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Park description:

We are a family owned small and friendly camping and caravanning site situated in the Northern Lake District just 8 miles from the pretty market town of Keswick. Ideally located off the A66 just 10 miles from the M6 at Penrith we are a great base for exploring the whole of the Lake District. We cater for a combination of tents, tourers and statics and aim to provide the warmest of welcomes with the highest standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Job Vacancy: Holiday Park Assistants

6-MONTH CONTRACT APRIL - SEPTEMBER
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and hardworking couple who would like the opportunity to get fully involved in all aspects of running a campsite to join us for the 2012 season, from the beginning of April to the end of September.

We are a busy 76 pitch touring and static site in the Lake District National Park ideally situated for exploring the whole of the National Park. Ullswater and Derwentwater lakes are within easy reach as are the towns of Keswick, Grasmere and Ambleside. The area is prime walking country and the fells of Blencathra, Great Dodd and Clough Head create a breathtaking backdrop to the site.

We are a franchise of The Camping and Caravanning Club and have recently been awarded 5 pennants by the AA and 5 stars by Visit Britain. We pride ourselves in offering the best service with the highest standards of cleanliness and customer care.

The contract is variable per couple, between 34-40 hours per person per week, including weekends, early and late duties and on-call. Full training will be given and once trained you will run the site on our days off.

As part of our team your duties will be varied and will include:
- taking bookings using the Camping and Caravanning Club computer system
- receiving and pitching our guests
- serving in the on-site licensed shop and dealing with customer queries
- cleaning the facilities block
- undertaking general maintenance and groundwork

This is very much a guest focused role and a cheerful disposition at all times is an essential attribute. Ideally you will have a customer service background, be self-motivated with hands-on approach and have basic IT skills. Experience of working on a campsite is desirable.
PLEASE NOTE COUPLES ONLY NEED APPLY DUE TO OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS.

Interviews will take place on site during February 2012.

You will need your own caravan or motorhome but we will provide you with a free pitch and electricity.

Park description:

Situated in unspoilt countryside on the North side of Bridlington, Fir Tree's superb location enables our owners and visitors to discover the wealth of attractions, which are literally a stone’s throw from the park.

The park has its own Leisure Centre including an Indoor heated Swimming Pool, Games Arcade and an inviting Bar Complex which has an adults only Lounge Bar and a modern Family Lounge which has live entertainment throughout the summer season.   There are also comfortable spacious conservatories for you to simply relax in. other facilities include a Children`s playground, Mini market and Launderette.

Job Vacancy: Seasonal Wardens 2012

SEASONAL WARDENS 2012

Couple required as Wardens for the 2012 Season.

Duties may include cleaning and other tasks involved in the day to day running of a park. Reception and shop duties. Groundwork and gardening together with maintenance and repairs are an integral part of this role. Cleaning of park facilities to a high standard.

Successful candidates should possess a high level of customer care. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage. A clean, current driving licence is essential.

Hours worked six days out of seven to include weekends and Bank Holidays. Will also include evenings on call.

We are offering an attractive package including salary dependant on experience together with bonuses and accommodation.

These positions would suit couples without dependents.

To apply, please forward a copy of current CV's.

Accommodation is provided.

Park description:

St Cyrus, Scotland

Job Vacancy: Park Manager/Maintenance Couple

A POPULAR HOLIDAY PARK ON THE EAST COAST OF SCOTLAND.ST CYRUS IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE BEAUTIFUL SAND DUNES & DRAMATIC SCENERY THAT SURROUNDS THE AREA.A SMALL HOLIDAY PARK WITH LAUNDERETTE & ON-SITE SHOP.
WE ARE SEEKING A COUPLE TO MANAGE THE PARK,CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE,WARDEN DUTIES AND THE RUNNING OF A SMALL HIRE FLEET OF 9 VANS.
WE REQUIRE A DEDICATED HARD WORKING COUPLE WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & ARE ABLE TO COMMENCE EMPLOYMENT FROM MARCH 1ST 2012.
THIS IS A PERMANENT POST ON A 12 MONTH A YEAR HOLIDAY PARK.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV

THE PACKAGE FOR THE RIGHT COUPLE INCLUDES A DETACHED 3 BEDROOM HOUSE INCLUSIVE OF BILLS

Park description:

Drummohr Holiday Park, is a Family run caravan park 8 miles east of Edinburgh city centre.
We have 110 touring pitches for tents caravans and motorhomes, 12 holiday lodges some with private hot tubs, and 5 camping bothys

Job Vacancy: Cleaning operative couple

Here at Drummohr we are looking for an enthusiastic happy couple to join our team in 2012.

