Seasonal

Scottish Canals is looking for Seasonal Housekeeper Assistant to join us at the Caledonian Canal Centre!

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join the team and work with us over our Spring to Autumn 2024 Season. If you’re interested in tourism, travel, international visitors, events, food & drink then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

From welcoming thousands of international visitors, to supplying information, serving customers, our destination assistants enjoy a wide range of fun and exciting responsibilities.  You will assist customers with purchases, supply information, keep our attractions looking their best and help to ensure our visitors have a 5-star trip to remember. 

Key Duties include: 

Performs cleaning duties in all guest areas and back of house.
Monitoring and controlling accommodation supplies, and overseeing the ordering, delivery, and storage of all items.
Stocking and maintaining an inventory of housekeeping supplies.
Dusting furniture or fixtures and polishing them.
Cleaning and sanitising showers, bathtubs, toilets and sinks.
Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, doormats, and rugs.
Reporting breakages, damages, and safety issues for repairs.
Assisting in other departments of the business when requested.
To be successful you will have:

Excellent interpersonal skills
High standard of cleanliness, with a keen eye for attention to detail
A confident, friendly, welcoming, helpful, engaging nature
The ability to deliver a professional service to customers
The drive to work across various disciplines (gift shop, café, tourism, events, etc.)
Good time management and organisational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
A flexible approach to the role
Previous experience in a similar role is welcomed, but not essential as full training will be given.

This role attracts a salary of £12.13 per hour. You will work on a rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.

Scottish Canals is looking for Seasonal Destination Assistants at the Caledonian Canal Centre!

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our team and work with us over our Spring to Autumn 2024 season.

If you’re interested in tourism, travel, international visitors and food & drink, then this could be the perfect job for you.

From welcoming thousands of UK and international visitors, to supplying information and serving customers, our Destination Assistants enjoy a wide range of fun and exciting responsibilities. 

You will assist customers with purchases, keep our attraction looking its best and help to ensure our visitors have a 5-star trip to remember. This role will involve customer service, cash handling and the preparation of food and drink.

Full uniform and training will be provided.

Key Duties include: 

Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as tea, coffee and speciality beverages.
Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment.
Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers.
Serving customers and taking orders and communicating with the kitchen.
Welcome, engage and inform our customers to exceed expectations.
Description and selling of our products and services.
Receiving, pricing, and distributing stock supplies. 
Receiving and processing customer payments.
Cleaning and tidying public areas.
Stock movement and replenishment.
Assisting in other departments of the business when requested.
To be successful you will have:

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
A real enjoyment for dealing and helping the public
A confident, friendly, welcoming, helpful, engaging nature
The ability to deliver a professional service to customers
The drive to work across various disciplines (gift shop, tourism, café, events, etc.)
Good time management and organisational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
A flexible approach to the role and willingness to learn
Previous experience in a similar role is welcomed, but not essential.

This role attracts a salary of £12.13 per hour. You will work on a rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.

Scottish Canals is looking for Cleaning Assistants at The Falkirk Wheel

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our team and work with us over our Spring to Autumn 2024 season.

Our pace, personality and people make us amongst Scotland’s top visitor attractions. If you’re interested in tourism, travel, international visitors and events then this could be the perfect job for you.

This position is during daytime hours and flexible to accommodate work life balance.

You will be integral to our customers having a 5-star experience to remember, taking pride in the cleanliness and surroundings you will work in.

Full uniform and training will be provided.

Key Duties include: 

All public areas in the Visitor Centre to include retail shop and café.
Customer toilets
Event rooms – also help with set up.
Offices and staff areas
Boater facilities
Distributing stock supplies

To be successful you will have:

Excellent interpersonal skills
A real enjoyment for dealing with the public
A confident, friendly, welcoming, helpful, engaging nature
The ability to deliver a professional service to customers
Good time management and organisational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
A flexible approach to the role

Previous experience in a similar role is welcomed, but not essential.

This role attracts a salary of £12.13 per hour which is pro-rated to the length of the contract. You will work on a rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.

Seasonal work in our Brand Home team, communicating our story, spirts and brand through 5 star experiences.

Hosts are responsible for providing a world class service to guests at Holyrood Distillery. They will conduct guided tours, work within our on-site bars, hosting events; actively promoting the brand, products, and experiences. They will also be asked to perform other duties across the distillery which will involve working within the shop, taking bookings, and assisting with admin tasks.

They will have responsibility for the daily stock and presentation of the Distillery, including the sale and up-sale of spirit and shop products, tastings, pouring and presenting drinks, and other related activities.

