Zip Wire Operator, Honister Slate Mine

LANSS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LANSS is seeking a Zip Wire Operator to join our activities team in the Lake District. You’ll be responsible for running the new zip wire safely and smoothly, ensuring every visitor feels confident, excited, and well looked after from start to finish.

You will fit harnesses, conduct safety checks, attach customers to the system, deliver clear safety briefings, monitor the zip wire and respond quickly to issues, and keep the area safe and well organized in this active outdoor role.

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor/physical roles is beneficial.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and briefings.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Fit harnesses and safety equipment correctly.
• Carry out safety checks and attach customers to the system.
• Deliver clear, straightforward safety briefings.
• Monitor the zip wire and respond quickly to any issues.
• Keep the area organised, safe, and running efficiently.
• Support other activities and general site operations when needed.

Skills

People skills

Health & safety awareness

Comfortable working at height

Job description

Overview

We’re a hands on, friendly team who work together to deliver great experiences in a fast placed outdoor environment.This is not your typical workplace, it’s physical, varied, and set in one of the most dramatic locations in the UK.The RoleWe’re looking for a Zip Wire Operator to join our activities team.You’ll be responsible for running our brand new zip wire safely and smoothly, while making sure every visitor feels confident, excited, and looked after from start to finish.Day-to-day, you will:Fit harnesses and safety equipment correctlyCarry out safety checks and attach customers to the systemDeliver clear, straightforward safety briefingsMonitor the zip wire and respond quickly to any issuesKeep the area organised, safe, and running efficientlySupport other activities and general site operations when neededThis is a practical, outdoor role where you’ll spend most of your time on your feet and working at height.

What we’re looking for:Someone who is reliable, positive, and good with peopleA strong awareness of health and safetyComfortable working at height and outdoors in all conditions

At a glance

• If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

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