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Ride Host
Alton Towers Resort
Staffordshire Moorlands, England, United Kingdom["PART_TIME"]
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What you'll bring to the team
Ride Host
Location: Alton Towers Resort
Are you looking for an exciting, fun-filled role in a world-famous theme park? Alton Towers Resort is on the lookout for enthusiastic colleagues to join our team as Ride Hosts!
About the Role:
As a Ride Host, you’ll be the face of Alton Towers Resort, ensuring all our guests have a magical and safe experience. You’ll be responsible for assisting with the smooth running of our world-class rides, helping to create memories for families, friends, and thrill-seekers!
Your
key responsibilities will include:
Working on our rides and attractions with a focus on safety and efficiency
Engaging with guests to provide exceptional customer service
Assisting with guest queries and ensuring their needs are met
Managing queues, helping guests access rides safely, and ensuring everyone follows safety procedures
Reporting any operational issues or incidents to the operator
Support in daily presentational duties of our rides and attractions
This seasonal role will run until November. Due to the nature of the position, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate flexibility with their availability, including regular weekend work. Please note that while you are applying for roles within specific home departments such as Ride Host, Retail, or other front-line teams, you may be required to support additional departments based on operational needs. Flexibility is essential, and you may be scheduled in alternative areas at certain times during the season.
Qualifications & Experience
Able to demonstrate flexibility in their availability, including weekend working
Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills
Enthusiastic and willing to create a positive guest experience
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
Ready to take on responsibility and ensure health and safety standards are met
Able to work by themselves and as part of a team
A head for heights would be beneficial
No previous experience is necessary! We provide full training to all team members.
Please ensure you upload a current CV as part of your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to process applications that do not include a CV.
Benefits
Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
40% discount online off LEGO
25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants and travel
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Plus, many more...
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Pay Range
From GBP £8.00/Hr.