Is MAN substantially under staffed for the level of contracts each handling companies have as this does not happen at other airports in the UK.
YES - this is very much the case and I've never understood why this is. Colleagues who visit from other stations also make this observation.
On a general note how many handlers are based at MAN
Swissport, Menzies, ASIG, WFS, Dnata and soon to be joined by Aviator. Airline services are also present but only undertake cleaning and De-icing at the moment.