WORK  UK -  AMUSEMENT PARKS  (PARKI ROZRYWKI)

 http://www.bazafirm.pl/studytravel/zdjecia/z1388889735.0   http://www.bazafirm.pl/studytravel/zdjecia/z8751719957.gif

Program skierowanych jest do ludzi modych  w wieku 19-28 lat z dobrą znajmością języka angielskiego, komunikatywnych, pogodnych i otwartych na ludzi oraz dzieci.  Oferujemy pracę w jednym z największych theme park zlokalizowanym ok. 150 mil od Londynu w hrabstiwe Staffordshire. Na terenie kompleksu znajdują się; dwa hotele, centra konferencyjne, relaxation spa, kryty park wodny.

Stanowiska  pracy związane są z obsługa gości kompleksu wypoczynkowego  na różnych stanowiskach: kelner, barman, pokojówka, obsługa recepcji, ratownik, animator, itp

Warunki programu:

Praca ok. 37,5 godz tygodniowo

Płaca ok. 5,5 funta na godzinę

Dwudniowe szkolenie wstępne

Dream Ticket – 20 wstępów do Tussauds Attractions

Sponsorowane wyżywienie

Sponsorowany dojazd do miejsca pracy

Strój służbowy

Pomoc w zalożeniu konta, wyrobieniu NIP i innych sprawach socjalno-bytowych

Zakwaterowanie: 58 funtów na tydzień, organizowane przez pracodawcę; pokoje 1-osobowe z sanitariatami, wspólny common room, kuchnia – w pełni wyposażone; wymagana jest kaucja

Transport do pracy: zorganizowany przez pracodawcę w cenie 16 funtów za 10 przejazdowy bus pass; odległość ok. 45 min.

 

 

 

 

DODATKOWE INFORMACJE

ANGLIA AMUSEMENT PRAK Info Pack

http://www.bazafirm.pl/studytravel/zdjecia/z8302362169.jpg

 

In here you’ll find lots of useful information to help you when you travel over to the UK to work.

 

This pack includes:

 

1) Before you get your job

 

2) Accommodation

Where will you live?  What are the options?

 

3) Daily travel to and from work

 

4) Life in general

 

6) What have previous overseas employees said?

 

 

 

Before you get your job…

 

What the job is located?

 
 
Theme park resort in Staffordshire, approximately 150 miles (240 km) from London. 

 

 

 

It’s a huge Theme Park, two Hotels, a Conference Centre, a relaxation Spa and an indoor Waterpark. 

 

 

What’s it like to work here?

There are so many jobs here and each one is very different.  In the Hotels, you could be working in one of our restaurants or bars, serving guests meals and drinks – you will also learn how to make and serve cocktails!  There are other jobs on reception welcoming our visitors and checking them in and in housekeeping servicing the guest rooms. 

 

Most jobs on the Park involve working directly with customers who are either waiting to get on one of our rollercoasters or family attractions, hungry and waiting for food or something to drink, or want to buy a memento of their day.  Other jobs include keeping the park clean and tidy, picking up litter and emptying bins, giving directions and information to our visitors.

 

All of these jobs require you to be on your feet for long periods of time, though you will get frequent breaks to sit down, get a drink and something to eat, catch up with your friends or read a magazine. 

 

The job opportunities on the Park will involve some outdoor work and much interaction with guests. The hours will vary depending on the time of the season. The park opens to guests at 9.30am and closes as late as 10pm on special events such as fireworks.  The Hotels are open all year round and operate a flexible range of shifts across the whole day/night.

 

On your days off, you are welcome to visit the Park and other attractions using your “Dream Ticket”.  This is a credit card sized pass that enables you to gain free entry in to the park and go on the rides. It also gains you free entry in to the other Group attractions. You are not allowed to go on the rides in your break time – they are reserved for our visitors on the days you are at work!

 

The people here are very friendly and will do their best to help you settle in to your new job, and of course to make you feel welcome and at home.  We have a social club called “Access All Areas” or AAA, which organises fun events like night clubbing, ten pin bowling, prize draws, fancy dress competitions, and of course parties in the Park itself.  There is a very small charge to be a member of this club, but you quickly get this back as you also receive a book of vouchers that get you discounts at local shops and restaurants.

 

Your contract and pay rates, and benefits

We pay our main customer facing team members £5.50 per hour worked, which is paid to you on the second Monday following every week that has been worked.  That means you’ll need to bring some money with you to keep you going until you get paid and also to pay for your accommodation deposit (this is covered later on in this booklet).

 

We cannot guarantee a certain number of hours but expect you to work an average of 37.5 hours a week – sometimes it will be more, others less, it depends on how busy we are!

