Assistant Attendant - Bolam Lake Country Park

Assistant Attendant - Bolam Lake Country Park

Job Reference: ncc/TP/15906/3134/DE

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay: £13.05 per hour

Working Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday to Saturday, 7:30am - 9:30am)

Location: Bolam Lake Country Park

Closing Date: 31/07/2026

Job Category: Catering / Cleaning

Job Introduction

Location: Bolam Lake Country Park

Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday, 7:30am - 9:30am (2 hours per day, 12 hours per week)

Role Overview: We are seeking a reliable and proactive individual to help ensure Bolam Lake Country Park remains safe, clean, and welcoming for visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ordering and managing site consumable stock
• Carrying out daily cleaning duties
• Opening and checking the automatic barrier each day
• Opening, inspecting, and maintaining public toilet facilities to ensure they are fully operational and presented to a high standard
• Undertaking additional caretaking duties as required within the scope and working hours of the role.

Additional Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to provide an average of 6 weeks annual leave cover at another site located in Ponteland (to be discussed further at interview).

Additional Opportunities

There may be opportunities for occasional overtime within the on site café, subject to service requirements and arrangements made directly with the Country Parks Service.

Role Suitability

This role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, can work independently, and is committed to providing an excellent experience for visitors.

Benefits

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part time employees)

Equality and Diversity

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Additional Information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes.