Location Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU Salary National Minimum Wage Application Deadline Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Job Summary
Wild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in south west England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.
Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923. 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West’s largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions. There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we’re also an award-winning botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Car Park Assistant to join our Car Park team for our peak 2025 season on a part time basis. These contracts are for school holidays only working a minimum of 10 hours per week. The hours will be over a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays. The salary for this position is national minimum wage.
School Holidays are:
19 July to 30 August 2025
26 October to 01 November 2025
You’ll play a key role in the overall experience of our visitors and will be the face of the Wild Planet Trust for every visitor that meets you as they arrive. If you are a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys meeting people and working in an amazing environment this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will be responsible for welcoming visitors as they arrive in our car park, helping them to park and directing them to the main entrance.
What skills and experience are required?
The ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills and will be friendly and welcoming. Problem solving skills and confidence in speaking to visitors is essential. Previous experience in a similar role and basic health and safety knowledge is beneficial.
Benefits of joining our team include:
* 33 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Branded uniform provided (as required)
* Relevant internal and external training provided
* Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family
* Complimentary tickets
* Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
* Free staff parking
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Discounts Platform
Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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