 

In addition, you’ll receive:

·         Free uniform

·         Free 24 hour confidential legal/financial/general advice telephone line

 

Interviews

Telephone interview with a member of park staff will be organized.

In the interview you will be asked about your experience and why you want to work there.

 

 

Important information!

The employer operates a strict “no-drugs” policy.  In your application form, contract of employment, and in your employee handbook, we make sure you understand that you will need to attend a company medical checkup when you start work, which will include a drugs and alcohol test. This means that if you have recently been under the influence of drugs or excessive amounts of alcohol, you will be dismissed for gross misconduct under the terms of your contract.    It’s worth noting that cannabis stays in your system for 3 months - Some of 2005 overseas employees had to leave within a week of being here because they had taken illegal substances before coming to England.

 

 

2) Accommodation

 

The employer have a relationship with a local Lettings Agent who will help you with your accommodation.  The main accommodation: On arrival you will be given a tour, shown your room, your kitchen area, the common room, and how to work things like the heating.

Your accommodation is based on blocks of 10 individual rooms each with their own shower, washbasin, heater, bed, wardrobe, drawers and bedside table. 

All other equipment such as irons and ironing boards, kitchen utensils, saucepans, plates etc are all included.  You just have to make sure you clean up after yourself!

The cost of your accommodation is £58.00 per week (a “week” is Monday to Sunday, so if you arrive on a Wednesday, you will still need to pay for the whole week). This is approximately £10-15 cheaper than UK students pay for similar accommodation.

 

What do I need to do?  How do I pay my rent?

In your first full day in England you’ll need to go to the Letting Agent and pay for your room deposit equal to 2 week’s rent (£116), and 2 week’s rent in advance (£116).  You need to bring this money with you to the UK, as well as enough to buy food etc in your first week before you get paid.  You will need to arrange for your rent to be paid to Estate Agent on a weekly basis via a standing order from your bank account (We can help you set up a UK bank account when you arrive). This is the quickest, easiest method as it save you from having to go to Castle Estates every week to pay your rent.  Additionally, this avoids you getting behind with your rent. 

In previous years, we have found those people who haven’t set up standing orders very quickly get in to financial difficulty and get behind on their rent.  This is unacceptable, therefore we ask you to set up a standing order with your UK bank at the same time that you set up your account.

 

In order to ensure we can provide transport for you to and from work, you will need to stay in your accommodation for at least the first 6 months of your contract. 

 

This minimum amount of time needs to be met in order for us to be able to provide the accommodation.  Local Agent does not belong to the employer organization.  That means that employer needs your rent to be able to pay theirs!

 

3)  Daily transport to and from work

 

The employer has its own fleet of buses that run to and from your accommodation daily, as well as around the local area. The cost of your travel will be up to £2.10 for each journey if you buy single tickets.  If you buy returns, it will cost up to £3.50 per day.  These costs are dependant on the location of your accommodation. However, to make travel cheaper for you, we recommend you buy a “Travel Pass” which is a 10-trip ticket for £16, making each individual journey only £1.60.  When you first get on the employer’s bus to go to work, you will need to pay the driver £16, for which you will receive a ticket valid for 10 trips:  ie the ticket will last for 5 days of travel to and from work.

 

Why buy 10 tickets at the same time?

·         It’s a lot cheaper for you to buy your tickets this way and saves you money

·         Individual tickets are more expensive - £3.50 for a return or £2.10 for a single

·         If you buy 10 single journeys instead, it will cost £21 for the same amount of trips, or the equivalent of nearly an hour’s wages more than the 10-Journey pass!

·         They are not date stamped, so you don’t have to use them within 7 days if you are not working 5 days a week.

 

The bus journey to work each day takes about 45 minutes from your accommodation if you live in Stafford or Derby. 

 

 

4)  Life in general

 

Setting up a bank account

This is really important!! The employer needs to be able to pay your wages into a UK bank account.  This will be done with the help of Estate Agent.  You will need to bring your passport with you when you go to open your bank account and your job offer letter.  At the same time you will be able to set up your standing order so that your rent is paid for automatically.

 

Getting a National Insurance (NI) number

In order for you to be able to work in the UK and be paid correctly, you need to have an NI number.  A trip will be arranged for you in your first week at work to the Benefits Office, when you will be able to get your NI number.  We will also give you the details for the local benefit office so you can get there yourself if you wish.

