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Oakwood Theme park Pembrokeshire

Rides and attractions

Current vacancies

Seasonal vacancies

Ride Operations

With over 30 rides and attractions, we are always looking for staff to operate the rides in a safe, courteous and professional manner.

Ride Supervisors

Reporting to the Duty Manager, you will be responsible for operating and supervising Oakwood’s rides, with particular attention to visitor and staff safety. Your ability to manage and motivate a team will be essential to the smooth and efficient running of the park. You must be friendly and helpful – while assertive enough to ensure that all your directions are carried out. You will provide an important link between the Ride Assistants and Management.

Ride Assistants

Responsible to the Rides Supervisor your job is to ensure the efficient and safe operation of Oakwood’s rides. Rides Assistants are often the first point of contact with visitors to Oakwood so you will need to be helpful, friendly, courteous and able to carry out instructions from your supervisor in a positive manner.

Entertainments Department

Oakwood runs a number of events throughout the season culminating in our Summer spectacular After Dark. We need enthusiastic staff to help with the smooth running of all our events.

Magic Factory Host

Responsible to the Duty Manager and Entertainments Manager, it will be your job to entertain Oakwood guests, mainly families, with an memorable and, more importantly, magical experience! Your magnetic personality, excellent people skills and fun filled, friendly nature will make you a natural for the job. You will also be responsible for the safety of guests in the Magic Factory and other attractions.

Lighting Assistant (mid July – end August only)

Responsible to the Entertainments Manager you will be required to operate the pre-programmed lighting desk for Oakwood’s indoor and outdoor shows during the After Dark event. Previous stage lighting experience will be an advantage.

Catering Department

Oakwood can cater for up to 8,000 people and needs people to join the busy catering team.

Catering Supervisors

Reporting to the Catering Duty Manager and all Senior Supervisors you will be responsible for running your catering outlet efficiently and complying with all of Oakwood’s hygiene rules and regulations. Your relationship with your staff will be vital in the good organisation of the department. You will need to be helpful and communicative, whilst ensuring your instructions are carried out. You will treat visitors courteously and with respect. The Catering Supervisor is an important link between the Catering Assistants and Management.

Catering Assistants

Responsible to the Catering Supervisor your overall role will be to ensure efficient operation of the catering outlet. You will need to be helpful, friendly and courteous and liaise closely with your Supervisor at all times.

Retail Department

Oakwood is always on the look out for staff to ensure the efficient and friendly running of its seven retail outlets.

Retail Supervisors

Reporting to the Retail Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the retail outlet within Oakwood. Liaising with the Retail Manager, you will ensure the outlets run efficiently and that staff morale is high.

Retail Assistants

Responsible to the Retail Supervisor you will assist in the efficient running of the outlets. The relationship with your Supervisor and with our visitors, who must be treated with respect and courtesy at all times, will be extremely important.Apply now

Security

Security is of vital importance to ensure a safe and relaxing environment for our visitors and Oakwood needs people to join our Security team.

Security Officer

Reporting to the Security Manager you’ll be responsible for crime prevention and the protection of visitors and property within the park. You will be required to deal with anyone suspected of, or caught committing a criminal offence in a professional manner and according to the law. You will need to liaise closely with Duty Managers and seek advice when necessary, to ensure that incidents are dealt with quietly and with the minimum of fuss. You will need to remain calm and courteous, no matter what the provocation. Please note you must be registered with the Security Industries Authority (SIA) to apply for this post. Please include your SIA number on the application form.

Finance Department

Oakwood is looking for staff to represent the front of house and ensure the speedy entrance of visitors into the Park.

Cashier

Reporting to the Finance Manager you will provide an efficient and courteous service to our visitors and help ensure a speedy entrance into the Park. You will often be the first person to greet our visitors so you will need to be polite, caring and understanding at all times.

CC2000 Assistant

Reporting to the CC2000 Manager or Supervisor you will assist in the smooth and efficient running of the centre. You will often be the first person to come into contact with customers so you will need to project a helpful, friendly and courteous image. You will also need to carry out instructions from your supervisor or manager in a positive manner.

Grounds and Maintenance Department

Set in 80 acres of beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside we are looking for staff to help maintain the park grounds to our high standards.

Building Maintenance

Help in the general maintenance and repair of the park. This important role requires personnel compentent in carpentry and general building skills.

Grounds

Help keep our beautiful park beautiful! Our grounds departments are responsible for the upkeep of flower borders and all the grassed areas within Oakwood. Previous grounds experience would be an advantage.

Distribution Officer
Help bring visitors to the park by delivering leaflets to hoilday sites and tourist information centres across South Wales. Reporting to the marketing manager you will be representing Oakwood to business throughout South Wales which very kindly display advertising material for the park. Vehicle is supplied and all candidates must hold a clean full driving licence.

Permanent vacancies

Assistant Catering Manager

A challenging position has become available in Oakwood’s Catering department.

Reporting to the Catering Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the running of our 10 Catering outlets.

This is an exciting position encompassing culinary skills, food hygiene, business acumen, technical understanding of equipment and a high degree of man management skills at all levels. A willingness to work as part of a committed team with an understanding and acceptance that a ‘hands on’ approach is essential to ensure throughput of products whilst maintaining Oakwood’s high standards.

Relevant Catering qualifications or experience in a related role would be ideal.

Closing date: 23rd November 2007.

Or send your application and CV to:

Human Resources Manager

Oakwood Theme Park

Canaston Bridge

Narberth

Pembrokeshire

SA67 8DE

Stores Person

Reporting to the Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate levels of stock are available for the efficient running of our outlets. This will need to be carried out in accordance with health and hygiene regulations.

Good communication skills are essential as you will be representing Oakwood when dealing with suppliers.

Microsoft Excel and good writing skills would be an advantage as well as having a full driving license.

Closing date: 23rd November 2007.

Or send your application and CV to:

Human Resources Manager

Oakwood Theme Park

Canaston Bridge

Narberth

Pembrokeshire

SA67 8DE