macaulays

Hi there, I used to work for Menzies handling GSM at EDI but have since moved to Glasgow where Menzies are not recruiting atm. Noticed Alba are recruiting for PSA's at GLA - does anyone here happen to know what they are like to work for? I understand they are a fairly recent entrant so perhaps not that much info but any thoughts re: shift patterns, pay, what sort of company they are etc. would be great!

Thanks in advance,

Sandy

Ground1

To be fair, most handling agents are pretty similar these days in terms of shift patterns, money etc. Alba handle Flyglobespan and Virgin and generally are checking in from 0300 until around 2100, so Id imagine your shifts will cover this. I think some agents do 4 x 12hours and then 4 off. The handling agent who has been most consistent at GLA is Servisair without a doubt as they handle most airlines that operate from GLA and since Menzies only hanlde Easyjet, Aer Lingus and SouthEast Airlines. Aviance handle BA, Zoom, Monarch and some seasonal charter airlines. I dont think Alba or Aviance pay sick pay if you are off, but I know that there are some decent people who work for for either Alba or Aviance.

macaulays

Thanks Ground1, might just send an app through anyway - I;m sure if they're still recruiting they'll be able to give me some details!

AirportFly

I work for Alba Handling and if you are interested in a position at Glasgow or Edinburgh, please send an email to the following address...

If you are looking for more details and our minimum requirements, please check our website using the link below...

Alba are different to the rest of the handling companies, it is a small friendly company, the directors know all of the staff by name. We work well as a team and have many incentives, including staff bonuses.

I'm happy to answer any more questions!

DAVYDAY

Alba`s standards are second to none .

They were audited last year and passed with no non-conformities.

This year both stations were full Euro Audited and no non -conformities.

There is not another ground handling company in Scotland, or the Uk, that can produce the service to match or exceed Alba.

I dont work for them but have been looking at all Ground handling companies in Scotland over the last 3 years. You would make a good choice.

beefster

I know one of the gaffas there Gerry Roden from his days with Groundstar/Swissport at BHX and always got on very well with him and thought he was a really nice bloke and wouldnt think twice about working for him if they moved further down the uK or if i moved up to Glasgow to be near all my Grandads family

macaulays

Thanks for your replies folks - sounds like they're a nice bunch! Sent off an app a few days ago however noticed about an hour after I posted it that they had changed their website to say there were no longer any vacancies! Oh well, 'twas worth a try!

Sandy

Gerry Alba

I have not been on line for a few weeks ,so it was very nice to see the comments regarding Alba here on PPRuNe.

Although we have a full staff compliment at the moment at both our stations (GLA & EDI )

Please feel free to send in an application .
As you know we are expanding at both stations and will keep all names on file and contact them if we have any vacancies.

Who is my old work buddy?

Oh Alba have also just won handling for "Aviation Services Management Ltd" Executive handling at both stations.

Or customers are Flyglobespan,Virgin Atlantic Airways,Kingfisher-
Aviation Services Management Ltd.
more to come....

Thanks Again for your support

preduk

Hi Gerry,

Do you know when you will be expecting to take in new vacancies? I understand you probably hear this a lot, but I'm dying to get a job with ground handling company.

I spoke to you guys a while back about a job, but never had my driving license at that point, thankfully I have it now though!

Is there much interest in taking guys with no experience at all?

Cubanate

Is there any relationship between Swissport and Alba Ground Handling? The wording on both of their websites under 'Services' is identical

Gerry Alba

hi please check out web for vacancies
thank you

Gerry Alba

Cubanate---well I never.

I suppose you notice the wording in "vacancies" is this same as the one at over 1000 Blackpool B&B`s.

What a friggin plonker..

The relationship was I am ex Swissport/Groundstar/Aviance/MAS/BMI/Loganiar handling.doh!

Preduk

Alba will be recruiting in the very near future.
It would be wise to get your application in just now..you can find one on the web and also send it in via the web /email address.

good luck.
Alba have just signed another contract for both GLA and EDI
more news to come!
Gerry

macaulays

Good news re: the new contract. I did send in an app a few weeks ago so hopefully expansion is on the horizon

Sandy

Gerry Alba

We hope to make official very soon.
It will be good all year round at GLA followed by EDI.

Watch the website!

Cubanate

Oh dear. No not Clouseau, just an interested party with a valid enquiry. Shame it was met with abuse from the MD

PS. I've never been to Blackpool

Gerry Alba

Fair enough,sorry for the bad comment....

We tend not to reply, yours was gen,so sorry.


Alba are fairly new and tend to get the old dinosaurs
trying to have a pop...

Oh and good news for all our staff at both GLA & EDI
the pay rise will start from 01st June,2008.

Right lets get more business

Gerry

Ground1

Wonder if there is any truth that Alba have secured Flybe @ GLA & EDI??

Cubanate

Fair enough - apology accepted. Not all ppruners wish the worst on folks. Continued success at GLA/EDI

macaulays

Hi Gerry - just a quick question for you if you have a moment! If you do start to take on a few extra psa's at GLA, do you know what sort of contracts you are likely to be looking at? i.e. FT, PT, Seasonal, Ad Hoc etc?

Thanks!

Sandy

Gerry Alba

cubanate
Thank you and yes sincere apoligies..



Macaulays

Various just check the website
www.albagroundhandling.co.uk

It does get updated when we are recruiting does no harm to get them in early though...good luck..


We hope to get some additional contracts soon
regards
Gerry