Service Assistant

Lancashire Wildlife Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Service Assistant at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve. You will be the friendly first point of contact for visitors while supporting the catering team, with a focus on delivering a welcoming experience.

The role involves weekend work, with some midweek shifts during busy periods. Training will be provided, and prior retail or catering experience is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or catering is advantageous but not essential.
• Commitment to delivering a welcoming visitor experience and supporting the charity.
• Willingness to work weekends and occasional midweek shifts during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors at Mere Sands Wood.
• Support the catering team in daily operations.
• Assist with weekend shifts; overtime may be available during school holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Outgoing personality

Teamwork

Job description

Service Assistant

Closing date: Sunday 27 September 2026 Salary: National Minimum Wage Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time Location: Mere Sands Wood , Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1TG

Are you looking for a unique, friendly, and feel-good environment to work in?

We are currently recruiting for a Service Assistant to join the cateringteam at our Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve.

Our Service Assistants often act as a first point of contact for our visitors and as such applicants must be outgoing, driven, positive and passionate about the service they provide and about our charity and the nature reserve itself.

Previous experience working within retail/catering would be an advantage, however not essential as full training will be provided.

The role will be for a minimum of 4 hours per week, with overtime available, especially around the school holidays.

Working hours will predominantly be weekends, between the hours of 9-5pm, however mid week hours will also be available during busy periods.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found below.

Interviews: Candidates will be invited to interview as applications are received.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications.