Merlin Entertainments

First Aid Team Leader

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Surrey-Chessington
Job ID
2025-8589
Employment Type
Guaranteed Hours (MGH)
Offer/Contract Type
Fixed End Date/Seasonal
Location Name
Chessington World of Adventures Resort

What you'll bring to the team

 

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

 

Hours: Fixed term contracts until November. Shifts cover hours between 8.30am – till park close across a 7 day rota. Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings weekends and holidays to support park operations. 

 

Advert closing date: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of quality applications. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

 

COME & JOIN BRITAINS WILDEST ADVENTURE! 

 

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment? Then we want YOU to be part of our team. Leave the everyday behind and unleash your imagination as you explore a career at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Britain’s biggest wildlife theme park.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the First Aid provisions for guests and staff. 

 

Assisting in undertaking regular first aid management exercises to test the robustness of procedures and staff understanding. De-brief, communicate and follow up on any outstanding actions.

 

Manage all direct reports effectively and consistently in line company requirements, including the timely application of individuals’ Personal Development Plans and Performance Management processes. Training and development for direct reports, mentoring and inducting new first aid staff in to the department.

 

Constantly seek ways to improve any aspect of the First Aid function in accordance with business need.

Qualifications & Experience

We need you to come with the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver jaw dropping fun to our Guests!

 

We are looking for candidates with previous management experience in a related field, with strong skills in developing staff and enhancing procedures.
 
The role will Require excellent verbal and written communication skills with Strong guest service and supervisory skills. Computer proficiency with ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point) is required.
 

Candidates must have a First Aid at work qualification 

 

Extended First Aid and Emergency skills certification and previous experience within a leisure attractions is desirable but not essential

 

We are looking for a minimum of 2 years of related first aid experience or related experience in emergency care is preferred 

 

Due to the nature of the role candidates must be age 18 years and over.  

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

 

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Pay Range

GBP £13.00/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.