This position is for the 2012 season with a view to becoming permanent, we would be looking for a couple to start as soon as possible.
You will need to be people-friendly, enthusiastic and prepared to work varied hours, Flexibility,commitment and enthusiasm are essential.

The main duties would be to Clean our 12 luxury lodges 5 camping bothys and 5 octolodges on changover days.
Cleaning of the two shower and toilet blocks (only one in low season)

The lodges are rented out mainly fri-mon or mon-fri in low season and sat-sat in high season. The toilet blocks would be cleaned 3 times a week in low season unless we have a rally in)and daily in high season(mid July-end Aug)
Other duties would be light gardening, tending to bushes and tubs and possible general assistance as required during quiet letting periods, the average weekly work would be around 25 hours each, you will have a minimum of 2 full days off each week.

In return you would receive your pitch, electric, wifi and a negotiable monthy salary to be discussed.

Park description:

We now have 52 acres of land, and accommodate caravans, tents, motor homes, seasonal pitches and static holiday homes, making Lower Lacon one of the largest caravan and camping sites in the Midlands.
We have 230 electric points, 2 toilet and shower blocks, 2 laundries, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fully stocked shop with an off licence.


New for 2007, J.A.K.K.S Barn, which is a family bar holding discos & live entertainment during the summer months and the adult only Club with a marquee for the children, also has live entertainment throughout the season (Check Events Tab).

Also for the children (or young at heart) we have a crazy golf course & a play area. Finally, why don’t you come and meet our wide variety of animals, such as our Alpacas, Sheep, Kune Kune Pigs, Ducks, Chickens, Aviary Birds & our Shetland Pony, Plus lots of Wild Life.

Spacious 52 acre site in the heart of the North Shropshire countryside.

Job Vacancy: Cleansing Operatives couple

To work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays on a regular basis and at other times by arrangement.

To maintain the upkeep and general appearance of the two toilet blocks and the Park to the standard expected.

To ensure that ALL drains are kept free from debris and showers, including clothes hooks etc, are kept in good working order.

To ensure that the laundry is kept clean, dry and in good working order, repair when possible and report any technical faults so that they can be addressed as soon as they are realised.

To maintain the washing-up area behind both toilet blocks to a high standard of cleanliness and ensure that all faults are repaired or reported as soon as they are realised.

To ensure that the whole of the Park
is kept free from litter and general debris.

To ensure that ALL areas under your responsibility are checked, and all jobs are addressed, on a regular basis.

You may be required to do other duties for example helping management or wardens.

This position is suitable for a couple/two people.

Example of possible shift pattern

6am–7.30am - blue block main shutdown
7.30am–9am - red block main shutdown X Orange
9am-11am - General duties
11am–1pm - Off
1pm–2pm - Both blocks check, clean and top up
2pm–4pm - General duties
4pm–5pm - Both blocks check, clean and top up

Days off
Monday (half day)
Tuesday (all day)
Wednesday (half day)

An electric pitch can be provided. Rent is charged at £30.00 per week and if full season completed a refund of this is given.

Park description:

Whitby Holiday Park is a popular family location situated in a prestigious costal position on Saltwick Bay, yet within walking distance of the town and famous Abbey.
The park has a mixture of established owner pitches and hire fleet accommodation as well as an extensive touring facility. We have on site facilities including a popular club house, a café, shop and laundry.

Job Vacancy: Seasonal Touring Warden

Coastdale Parks currently have an exiting opportunity for a Seasonal Touring Warden to join our team at Whitby Holiday Park between Mid March and Mid November 2012.
You will be working afternoons and evenings 5 days per week, including weekends
(approx 40hrs pw).

This is a varied role that will involve general grounds maintenance of the touring area including grass cutting, strimming and basic repairs.
In addition to this you will provide out of hours reception /security cover in the evenings. This will involve booking in arrivals to park, making reservations on our computerised booking system, handling customer / telephone queries and carrying out security checks on the park.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who can be relied upon to work independently. You will have good customer service and IT skills, and experience in carrying out basic maintenance work.

Additional Bar/ Housekeeping work would be available for a partner.

A touring pitch is provided free of charge for the season.

Please send your CV and a covering note to Amanda Davidson at the below email address

Park description:

Voted UK No. 1 campsite by Daily Telegraph (2010). Located on Skye's rugged West coast at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountain range and the shore of Loch Brittle, this camp site is an ideal base for some of the finest rock climbing and hill walking in Britain. The site is popular with devotees of the natural site and offers a wild camping experience with the added advantage of amenities close by. These include toilets, shower block and a well-stocked shop. Open 1st April - 30th Sept.

