Night Gatehouse Attendant

MET Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Night Gatehouse Attendant in Wolverhampton. Responsibilities include monitoring vehicle movements, verifying driver details, and communicating instructions effectively. Essential skills are clear communication and IT literacy. This is a Temp-Perm position offering £12.96 per hour for shifts from 10:00pm-7:30am.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (desirable).
• Clear communication skills (essential).
• IT literacy (essential).

Responsibilities

• Monitor all vehicle movements entering and exiting the site during night hours.
• Verify arriving drivers’ details before granting access.
• Issue QR codes to drivers upon arrival.
• Provide clear instructions to drivers on navigation.
• Ensure compliance with site safety rules.
• Maintain accurate digital logs of vehicle activity.
• Communicate with onsite teams about traffic.
• Conduct visual checks of vehicles for safety concerns.

Skills

Clear communication

IT literate

Job description

Night Gatehouse Attendant

Temp-Perm (12 weeks temp)

Wolverhampton

£12.96 per hour

10:00pm-7:30am

Our client, a well-established business within the Wolverhampton area is currently seeking a proactive and keen individual to join their team as a Night Gatehouse Attendant. In this position you will be faced with a range of duties to ensure all drivers coming in and outside are instructed clearly where to go and ae not causing obstruction to any residential property.

Main job responsibilities:

• Monitor all vehicle movements entering and exiting the site during night hours.
• Verify arriving drivers’ details, booking references, or paperwork before granting access.
• Issue QR codes to drivers upon arrival, ensuring each code is logged correctly in the system.
• Collect QR codes from drivers as they exit and reconcile them with entry records.
• Provide clear instructions to drivers on where to go, how to navigate the site, and who to report to.
• Ensure all drivers follow site safety rules and that any non-compliance is reported immediately.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date digital logs of vehicle arrivals, departures, delays, and any irregularities.
• Use IT systems confidently to update records, check driver information, or access gatehouse tools.
• Communicate regularly with onsite teams, including security, warehouse operations, and night management, regarding incoming or outgoing traffic.
• Handle radio or phone communications professionally and ensure messages are passed on accurately.
• Conduct basic visual checks of vehicles entering/leaving for obvious damage, seal checks (if required), or safety concerns.
• Operate barriers, gates, or access control systems to safely manage traffic flow.
• Monitor CCTV feeds (if part of the site setup) for awareness of activity around the gatehouse area.
• Escalate unusual activity, unauthorised access attempts, or site risks to the appropriate contacts.
• Keep the gatehouse clean, organised, and stocked with necessary supplies (QR sheets, logs, stationery, etc.).
• Complete shift handover notes to ensure the next attendant is fully briefed on any issues from the night.

Person specification:

• Experience in a similar role (desirable)
• Clear communication (essential)
• IT literate (essential)

What happens after you apply for this role?

Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.