the uk premium & vip valet parking service
we provide a premium bespoke valetparking service to clients all over london and the UK and even europe. this means we have to provide the highest standards of parking possible, which also means we must use the best possible drivers, who are supremely careful with other people’s cars, who are fully qualified to drive and have clean licences (tell us if not, we may be able to help) and of course are polite, respectful and a great interacter with the public. sound interesting?
we are always interested to hear from qualified drivers who want to become temporary or regular self employed parkers nationwide, particularly around london. these roles are very flexible, flexible for students, current and former members of the armed services, retired people or anyone just wanting to earn a bit extra cash. all roles are immediately available.
valet parker to complete parking requirements for clients on events, static locations and for varied periods of time, including full time positions
you must be competent and qualified to both drive and manoeuvre all types of vehicles, good at problem solving, have technical skills and be proficient in customer service, good at Teamwork and be confident to work alone, excellent at organisational support and have natural adaptability. You must have dependability and fully aware of and comply with Safety and Security procedures. Reasoning Ability is a useful asset along with computer skills. Certificates of driving excellence and clean Licenses are very important, though some leniency will be shown for blemished driving records. Awareness of the work Environment is critical as is acceptance of the physical demands, including tolerance of long hours, weather conditions and the need to communicate with all your colleagues regularly, clearly and effectively.
you will part of a young, dynamic and fun team, who work as a unit to deliver the most sensational service to the customer at private HNW client events, VIP events and product launches as well as commercial venues such as hotels and casinos. you will meet a variety friendly, diverse and celebrity clients and a fascinating mix of vehicles. we offer flexible working, allowing you to work as much or as little as you like, on days and at times that suit you. starting pay is from £17 per hour, paid at the end of all events (for static, long term projects payment methods differ) and we will include free transport in a, generally no more than 1 year old, car to and from the collection point to events, a fully laundered and fresh uniform, including shirt, trousers, tie, waistcoat, body-warmer, waterproof jacket and face-mask, along with hand sanitisers and inspection gloves if required (though you will need to provide suitable black shoes). We provide chilled (in our own mobile fridge) drinks and snacks throughout events and (depending upon the length of the event) at least one meal. we provide free overnight accommodation and breakfast (depending upon the length of the event), suitable training and event information for you to understand and complete the project you are assigned to. (for events: static projects receive the same pay, though different facilities).
if you are interested, please e-mail for an application form to joinus@valetparked.co.uk
the primary purpose of this position is to ensure parkers provide the highest level of service to the management and guests of the assigned project/account. This includes conducting and passing suitable training, showing discipline and accountability of your parking and other tasks, establishing and maintaining relationships with the client/associates/management of each assigned project/account, as well as working shifts, including, but not limited to, proper key handling and safe/efficient parking and retrieval of vehicles, etc. The position is considered a critical position and staffs the largest and most complex locations in the UK and potentially abroad.
* work shift hours on site at assigned project/account
* be familiar with the valet schedule for the assigned project/account
* ensure you are compliant on all on-boarding tasks, as well as properly trained/certified before working your (first) shift on each assigned project/account
* booking, scheduling, and billing private events (where applicable)
* maintain a work friendly atmosphere and a team environment
* maintain a strong level of communication with associates and clients
* anticipate client needs and resolve customer issues proactively or in a timely manner
* ensure you maintain high levels of customer service, while having a uniformed, professional appearance, and following company procedures
* attend all necessary client meetings
* being prepared for on-call problem solving throughout the assigned project/account
* other duties as assigned by management
to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
technical skills - pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
customer service - manages difficult or emotional customer/client situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; leads/contributes to building a positive team environment; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognises accomplishments of other team members.
organisational support - follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks accurately and meets deadlines; supports organisation's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work as necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
safety and security - observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
reasoning ability - ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists. ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form..
computer skills - ability to use Windows and Office products, assigned company related technology products. ability to learn and train on new technology as it is acquired.
certificates and licenses - valid driver license and reliable transportation required. must maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record (no more than 3 penalty points within a 3-year period). must maintain a clean background check. must be able to drive a manual/automatic/e shift automobile. no special certifications required but additional remuneration may be paid to advanced drivers
work environment - the work environment characteristics described are representative of those a parker encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. while performing the duties of this job, parkers are is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. parkers are frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions. the work environment can be noisy and will be surrounded by moving vehicles driven by employees and the general public.
physical demands - the physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an parker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. parkers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
while performing the duties of this job, parkers are regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours or more at a time, and be physically able to run to and from vehicles and parking areas multiple times (though electric scooters may be provided) during a shift. the ability to quickly get in and out of many different types and sizes of vehicles during a shift is required. parkers are required to verbally communicate (potentially via handheld radios), as well as have the ability to hear clearly in often noisy and chaotic environments.
if you wish to join us, please e-mail your CV along with as much information as you can and request an application form to joinus@valetparked.co.uk