Pottery Assistant

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Shop and restaurant discounts

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Sherwood Forest is seeking a ceramic painting studio team member to deliver engaging sessions for adults and children. You will guide guests, ensure a safe, welcoming environment and provide outstanding service that exceeds expectations.

You’ll handle glazing, maintain studio cleanliness and support guests during activities, with a friendly, cheerful approach and a commitment to DBS clearance before start.

Qualifications

• DBS check required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage glazing processes and meet agreed timescales for finished pieces.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and studio tidiness at all times.
• Guide and support guests during ceramic painting activities.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Relationship building

Cheerful disposition

Job description

Sherwood Forest | £12.87 per hour

Join our vibrant Pottery Studio team, delivering creative ceramic painting sessions for adults and children. You'll provide expert guidance, ensure a safe and welcoming environment and deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds guest expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage glazing processes and meet agreed timescales for finished pieces
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and studio tidiness at all times
• Guide and support guests during ceramic painting activities

What’s In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Part-time contract, shifts fall between 8:30am to 5:00pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 60 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About You

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and guests
• Strong communication skills
• Naturally cheerful disposition

Note: You'll need to complete a DBS check before starting (we'll help with that).

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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Closing date:

9th October 2026

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