Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a new Part Time Parking Attendant at our Waitrose Bishop Stortford site working Monday 10:00-17:30, Friday 13:30-19:30 and Sunday 10:30-15:30. This is a 2 month Fixed Term Contract.
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Parking Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing car park management services at designated location as detailed above. The management services will involve aiding the public in the use of the machinery and the car park generally. Staff are required to be courteous at all times to wear full company uniform, and are expected to be well-informed on the car park details (e.g. tariffs, opening hours, spaces available etc). There is also a responsibility toward cash collections.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking regular patrols of the car park.
- Issuing the appropriate notices (PCNs – Parking Charge Notices) to any non-compliant vehicles, using a handheld terminal.
- Carrying out first line maintenance on any payment equipment onsite.
- Keeping the car park clean and tidy.
- Assisting customers with both parking and non-parking queries, providing excellent levels of customer service.
- To undertake coin and ticket audits along with the Line Manager.
- Deputise for Car Park Attendants at other sites when required.
- Car marshalling, when required.
- Assisting the branch with any additional ad-hoc duties.
- Completing and submitting all necessary reports and returns and ensuring the security of all takings, monies, equipment and stock entrusted to the site in accordance with company policies.
- Any other duties appropriate to the tasks and responsibilities of the job.
Skills
- Ability to walk and stand for often prolonged periods of time when patrolling.
- Good communication skills with people at all levels.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure within set guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to ensure that the standards of quality and customer care are achieved.
- Good standard of literacy and effective written communication skills.
- Effective verbal communication skills in particular the ability to provide clear advice to customers.
- Basic technical experience, with the ability to use a smart phone/hand-held device for enforcement purposes
- The ability to deal with conflict whilst remaining calm and polite at all times
- The ability to work under own initiative and be a self-motivator
- Awareness of Health and Safety and the importance to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Please note this role is subject to satisfactory references and a basic DBS check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? (Y/N)?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
