Casual Cycle Hire Assistant

Dorset Council; Ashley Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking motivated individuals to support the Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley facilities. The role involves outdoor work on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays, in all weather conditions. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure safety of cycles and equipment, and provide excellent customer service.

Training is provided for repairs and maintenance, with opportunities to develop skills and work within a supportive team focused on high standards and community impact.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day operations at the Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley.
• Open and close cycle hire and Adventure Valley facilities.
• Check cycles and equipment to ensure safe hire.
• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance following training.
• Keep all areas clean and presentable and provide high standards of customer care.
• Hire cycles and equipment and give information to visitors.
• Handle cash and perform end-of-day cashing up procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Safety awareness

Job description

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with good communication skills to assist in the day to day running of our Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley Facilities. Candidates will be required to work Weekends, Bank Holidays and Dorset School Holidays, plus work outside in all weathers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day operations at the Cycle Hire & Adventure Valley
• Opening and closing of cycle hire & Adventure Valley facilities
• Checking of cycles and other equipment to ensure they are safe to hire
• Carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks following appropriate training
• Keep all areas of clean and presentable
• Hire cycles and other equipment to a high standard of customer care
• Give instruction and information to visitors about equipment and trails
• Carry out cash handling and end of day cashing up procedures
• Work outdoors in all weathers
• Follow procedures and work within Health and Safety guidelines

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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

We

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 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
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

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.