Employer's Name: Larick Campsite | Location: Fife |
Campsite Description
Larick Campsite is community run campsite set on the mouth of the River Tay next to the northern entrance of Tentsmuir Forest in Fife. The campsite has got 32 pitches (includes 2 accessible pitches) with a utility building consisting of showers, toilets, laundry, drying room and dishwashing room. Next to the campsite is the Larick Centre, a community building with café facilities and community halls.
The site is near to numerous walks, nature reserves, cycle path and the 13th oldest golf course in Scotland, Scotscraig. It is also walking distance from the beach, forest, town centre and the harbour. Dundee and St Andrews with their many tourist attractions are a short drive or bus journey away.
Job Vacancy: Warden(s) - Seasonal
Tayport Community Enterprise Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and customer orientated person or couple to take the role of Campsite Warden/s at our 32 pitch Larick Campsite. This is an exciting customer facing role where you will have the opportunity to help develop this fairly new campsite business. The main focus will be on providing excellent customer service, with opportunities to work with the rest of the Larick Centre team to actively promote the campsite and the centre.
The individual/s will need to be prepared to work flexible hours (including weekends and to be on call), carry out day to day duties, manage the booking system, website and social media. This position would be suitable for an active, motivated individual or couple (sharing the working hours), with campervan/caravan.
Key Responsibilities
Dealing with telephone enquiries and taking guest bookings, processing online bookings, general office admin. Computer experience is an advantage
Covering the checking-in of guests
Assisting with the upkeep of grounds and facilities, including grass cutting and maintaining flower beds, providing general maintenance and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness across the site
Cleaning the shower block and other guest facilities (drying room, washing room, etc.)
Help control noise pollution and help with site security
Any other duties, including occasional work at the Larick Centre
Excellent people skills are a must! Wardens must be friendly and approachable and enjoy working with the public. A can-do, practical and problem-solving attitude is essential. Previous experience in this type of work is not strictly necessary, but advantageous, and a knowledge of camping and caravanning is a massive bonus.
Available with the position
A grass pitch with electric hook-up for one mobile home/caravan, including, hot showers, free use of washing machine/campsite facilities and free WIFI, is included with the role (seasonal)
Campsite Mobile phone and laptop
Applicants with pets OK
You will have a day off together in the week (possibly 2 days a week in the quieter months), these will be Tuesday and/or Wednesdays
Minimum 40 hours a week with this increasing during the summer holidays (July/August)
Start date from 1 March 2024 to end of October 2024 with a possibility of extension
We are located on the south side of the river Tay so you will be working in a beautiful area with sea view and easy access to amenities and fantastic countryside.
To apply: email CV and cover letter to:-
Walter de Buck (General Manager): walterdebuck@tayportct.org.uk
or by post:
The Larick Centre,
Shanwell Road,
Tayport, Fife, DD6 9EA
Application close on the 23th February 2024
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Salary: £10.97 per hour (reviewed on 1 April) | Ask for: |
Sorry, applications for this vacancy closed on 21 February 2024
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