Service Delivery Manager

ABM UK; Harlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental Health support

Life Event Counseling

Get Fit Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work access

Job summary

ABM UK operates the Heathrow PRS, and is seeking a Service Delivery Manager to lead a diverse night shift team delivering passenger support 365 days a year at Heathrow.

The Night Shift SDM will drive operational excellence, manage resources, and maintain a customer-focused culture while collaborating with airlines, ground handlers and airport authorities to exceed client expectations and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in fast-paced operational environments.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience guiding HR processes from hiring to disciplinary actions.
• Basic IT skills for operational reporting.
• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented professional.

Responsibilities

• Take confident control of daily operation to meet SLAs.
• Oversee flight off-loading/on-loading and track milestones.
• Build collaborative partnerships with airlines, handlers and airport authorities.
• Manage your team through the HR lifecycle and investigations.
• Ensure robust daily handovers and detailed incident reports.

Skills

People leadership

HR processes

Customer focus

Job description

SHIFT PATTERN: Permanent Nights 10pm-6pm, 4-on-4-off shift pattern

SALARY: Competitive

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Role Overview And Purpose

As a Service Delivery Manager for the Heathrow PRS (Passengers Requiring Support) operation, you are the central manager of a diverse workforce delivering crucial assistance 365 days a year.

LOCATION: Heathrow

SHIFT PATTERN: Permanent Nights 10pm-6pm, 4-on-4-off shift pattern

SALARY: Competitive

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at . We're here to help!

Role Overview And Purpose

As a Service Delivery Manager for the Heathrow PRS (Passengers Requiring Support) operation, you are the central manager of a diverse workforce delivering crucial assistance 365 days a year.

The Night Shift SDM will be an active member of the team, assisting passengers when required as well as carrying out their management duties

You will act as the operational manager on the ground, taking charge of daily activities, proactively managing any disruptions and ensuring our services exceed client expectations and legislative requirements. Acting as a true brand ambassador for ABM, your mission is to drive a deeply customer-focused culture while building excellent, collaborative relationships with airlines, handlers and airport authorities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Take confident control of the daily operation, actively managing resources, staffing levels and workflows to drive efficiency and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage Operational Flow: Oversee the smooth offloading and on-loading of high-volume flights. You will act quickly to ensure journey milestones are accurately tracked on PDAs, keeping the operational teams fully updated on any issues that require escalation.
• Relationship Management: Build and sustain highly collaborative partnerships with airlines, ground handlers and Heathrow Airport management to ensure a unified approach to passenger care.
• People Management & HR Processes: Actively manage your team through the full HR lifecycle. You are responsible for completing return to work interviews following absences, conducting absence improvement meetings, and carrying out thorough investigations for disciplinary, grievance and health & safety matters.
• Operational Control & Quality: Champion a customer-focused culture by taking responsibility for ensuring robust daily handovers and ensuring detailed reports are completed should a service failure occur so the operation continuously improves.

Requirements

• Effective Manager: You have proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment, bringing strong communication and influencing skills, as well as experience managing employees through all HR processes.
• Resilient & Robust: You thrive under pressure and see a clear way through uncertainty. You remain incredibly calm in a crisis and confidently take ownership of a diverse team.
• Passionate Customer Champion: You possess significant experience handling customer feedback directly, backed by a clear understanding of disability legislation, equality and diversity principles.

Essential Requirements: You must possess basic IT skills for operational reporting. You must be a reliable professional who maintains high standards of personal presentation, punctuality and attendance to ensure your team is always effectively supported.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Champion a "safety first" management approach, ensuring all operations are planned and executed safely in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure all staff under your control are properly trained, briefed, and equipped to undertake their duties safely.
• Vigilantly monitor the operation for health and safety compliance, ensuring all accidents or near-misses are accurately reported to the Terminal Operations Manager.

Benefits

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, 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.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.