schedules

Adjust staff deployment

Maintain accurate records

Communicate with managers and supervisors

Utilise Microsoft Office applications

Utilise scheduling systems

Utilise allocation tools

Utilise radio communications

Support operational disruptions

Reallocate resources quickly

Assist managers with problem-solving

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with airport regulations

Ensure compliance with company procedures

Ensure compliance with customer standards

Identify staffing shortages

Report attendance concerns

Report operational risks

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Take on additional responsibilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with managers; Communicate with supervisors; Communicate with operational teams; Liaise with managers; Liaise with supervisors; Liaise with operational teams; Assist colleagues

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Professional communication

Full Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and organised Aircraft Cleaning Operations Allocator to support our Virgin Atlantic operation at Heathrow Airport. This role is responsible for the effective deployment of aircraft cleaning teams across arriving and departing flights, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet operational requirements and strict turnaround times. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining operational performance by coordinating staff deployment, communicating with managers and supervisors, monitoring live operational demands and supporting the delivery of a safe, compliant and high-quality cleaning service. **PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to be a resident in the UK for 3 years or longer.** **What's on offer:** * Working Hours: 0500-1330 or 1330-2200 * Shift pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off. * Hours per week: 40 hours * Salary: £35,280 per annum * Weekly Pay (every Friday) * Temp to Perm (performance-related). **Key responsibilities:** * Allocate aircraft cleaning operatives to flights, tasks and operational areas based on skills, availability and workload requirements. * Monitor live flight schedules and operational changes, adjusting staff deployment to support aircraft turnaround targets. * Maintain accurate records of staff allocations, shift amendments, attendance and task completion. * Communicate clearly and professionally with Duty Managers, Supervisors and operational teams throughout each shift. * Utilise Microsoft Office applications, scheduling systems, allocation tools and radio communications to manage workflow effectively. * Support operational disruptions, delays and last-minute changes by reallocating resources quickly and efficiently. * Assist managers and colleagues with problem-solving to minimise operational impact and maintain service delivery. * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, airport regulations, company procedures and customer standards. * Identify and report staffing shortages, a

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