Job description
Park Transport Team Member
Earnings of £10.18 - £10.42 per hour
Permanent, flexible hours contract
Our team at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are currently recruiting for Park Transport Team Members to join the team.
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is undoubtedly one of the UK’s hidden gems that really should be on everyone’s ‘must do that’ list. Spanning 600 acres of beautiful countryside, with stunning views, Port Lympne is the only wild animal park in Europe to offer unique short breaks, where guests can wake up surrounded by animals, go on safari, enjoy once in a lifetime animal encounter, and most importantly be part of real conservation in action.
As a Park Transport Team Member, you will be responsible for ensuring both smooth and consistent services across a diverse range of guest and event transport requirements around the park. This includes daily guest transport in the form of the Gatehouse Shuttle and Guest Shuttle, as well as providing high quality transport services during weddings and events. Our Transport Team is key to ensuring we create memorable experiences that matter.
Who we are looking for:
This role would be ideal for someone who is already working and/or looking for additional hours on an ad-hoc basis, as and when required. You will have a passion for outstanding customer service, with excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task effectively, under pressure. You will have good time keeping, and will have the ability to communicate with a diverse customer base.
It is essential for you to hold a full valid UK driving license, and would be desirable for you to have experience driving a variety of vehicles, including vans and Land Rovers and golf buggies – although full training will be provided. Knowledge of our park and the work of the Aspinall Foundation is also desirable.
Contract information:
Basic rate of pay is £10.18 for under 21’s and £10.42 for over 21. Working hours are on a flexible hour’s basis, as per the roster. The shift times may vary i.e.: either early start or late finish. This will include weekends and Bank Holidays. All applicants must have right to work in the UK. A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location.
The location:
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodation, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite event and dining experiences. Most importantly, every one of our employees is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why you should join us:
As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and the roars from our pride of Lions, you will also join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
You can also expect a host of other benefits including:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning.
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- And many more length of service-related rewards and Benefits.
To apply: Please email your CV and covering letter
Please see our website for more information about us and the work we do
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.18-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have a passion for customer service, and previous experience in a similar role?
- Desirable criteria: Do you have experience driving a variety of vehicles, including vans and Land Rovers and golf buggies?
- Have you visited Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve before?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
About The Aspinall Foundation
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.aspinallfoundation.org