Alba Handling @ GLA
 

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

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.

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!

:)

Alba Handling
 

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! :D

Best Handling Company In Scotland
 

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.:D

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

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 :)

Thanks
 

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:D

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?

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

Jobs
 

hi please check out web for vacancies
thank you

Inspector Cluso?
 

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.:ugh: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:D

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

Sandy

soon
 

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

Watch the website!;)

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

ok Sorry
 

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

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


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.:D

Right lets get more business

Gerry

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

Gerry Alba - ok sorry
 

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

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 :)

thank you
 

cubanate
Thank you and yes sincere apoligies..:O



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

Gerry

Alba seem to be getting stronger as time goes on. Of course its less than a year for EDI but still there and with another contract just being announced, its looking great! Well done.

Is there going to be another announcement soon?

Keep up the good work and all the best to you all at Alba

Ground1
 

No---- no truth at all..:cool:
but if you want to speak to them on our behalf feel free.
any any other airline that you can think of.

Tristar--Thank you !:D

wheres next
 

Gerry
where is Alba going to open next?

I know that look yesterday there is something on the boil go on spill the beans.

North or South?:ok:

hi gerry saw you in blackpool take it you are opening up there;)

seen looking around inv at begining of the week

alba gerry
 

strong rumour you were spotted in abz :ok:

Gerry sorry pilot talking if you do decided to start up in ABZ there are 3 witches who are qualified as trainers who just won't go away.

They are utterly rubbish at customer handeling
Rubbish at specials
Rubbish with load control
Rubbish when anything goes wrong
And are very poor in every deptment.

Please please don't employ them again. Most of the locals in ABZ who move around the ground companys are pretty good. These 3 cows have caused problems for years.

You will easy spot them on the gate mouth like a cats arse and just keep repeating "it not our fault its..... "

Please don't give them a job, they look great on paper but they will bring you grief like everyone else they have worked for.

We take a week off
 

Hahaha
Morag and I took a week off to rest .well if you call playing with my band Fire Exit -at The rebellion punk rock festival in Blackpool,rest...6 days 175 bands. but it was fun.. ah well back to work..
thats why we were seen at Bpool.

scary though that theres two of me one in ABZ hahaha..

Davy as I said when its time to tell--- everyone will know.
we are in the middle of the summer for goodness sake..

Mad Jock -ABZ has 7 handling agents just a bit too many at the moment
lets see what the winter brings! but we would like to get in sometime.
3 mad cows sounds like a disease...

scr1 - I love INV great Chineese (Jimmy Chungs).

Tristar500 - Soon - I hope..

I love getting on this site and reading rumblings..:eek:

Ok Ya Old Punk
 

OK YA OLD PUNK
We are waiting :D

God Gerry
you still playin with that band of yours thought you would have given up by now
Good look with what ever you do and if you ever do move in to BHX dont forget to look up your old mates from Swissport/Groundstar

Regards
Stu

stu
 

hI m8 long time .hope all is well.
Who Knows what will happen eh!
give our best to the gang at Swissport.

Next time we are passing through I will give you a shout for a coffee.:O:O

Congrat's
 

Gerry,
Came across this thread by sheer chance as I was browsing the PPRUNE site.
Never thought when I bumped into you a while back in Glasgow that you would have made such a success of your new company so quickly. Just goes to show if you have the desire and will to succeed anything can be achieved. it also helps a great deal that people like you, trust you and are willing to say so.

You and Morag obviuosly make a good team.

Congratulations, well done and long may it last for you. 'salt of the earth' guys like you deserve to make it good. I have no doubt that you are a good employer and treat your staff as you would like to be treated with respect, dignity and uncompromising support.

I'll buy you a beer next time I pass through Glasgow if you can figure out who I am! (if you do please keep it between us, I need to retain my anonymity!) send me a pvt-email if you do.

Best wishes.

BladePilot.
P.S. not sure about the band. aren't you getting a bit old for that!:)

As previous employee of Alba I have to say they are the best handling company that I have had the pleasure to work with.

Gerry & Mo are both not only superb bosses but also make you feel more of a friend than just an employee.

I have since moved on to a different type of job altogether but still see Gerry & Mo regularly and I would not hesitate to recommend them as employers.

CBR6

Thanx
 

Blade Pilot (love the name)CBR6.Thank you its nice to get good feedback in an industry that, well likes to pass the buck.. We hope to make another anouncement very soon.The industry needs people to keep their feet on the ground (no pun intended) and for airlines to get away from the same old handling companies and move on with joint partnerships (not financial) but customer based passengers,baggage,focused.working together to achieve on time safe departures.Heres to a good winter for all.. except (well you know who u r).

About Time
 

Right I am still waiting,come on I have heard 3 different stories

Where is next contract?

I know need to wait,The comments were very positive and about time too.well deserved:ok:

There are a few deviant! managers with red faces .:uhoh:

catch up soon.:8

Thread gone cold
 

What's up?
This thread was proving to be rather interesting now it's gone cold. No news about ALBA?

BladePilot (and yes I do have one)

Rumour is Alba taking the flybe contract from Swissport at BHX can anyone see it happening?.

MMMM
 

Alba have a great relationship with flybe, they shared Alba ticket desk at GLA for a while.

BHX may just be too soon for growth

Rumour has it other interested parties are talking to the owners of Alba at the moment..I cant get hold of them to confirm or deny. but will keep trying.

Call his name and he shall appear !

Come on Gerry you venturing south ?

Not yet.
 

Too early yet.

No plans to start in BHX ,but have been asked to look by a few people.

Morag ,the team and I have a lot on at the moment...

Davy sorry I have not called ,as I said lot going on. Hope to meet with you next week and give you some info if all sorted!

stay cool ,as for BHX Swissport I am sure they will survive and not as nad as the reports.
good luck luck to all.