Full-Time
Ground Handling Agent
ABM UK
Facilities and engineering services
No salary listed
Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, UK
In Person
Shift-based role with weekends and holidays; 4 nights on and 4 nights off.
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- Previous airport experience is essential.
- Candidates must have an unrestricted right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
- Candidates must hold a full United Kingdom driver's licence.
- Candidates must complete a full five-year background check to obtain an airport identification card.
- Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Load and unload baggage and service freight from Ryanair Group aircraft.
- Operate vehicles around the airport to transport baggage to and from the main terminal.
- Carry out aircraft push-backs using ground-support machinery.
- Ensure the airline's 25-minute turnarounds are completed.
- Assist passengers during boarding where needed.
- Work effectively with the team.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Self-starting, motivated, and eager-to-learn candidates are sought.
ABM UK works as a United Kingdom facilities, engineering, and maintenance services company. It supports workplaces, transport environments, aviation facilities, and other complex sites with technical and frontline services. Its operating model is specific: on-site teams maintain buildings and operational systems while mobile specialists and central functions coordinate delivery. Work includes engineering, maintenance, cleaning, site operations, project delivery, account management, and support roles. The profile is limited to ABM's UK operation and its local recruiting scope.
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Headquarters
Bolsover, United Kingdom
Founded
1991
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Manchester Airport rated 'very good' in August 2026, validating ABM's service quality.
- Glasgow and Aberdeen contracts add multi-year aviation revenue starting April 2026.
- Eurostar placed 200 ABM staff across hubs, boosting rail cross-sell and visibility.
What critics are saying
- ABM Industries' Q2 2026 margin fell 72 bps; integration costs still bite.
- WGNSTAR lifted leverage above three times in Q2 2026, pressuring capital flexibility.
- NLRB case 21-CA-389093 opened in June 2026, signaling labor-friction risk.
What makes ABM UK unique
- ABM UK dominates accessible aviation, winning Glasgow, Aberdeen, Heathrow, and Manchester in 2026.
- ABM co-designed Portaramp's universal boarding ramp, now deployed across five UK airports.
- ABM won Eurostar cleaning across St Pancras and Temple Mills, proving transport scale.
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Manchester Airport receives top accessibility rating from Civil Aviation Authority. By Alex Pack August 11, 2026 3 Mins Read Manchester Airport has been awarded the highest possible rating for its special assistance services in the Civil Aviation Authority's latest accessibility report. The airport received a "very good" rating for the services it offers to passengers with restricted mobility and hidden disabilities, an improvement on its "good" rating for 2025. ABM, which operates the airport's special assistance services, was recognized for improvements made over the past 12 months, with the report citing strong performance on waiting times. The report also highlighted the airport's engagement with its Accessibility Forum, an independently chaired advisory group made up of disabled travelers and advocates, along with the quality of facilities in Terminal 2, which is nearing the end of a decade-long transformation program. ABM has also worked to bring people who are not in employment, education, or training into its service teams at the airport, partnering with Trafford and Stockport College Group through its Airport Academy, and with Pure Innovations' supported internships program, to extend job opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the airport's neighboring communities. The rating reflects significant investment by Manchester Airport in its facilities, with £1.5 billion (US$2 billion) spent on the transformation of Terminal 2 over the past decade, and further investment now underway to upgrade Terminal 3. "At Manchester Airport we're proud to serve the people of the North, helping more than 32 million passengers on their travel in the past 12 months - including 700,000 with restricted mobility or other assistance needs," said Ed Kibblewhite, head of terminal services at Manchester Airport. "We're delighted with the 'very good' rating in the CAA's latest accessibility report, as it vindicates the investment we've made in these services alongside our delivery partner ABM, and shows that these improvements are bearing fruit, with highly positive feedback from passengers. We are not content to stop here and will continue to improve and streamline the assistance services offered, including in Terminal 3, which is in the middle of its biggest upgrade since it opened in the 1980s." "Achieving a 'very good' rating is the result of consistent investment in our people and the collaborative relationship we have had with Manchester Airport over many years," said Kelly Parish, vice president of transport and aviation at ABM. "As the UK and Ireland's largest provider of accessible travel services, we're particularly proud that this includes creating real opportunities for people from the airport's neighboring communities, through our Airport Academy and our work with Pure Innovations. As Terminal 3 changes shape, we'll be right there ensuring assistance services keep pace."