Job Vacancy: Camp Site Warden

Responsible for the day-to-day running of the camp site, including 24-hr cover working with assistant warden (Would suit a couple).
Till operation, cash-handling, security, cleaning, ground and some building maintenance. Providing a welcome to the campers and running the shop/recption area.
See website for full details: www.dunvegancastle.com/vacancies

GLENBRITTLE CAMPSITE (Open 1 April - 30 September)
Located on the rugged West coast of the Isle of Skye at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountain range and the shore of Loch Brittle, Glenbrittle Campsite is the perfect antidote to the pressures of modern living. An ideal base camp for some of the finest rock climbing and hill walking in Britain, the site is popular with devotees of the natural site and offers a wild camping experience with the added advantage of facilities close by. Up to 200 tents and eight hard stands with electric hook-ups.

The site features pitches in natural pockets spread liberally across the field and down towards the shore at Loch Brittle. Shower and toilet facilities are located nearby with convenient vehicle access tracks for unloading camping equipment. Glenbrittle also has a campsite shop offering everything from fresh and canned food to camping and climbing equipment.

Park description:

Job Vacancy: Park Warden Couple

OAKDOWN HOLIDAY PARK. SIDMOUTH, DEVON.

VACANCIES FOR TWO SEASONAL PARK WARDENS

Oakdown is Sidmouth’s only 5 Pennant Touring and Holiday Caravan Park and was the first Five Star rated Park in the Sidmouth area and prides itself on first class facilities and most importantly first class customer service.
‘Oakdown’ has vacancies for two Park Wardens commencing at the beginning of the 2012 holiday season. The vacancies are full time, working 5 days in a 7 day period and are contracted approx 9 - 10 months. The vacancies are available from March.

The two vacancies would suit a ‘Couple’ who can demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and dedication to their potential role.
Excellent inter personal skills are required in both roles as everyday dealings with the Guests are prominent.
The ability to work within a Team structure is mandatory.
Previous experience is not required as training will be given to suitable candidates.
Weekend working is definitely required.
Accommodation is provided to the couple as part of the ‘contract’ as evening and overnight duties (on call with a pager), on a Rota basis with other Staff are required throughout the season.

Both members will need to fully co-operate in the ISO standard we have achieved at Oakdown, which entails reading and maintaining procedures up to date, completing forms and filing them in the appropriate places and most importantly communicating with the entire team.

Oakdown organises its staff where each employee has specific responsibilities within the overall functioning of the Park but also be flexible and interchange between different jobs as and when required. The ‘specific responsibilities’ for each vacancy may change but the general requirements of each vacancy are listed below.

Predominantly for the Male:
Acting as a ‘Grounds man’ tending the plants and shrubs within the Park.
Gas monitoring & ordering
Grass cutting using a ‘sit on mower’.
Caravan Towing (experience in this area is beneficial; a demonstration of the candidates towing skills may be required during an interview).
Escorting Guests to their allotted pitch.
Refuse collection and disposal.
Amenities cleaning when required.
Tasks as requested by the Park Directors, Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager.
Maintenance of some of the equipment.


Predominantly for the Female:
Acting as a receptionist in the Parks Office and Reception area.
Booking holidays using the Parks computer database (Previous experience using computer transactions (data entry only) is beneficial; however, training will be given to a suitable candidate (note: some computer data entry examples may be required from the candidate during the interview to demonstrate basic keyboard skills and computer awareness). Retrieving bookings from email, post or telephone.
Insurance database handling.
General clerical duties including filing, email, basic use of excel or spreadsheets.
Cash ups at end of day.
Amenities cleaning when required.
Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the offices/reception.
General tasks as required by the Park Directors, Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager.

Suitable candidates will be required to attend St Johns Ambulance training for emergency assistance (First Aid and Fire Marshal requirements on the Park).

The above Task Descriptions are based on the Parks existing work share and Team Structure.
Re organisation of roles may be possible for suitable candidates and within the existing Team skills.

For further information please contact Mr. A. Franks (Park Manager) on E Mail to alastair@oakdown.co.uk attaching your C.V’s along with as much information about yourselves and your work history as possible. or post ASAP to
Mr. A. Franks at ‘Oakdown Holiday Park, Weston, Sidmouth, DEVON. EX10 OPT’.
The Park has a website at www.oakdown.co.uk.

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