Car Park Attendant

Blackstar Group Solutions Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-hour contract

Increased hours during the festive aer

Full site inductions provided

Job summary

Blackstar Security in York area seeks a confident Car Park Attendant to greet visitors, manage vehicle flow and perform regular patrols to support safety for colleagues and customers. Hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, mainly weekends with some weekday work available.

This role offers a zero-hour contract with increased hours during the festive period and full site inductions provided. We value professionalism, calmness under pressure, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-year work or education history.
• Strong English language skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to operate a radio.
• Capable of outdoor patrols in all weather and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Provide referees with complete contact details.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and guide vehicles to spaces; manage entry/exit gates.
• Provide excellent customer service and directions to customers.
• Conduct regular outdoor patrols to ensure safety and deter issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Radio operation

Professional demeanor

Physical fitness

Customer service

Conflict management

Education

5-year history/education

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit a confident and engaging Car Park Attendant to join our team in the York area.

About the Role

Working mainly at weekends, with occasional weekday shifts, you'll be the friendly face of our surface car parks — greeting visitors, managing vehicle flow, and carrying out regular patrols and support the safety of colleagues and customers.

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, mainly weekends with some weekday work available

Key Responsibilities

Traffic & Vehicle Management

Guide customers into available spaces and manage entry and exit gates

Customer Service

Greet visitors, answer questions, provide directions, and help customers locate their vehicles or destination

Patrols & Enforcement

Conduct regular outdoor patrols to monitor car park usage and ensure safety

The Ideal Candidate

• A good command of spoken and written English
• Confidence using a radio
• A confident, engaging, and professional manner
• Physically able and willing to perform regular indoor and outdoor patrols
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and standing or walking for extended periods
• Able to remain calm and handle conflict or frustrated customers professionally
• Well-presented and professional at all times — first impressions count!

What You'll Receive

• Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour
• Zero-hour contract
• Increased hours during the festive period
• Full site inductions provided

Who This Role Suits

• Students & single parents looking for casual / flexible working hours
• People looking for a second income to supplement salaries

About Blackstar Security

At Blackstar Security we pride ourselves on our professionalism and reliability. We work with a wide variety of private and public sector clients to provide a range of discreet, dependable security services. We have a diverse, vibrant workforce with both male and female staff from all over the world who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service. We're not interested in how big and strong you think you are — we value reliability and calmness under pressure.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to provide at least a 5-year work history or education where applicable, with contact information for referees including full names, addresses, and contact details such as email address and contact number.

To register with us you will need:

• Passport
• National insurance number
• 8-digit account number and sort code
• 5-year history
• 2 x proof of address dated within the last 2 months (i.e. utility bill / bank letter)
• DBS certificate
• Smart phone