Manchester Airport earns top accessibility rating from UK regulator. Manchester Airport has received the highest accessibility rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority following improvements to passenger assistance services and facilities. Manchester Airport accessibility rating Credit: Manchester Airport Manchester Airport (MAN) has achieved the highest possible accessibility rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), recognising improvements to its special assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) and hidden disabilities. The airport received a 'Very Good' rating in the regulator's latest Airport Accessibility Report, improving on its previous 'Good' classification. The assessment highlighted stronger performance in passenger waiting times and recognised continued investment in accessibility services delivered in partnership with ABM. Passenger journey improvements recognised. The CAA also praised Manchester Airport's engagement with its independently chaired Accessibility Forum, which includes disabled travellers and accessibility advocates, as well as the quality of facilities within Terminal 2 following its extensive redevelopment programme. Over the past decade, Manchester Airport has invested £1.5 billion in transforming Terminal 2. Further investment is now focused on upgrading Terminal 3 to improve passenger flow, modernise facilities and create a smoother travel experience. Manchester Airport said more than 32 million passengers travelled through the airport over the past year, including around 700,000 people requiring mobility assistance or additional support. Ed Kibblewhite, Head of Terminal Services at Manchester Airport, said: "We're delighted with the 'Very Good' rating in the CAA's latest accessibility report, as it vindicates the investment we've made in these services alongside our delivery partner ABM. We are not content to stop here and will continue to improve and streamline the assistance services offered." ABM was also recognised for its community employment initiatives, including programmes delivered through the Airport Academy and supported internships that help create career opportunities for people from neighbouring communities. Kelly Parish, Vice President - Transport and Aviation at ABM, said the rating reflects continued investment in staff and the long-standing partnership with Manchester Airport to deliver accessible travel services. Latest. No comments yet. You're not signed in. Only registered users can comment on this article. Partner content. Global insight for airport leaders
All-electric utility vehicles deployed during Olympia transformation. 25 Jun 2026 ABM UK has recently acquired two all-electric utility vehicles which are set to be deployed at the transformed Olympia estate. With a history spanning 140 years since it first opened in 1886, Olympia has hosted countless exhibitions, performances, and cultural events, establishing itself as a longstanding hub for events, entertainment and commerce in the capital. Today, the venue is undergoing a transformative £1.3bn redevelopment. ABM UK has been awarded the cleaning, janitorial, landscape and waste management contract across the entire estate, and as part of this operation, ABM UK will deploy two new all-electric Goupil G4 electric utility vehicles supplied by Bradshaw Electric Vehicles. The vehicles were selected following close consultation with Olympia, who detailed a clear requirement for low-emission, low-noise solutions to be deployed at the estate. One of the Goupil G4 vehicles is configured with a cage body and trailer, designed to support the transfer of waste materials from individual buildings to a central consolidation point across the estate. The second Goupil G4 is fitted with a utility cage and integrated pressure washer system, enabling it to support specialist cleaning operations, including window cleaning and general site maintenance. The two vehicles will be operated by separate ABM teams - one focused on back-of-house waste management and the other dedicated to specialist cleaning services. Given the scale and intensity of operations across the site, both vehicles will play a critical role in maintaining continuous, 24-hour service delivery. In addition to their core functions, the Goupil G4s will also be used as multi-purpose maintenance vehicles across Olympia, supporting in additional tasks such as landscaping, internal logistics, and general estate management operations. Their flexibility is expected to be key in managing the evolving needs of the redevelopment and to ensure its upkeep. One vehicle features a lithium battery configuration, while the second operates on a lead-acid system, providing operational versatility across different duty cycles within the estate. Commenting on the deployment, Matheus Pavan, Strategic Account Manager at ABM UK said: "The vehicles being low noise, all electric and low speed were also key considerations for their adoption, particularly given the nature of the site and the requirements set out within the planning conditions for the redevelopment."
