Car Park Attendant - FTC

About us : We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Car Park Attendant

Location: Stockport Kia, Stockport Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Stockport Kia is looking for a reliable and proactive Car Park Attendant to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of our dealership by ensuring vehicle movements are managed safely and efficiently.

As a smaller site with limited parking capacity, you will play a key role in maintaining an organised forecourt and helping maximise available space. You will be responsible for moving customer and stock vehicles around the site, assisting with vehicle parking and manoeuvring, and supporting the wider team with operational tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and park customer vehicles and dealership stock vehicles.
• Organise vehicle parking to maximise site capacity and maintain an orderly forecourt.
• Assist with vehicle manoeuvring in confined spaces.
• Support the Sales and Service departments with vehicle movements throughout the day.
• Ensure vehicles are parked safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and professional dealership appearance.
• Report any vehicle damage or site issues promptly.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Be confident driving and manoeuvring a range of vehicles.
• Have excellent awareness of vehicle and pedestrian safety.
• Be organised and able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to support different departments.
• Be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Previous experience within a dealership or automotive environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekends.
• Supportive dealership environment.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a successful automotive retail business.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining high standards, and are confident behind the wheel, we'd love to hear from you.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

• We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
• Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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