Hosts will be the face of Holyrood Distillery – so must be passionate and knowledgeable about our products and experiences; and be a genuine people person with a passion for Edinburgh and our place in it.

Must be calm when under pressure, with the confidence and ability to respond to unexpected situations professionally, and to seek advice and support when required.

Benefits include:
• Life Insurance with SmartHealth
• Educational budget within the spirits industry
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Staff discount on our Holyrood Spirits
• A spirit and merch allowance
• Paid holidays
• Training

For full role details please see the attached job description.

To apply please send your CV to Isla@holyrooddistillery.co.uk by the 22nd of April 2024

Hours: Part-time. Days available will range from 3-5 per week and will include some weekend working.
Daily shifts will be from 5.5-8 hours per day.
Duration: Fixed Term (Until September)
Pay: £12.00 per hour

Company benefits include:

– 10% employer pension contribution, with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well! (so 20% potential contribution to your pension)
– 33 days pro-rata annual holiday entitlement
– Enhanced long service holiday entitlement
– Life Assurance
– Performance and loyalty payment scheme
– Complimentary tickets
– Staff discount in the Gift Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom & The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal
– Free car parking for staff
– Uniform provided
– Full training

Our Visitor Experience department is now looking for Seasonal Assistants who are enthusiastic, with a smart appearance, excellent communication skills and a passion for exceptional customer care.

The job is based in our temporary Ticket Centre and on board Britannia. The position can be physically demanding as you will be standing throughout the duration of your shift. There will be a mixture of indoor and outdoor working. No experience required as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities include:

– Providing a warm welcome to visitors
– Directing visitors through our temporary Ticket Centre and onto Britannia
– Providing visitors with their audio handset
– Assisting with queue management
– Any other Seasonal Assistant duties as required

If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to recruitment@tryb.co.uk

Angie Fowler
Visitor Experience Manager

Closing date: 17 April 2024

No agencies please.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have been selected for interview you will be contacted directly.

Would you like to help us preserve our ‘Monster Reputation for Excellence’? Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises are recruiting Seasonal Crew to join their friendly team for the busy 2024 season.

The contract is fixed term from mid-May to mid/end-August 2024, full-time preferred however flexible hours available; shift flexibility and weekend working is required. Hours will normally be 0745 / 0830 – 1700 / 1730. Applications are open now, you should be available from mid-May to allow enough time to complete your full induction and the necessary training.

Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises is a Visit Scotland 5* visitor attraction based at Dochgarroch Lock (4 miles South of Inverness city centre) and has been providing cruises on Loch Ness for over 20 years. We are looking for motivated individuals to carry out crew duties so we can continue ensuring that Loch Ness by Jacobite customers can tick Loch Ness off their bucket list! You will keep our passengers informed, safe and comfortable at all times and you will maintain the highest level of customer service to preserve our ‘Monster Reputation for Excellence’.

The Role and Responsibilities:
Assist the Skipper in the efficient and smooth operation of the boat.
Assist with the passenger count prior to departure of each cruise
Assist the Skipper with the application of safety regulations ensuring the safety of all persons whilst boarding, disembarking, and during their cruise.
Carry out bar/sales duties as required
Assist with preparation of stock and daily replenishing of stores
Direct passengers in accordance with procedures in the event of an emergency.
Provide information to passengers on points of local interest etc.
Report any customer / operational issues to the skipper.
Carry out daily boat cleaning ensuring a high standard is maintained
Provide 5* customer care at all times

Person Specification:
Friendly and approachable with a willingness to initiate meaningful conversations
Conscientious with attention to detail
Good communication and numeracy skills
Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving
Driving licence desirable along with own transport however assistance with transport can be discussed at interview
A strong customer service background is desirable
Previous experience not required as full training will be provided
Willingness to participate in on-going training and personal development
Excellent timekeeping

A cover letter explaining why you would like to be part of the Jacobite Cruises team this summer would be helpful. Please complete the application form and return to careers@jacobite.co.uk

Your role of Admissions Assistant with Historic Environment Scotland will be a seasonal position up until the 30th of September 2024. The likely start date for this role is in May 2024.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view into Scotland’s rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland’s dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Edinburgh during the season.

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited attractions in the UK and hosts a range of exciting events throughout the year. It is a very busy site and Castle staff take pride in representing Scottish hospitality to a diverse range of visitors.

The Admissions team operate at the front of Edinburgh Castle, welcoming visitors from all over the world. It is a large team, led by the Admissions manager and three Admissions supervisors. Roles within the team include checking tickets, promoting memberships, issuing audio tours, and managing traffic.