Lead Car Park Attendant

Great Oaks College is an expanding specialist independent college in its third year of operation. We are located within Oaklands School, a new state of the art, purpose built premises located in Gresham Road, Hounslow, close to Osterley Tube Station. However, in September 2025 we are relocating to a new building in Sunbury.

Due to the rapid and continued expansion we are looking to appoint Lead Car Park Attendant.

You will be responsible for managing safety at the car park during student arrival and departure times. To look after the college vehicles to ensure that regular checks are carried out and vehicles are prepared for student and staff use. To be available to assist with car park duties at other college events and duties as requested by the Principal.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and working as a team as well as remaining calm and polite during challenging situations.

Main purpose of the job - to be responsible for managing safety at the car park during student arrival and departure times. To look after the college vehicles to ensure that regular checks are carried out and vehicles are prepared for student and staff use. To be available to assist with car park duties at other college events and duties as requested by the Principal.

Car Park Duties:
- Support the safety of all students on arrival and departure from the college.
- Directing and supervising traffic to the designated parking spaces / drop off and
collection points.
- Announce transport arrivals and departures via the radio system; ensuring that
gates are locked and safety is maintained.
- Work closely with the Great Oaks College receptionist as well as staff from
Oaklands School with whom we share the site.
- Explaining correct procedures to transport providers, parents/carers and
visitors to the college.
- Promoting health and safety procedures at all times.
- Promoting the ethos of the college by respecting all staff, students and visitors
and communicating with a range of stakeholders in a calm, patient and
assertive manner.
- To give support to colleagues to ensure that procedures are being followed and
that student drop off and collection times run smoothly.
- Report any incidents and concerns to a member of the senior leadership team
- Carry out regular college vehicle checks and assist with preparing minibuses ready for student outings.
- Re-fuelling vehicles and supporting with other vehicle related tasks.
- Assist with other college events, as required and any other duties to support the senior leadership team that are commensurate with the grade of the role.

We offer a comprehensive Induction, Inset and CPD programme for our staff, a pension scheme and other well-being benefits:

An employee assistance programme,

Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge

Blue Light Card

Free on-site gym with showers,

Daily staff breakfasts and have five a day fruits to keep you well,

Online shopping discounts available,

Cycle to work scheme,

Leave of absence policy with paid time off (under the discretion of a College Principal) to support with unforeseeable life matters,

Free eye test for the display screen users,

Employee referral reward.