At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive expedition trucks and create unforgettable experiences for our Adventurers.
- Company: Join the biggest team at Chessington, a leader in adventure and fun.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, discounts on shopping and dining, plus free tickets to attractions.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting adventure while ensuring safety and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Qualifications: Must have a full valid UK driver's licence and a passion for adventure.
The predicted salary is between 12.92 - 12.92 £ per hour.
Within this role you will be responsible for delivering a wild adventure for all. Your main responsibility will be driving our ultimate expedition trucks around an off‑road track through our African experience. When you are not driving our expedition trucks you will also be one of our Roarsome Rides Host.
Job Purpose
To deliver an exceptional customer service on the front‑line team of Zufari and becoming a part of the biggest Team at Chessington. Driving our ultimate trucks on our off‑roading track deep into the African safari. Interacting daily with our Adventurers and creating a positive experience for all while ensuring health and safety is at the highest priority.
Key Accountabilities
- You will be responsible for interacting with Adventurers, answering queries, monitoring the queue lines and getting them onto and off the rides and striving to deliver the best experience and maintaining safety standards.
- To ensure Health and safety of self, staff and Guests at all times.
- To enforce the highest standards and follow all Restrictions.
- To drive safely around our off‑road Track.
- To create memorable experiences for Adventurers.
- Carrying out daily checks on the truck.
- Ensuring all health and safety restrictions are met.
- Report any health and safety concerns using the appropriate method.
Qualifications & Experience
- Full Valid UK Drivers license.
Additional Considerations
All Merlin employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures as outlined in online onboarding and training curriculums. Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, their colleagues and guests (where appropriate), in line with the Group Policy (HS001) and the law. In particular, they must ensure that they follow safe working procedures for all work activities that they undertake and they must not use any tools or equipment for which they have not been trained. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate.
Benefits
- A competitive hourly rate.
- Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel.
- 25% discount in our on‑site retail shops and restaurants.
- 40% discount on Lego.
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Pay Range GBP £12.92/Hr.
Zufari Driver & Host employer: Marldon - Bedford Place Hostels
At Chessington, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where every team member plays a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for our Adventurers. With competitive pay, extensive training and development opportunities, and unique perks like the Merlin Magic Pass, employees enjoy a rewarding environment that fosters personal growth and camaraderie. Join us in delivering thrilling adventures while ensuring safety and fun in our African safari experience.
Contact Details:
Marldon - Bedford Place Hostels Recruitment Team
