Optime Group
Logistics
Allocator
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“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.
Problem-solving skills; Support operational decision-making
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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