Bike Hire Assistant - Casual

Dorset Council; Ashley Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a motivated individual to join their Ranger Team at Moors Valley Country Park. Key responsibilities include assisting in the running of activities for children and families, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of equipment, and handling cash transactions. This casual position requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to handle cash and process sales accurately.
• Good communication skills to interact with children and parents.
• Adaptability to work in a busy tourist environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations at Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley facilities.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of all activity equipment.
• Handle cash and complete end-of-day cash procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

We are looking to employ a highly motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable individual to work within our Ranger Team at Moors Valley Country Park, working as part of the provision of our Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley facilities.

The post holder will assist in running activities for children and families within a busy Country Park. Duties include supporting the Activities Rangers in the running of our Cycle Hire and Adventure Valley activities; ‘Mini Landrover driving experience’ and Nature Golf. Daily tasks include serving visitors, answering questions, giving information and safety briefing to children and parents, handling money, processing sales, setting up and packing away activities and supporting the wider ranger team with any issues that arise.

Some key responsibilities of the role include; Carry out day to day operations at the Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley facilities, including setting up & closing daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Checking of cycles (including attachments) and Adventure Valley equipment to ensure they are safe to use
• Keep all cycles, mobility aids, mini landrovers and golf equipment clean
• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks following appropriate training - Driving small electric landrovers to and from the activity site - Give instruction and information to visitors about bikes, equipment and cycle trails
• Carry out cash handling and end of day cashing up procedures/processing personal information to include disclaimers
• Basic course, vehicle and equipment safety checks before opening Adventure Valley
• Follow Dorset Council procedures and work within Health and Safety guidelines - Wearing a uniform and carrying a radio to communicate with other park staff

Further Information

Contact Details: Jonathan Smith [email protected] 01202 228915. This is a casual position, working shifts and will include weekend & bank holiday working. As a busy tourist attraction, Moors Valley Country Park is open everyday except Christmas Day.

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.