Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are working with Newry Mourne and Down District Council to recruit a Park Attendant/Receptionist. This role is temporary.
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
2
Target start date
01 May 2026
Duration
22 Weeks
Hours per week
36
Rate
PAYE: £14.07 per hour
Job location
90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT30 9TZ, United Kingdom
Post is up to 36 hours per week across 5 days between the hours of 8.30am – 9pm including weekend shifts. Includes working outdoors and operating gardening equipment.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The postholder will provide a welcoming, friendly and efficient service to all visitors at Delamont Caravan Park. The postholder will be expected to deal with caravan and tent bookings, and will also be involved in the upkeep, maintenance and provision of visitor services of Delamont Caravan Park, one of Newry, Mourne and District Councils amenities and visitor facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily maintenance of the Park/Facility, including toilets, outdoor space, litter picking, clearing of leaves and cleaning areas as required to ensure a high standard is maintained.
Day to day responsibility for the computerised booking system and liaising with the District Development Department officials on bookings of facilities by various groups, including carrying out any necessary follow up actions regarding booking requirements.
Respond and deal with all telephone/email enquiries and bookings for the caravan park and other facilities within the park.
Cash handling duties and associated paperwork including receipt of payments, operation of cash system and the safe keeping and lodgement of such monies in accordance with Council procedures.
Checking the safety of the Park and associated facilities prior to use by the public and recording details of checks carried out.
Opening and closing the facilities as required, and attendance at the facilities at all times when required.
Carry out ranging duties as and when required.
To enforce Council bye-laws and ensure good order is maintained at all times. Also to ensure that premises are secured.
To report all defects and accidents to supervisor.
Any other duties that contribute to the achievement and function of this post as identified by the Council.
General
Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade / scale set for this post provided such duties are deemed to be within the area of work.
Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct.
Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post.
Participate in staff training and development activities to ensure that knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full are up to date.
Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality.
By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service.
Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.
The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description
JOB TITLE: Seasonal Park Attendant / Receptionist
Employees/Applicants must be capable of undertaking the duties and responsibilities as set out in the Job Description and fulfil the requirements of this Person Specification; which will be assessed through the appointment process.
Employees/Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced, be able to meet the criteria set out in this Person Specification and demonstrate they possess the key competencies for the position at a frontline level.
Education / Qualifications
Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent
Experience
- At least 6 months relevant experience of handling cash and keeping associated records in a work environment.
- At least 6 months relevant experience working with members of the public in a customer service environment.
- At least 6 months previous experience of customer service and reception duties.
Skills and Knowledge
Be able to demonstrate competence in use of Microsoft office applications including word, email, spreadsheets, and databases.
Good understanding of health and safety practice relevant to the post.
Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
Other requirements:
Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.
The post will involve working alone
For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI are an acting recruitment agency