ABM renews critical cleaning services contract at University Hospital Waterford. ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has been re-awarded a major contract to provide critical cleaning services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) in Ireland. Under the contract with the Health Service Executive (HSE), ABM will continue to provide 265 cleaning staff across five UHW facilities, including critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units. The contract is across all facilities at UHW and includes the recently opened Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. This critical cleaning service also supports UHW's ability to run out of hours clinics, helping create the clean and compliant environments needed to improve patient flow and deliver reduction in waiting lists. ABM started working with UHW in 2019, at a time when UHW wanted to implement significant change within its cleaning operation to improve overall standards. Following ABM's appointment, HIQA noted significant improvements in UHW's cleaning standards within the first three months. ABM also established Ireland's first on-site training facility for cleaning operatives at a hospital, where it continues to provide specialist training for new team members. A spokesperson for University Hospital Waterford said: "We are pleased to continue our partnership with ABM whose team plays an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high quality patient care across University Hospital Waterford and Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital. High standards of cleanliness and hygiene are essential to patient care and ABM has consistently demonstrated a professional approach, strong expertise and clear commitment to delivering this vital service. UHW/KROH looks forward to continuing to work with ABM and further strengthening or partnership in support of patients, visitors an staff." David Ferguson, Operations Director, All Ireland, ABM, said: "We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with University Hospital Waterford supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services in one of the region's most important critical environments. Our on-site teams play a critical role in maintaining safe, clean, and compliant spaces across complex healthcare settings, from operating theatres to intensive care. This renewal reflects their professionalism, specialist expertise and commitment to patient-centred service every day."
ABM renews major University Hospital Waterford contract to support critical healthcare services. 22 June 2026 Dublin, Monday 22nd June: ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has been re-awarded a major contract to provide critical cleaning services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). Under the contract with the Health Service Executive (HSE), ABM will continue to provide 265 cleaning staff across five UHW facilities, including critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units. The contract is across all facilities at UHW and includes the recently opened Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. This critical cleaning service also supports UHW's ability to run out of hours clinics, helping create the clean and compliant environments needed to improve patient flow and deliver reduction in waiting lists. ABM started working with UHW in 2019, at a time when UHW wanted to implement significant change within its cleaning operation to improve overall standards. Following ABM's appointment, HIQA noted significant improvements in UHW's cleaning standards within the first three months. ABM also established Ireland's first on-site training facility for cleaning operatives at a hospital, where it continues to provide specialist training for new team members. A spokesperson for University Hospital Waterford said: "We are pleased to continue our partnership with ABM whose team plays an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high quality patient care across University Hospital Waterford and Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital. High standards of cleanliness and hygiene are essential to patient care and ABM has consistently demonstrated a professional approach, strong expertise and clear commitment to delivering this vital service. UHW/KROH looks forward to continuing to work with ABM and further strengthening or partnership in support of patients, visitors an staff." David Ferguson, Operations Director, All Ireland, ABM, said: "We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with University Hospital Waterford supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services in one of the region's most important critical environments. Our on-site teams play a critical role in maintaining safe, clean, and compliant spaces across complex healthcare settings, from operating theatres to intensive care. This renewal reflects their professionalism, specialist expertise and commitment to patient-centred service every day." ABM has a strong portfolio of healthcare clients across the UK & Ireland and specialises in providing customised facilities solutions to clients in the manufacturing, aviation, commercial real estate, life sciences and transportation sectors. The company has over 2,700 team members across Ireland. Issued on behalf of ABM by Heneghan About ABM ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, its over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.