By William Coleman
As a kid who didn’t think ahead about what dream job they would have when they were older? Astronaut, cowboy, fireman or even a football player. Well now you can make your dream job a reality as the Camping and Caravan Club publicly advertise Site Assistant job roles.
The UK based holiday industry is going through such a revival and the demand is almost too much to keep up with, especially with an uncertain Brexit on its way. Clubs, sites, dealers and manufacturers all across England, Scotland and Wales are starting to recruit for th 2019 season to ensure they maintain the consistent quality to keep the customers coming back.
Applications for Holiday Site Assistants (HSAs) at more than 100 Camping and Caravanning Club Sites and 15 Camping in the Forest Sites are now open for next year’s camping season, following the launch of a recruitment drive. The Club has 121 campsites across the UK, with teams comprising two to 18 people with ages ranging from 19-70.
It goes without saying that holiday park staff are a vital part of any site and can make the difference between a good trip full of relaxation or an awul stay with loud neighbours and untidy setting, whether is be unkempt surroundings or bad pitching. Making sure the right staff on hand can make or break a site.
Nigel Wakefield, Holiday Site Assistant at Keswick Club Site on the shores of Derwentwater, said: “I had to hit the ground running when I joined the Club last year, but I really enjoy my job, from meeting campers to saying goodbye, I enjoy it all.
Nigel, a caravanner of 40 years who ran his own pub and building company, added: “In my earlier working life I had busy jobs, sometimes seven days a week, but I’ve always been customer-focussed and this has stood me in good stead for this role. I knew I’d retire to this cracking job, meeting people, greeting people – it’s a way of life now and doesn’t feel like a job.”
So if this sounds like something you would be interested in doing do not hesitate to contact the team. Typical duties for a Holiday Site Assistant include running the site office and carrying out administration tasks, using the Club’s computerised booking service, maintaining the grounds and cleaning on-site facilities.
One couple I know had the good fortune of taking a very early retirement and decided to become wardens on a local site where they live and have never looked back. So this could be an ideal opportunity to spend as much leisure time as possible during your “working” hours. Win win if you ask me, where do I sign up?
To find out more or enquire about each role, including application forms and full job descriptions can be found at www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/jobs.