 

Going to the shops – how much do things cost

Very near to the main accommodation site is a large Sainsbury’s supermarket.  Below you will find a sample shopping list to give you an idea of how much things cost in pounds sterling:

 

Item Description                                 price

80x PG tips tea bags                            1.38

Nescafe Original 200g                           3.24

Granulated sugar                                  0.73

800g standard sliced loaf                       0.43

4 pint fresh semi skimmed milk              1.11

2.5kg white potatoes                             0.84

1kg bananas                                        0.85

1kg white seedless grapes                    2.18

Frozen mixed vegetables 1kg                 0.79

Own brand oven chips 1.81kg                0.99

Own brand butter spread 500g               1.49

Heinz soup 400g                                   0.56

Heinz baked beans 415g                       0.41

Heinz ketchup                                      1.89

Kelloggs cornflakes 500g                       1.25

Radox shower gel 250ml                       0.99

Andrex toilet roll x4 pack                       1.69

Own brand washing powder 1.15kg         1.62

 

 

What else is there to do?

On arrival you’ll be given a welcome pack that includes information on other local attractions and things to do, like bowling, Quasar, cinemas, restaurants etc, most of which you can get discounts for using your AAA membership!

 

 

5) What have previous overseas employees said?

 

“The work here is very hard, I met a lot of nice people here and want to come back and see them again. I have gained confidence in talking English and had an insight into British culture.

As the working environment is very fast paced, I learnt most English outside of working hours. I was often invited out to the pub, where we talked and drank, which is what I like to do.”

Matthias

 

WORK  UK -  AMUSEMENT PARKS  (PARKI ROZRYWKI - inna opcja)

Program skierowanych jest do ludzi mŁodych  w wieku 19-28 lat z dobrą znajmością języka angielskiego, komunikatywnych, pogodnych i otwartych na ludzi oraz dzieci.  Oferujemy pracę w jednym z największych parków rozrywki w Europie. Stanowiska pracy sa oferowane w nastepujących departamentach: Park Catering, Casino, Theater, Retail, Ticket Sales, Children’s’ Rides, Ride Operations and Arenas. Obiekt jest czynny od lutego do poczatku listopada. W sezonie zatrudnia ok. 1500 osób i jest odwiedzany przez ok. 6 milionów turystów rocznie. Na jego terenie znajduje się ok. 140 obiektów rozrywkowych, 50 punktów gastronomicznych oraz 20 sklepów. Uczestnicy są zakwaterowani w pomieszczeniach dla personelu; zakwaterowanie kosztuje ok. 40-50 funtów tygodniowo. Uczestnicy otrzymuja wynagrodzenie w kwocie 4.85 funta na godzine plus bonus 0.35 Ł za każdą przepracowasna godzinę. Wyjazdy są od czerwca do poczatku listopada. Podania uczestników, którzy zadeklarują wyjazd do 6 listopada będą rozpatrywane w pierwszej kolejności.

 

 

Requirements:

 

* Candidates should agree on ENDING DATE 6th of November.
* AGE: between 18 -  27/28
* ENGLISH: intermediate / upper intermediate / advanced.

 

Please note that candidates who can stay till 6th of November will be given preferences

 

Salary: 4.85 L per hour + bonus 0.35 L for each hour, if the applicant stay till 6th November 2005.

 

Registration Deadline:

 

15-03-2005 - first part (the number of vacancies is strictly limited)
15-04-2005 - second part (if employer is satisfied with CVs, additional places might be available)

 

Commencement Date: The end of May, to be confirmed

 

Duration: From 30-05-2005 till 06-11-2005

Accommodation: The cost of accommodation will be around 40.00 - 50.00 L  per person per week.

 

Uniform: It varies depending on position. If will be confirmed in the job offer.

 

Duties and other information:


Duties depend on the position. After the arrival the applicants will be allocated to the job according to the command of English and other personal abilities.

 

Hours per week: approximately 40 with the possibility of overtime.

 

* CEF CV - filled in Word
* Motivation letter - written in Word
* Passport photo
* Terms & Conditions - signed and send by post
* Recommendations (if available)

 

This Amusement Park is situated in the West of England, a lively, fun town full of tourist attractions, piers, many pubs and nightclubs.

 

The weather in Britain is often unpredictable! During the summer months (July & August) it can be warm, sunny and sometimes very hot but also can be very changeable!  During autumn (October & November) we see rain, wind and it can be quite cold.

 

This is a family owned amusement park, which employs up to 1500 staff during the season, the attractions include over 140 rides, about 50 catering units and 20 shops.  There are also many shows produced each year.

 

The park is open from February until November each year although the full time opening hours do not begin until July, from July until November the park can be open from 9am until 10pm and is extremely busy attracting over 6 million visitors each year.

 

Customer service is extremely important and all staff must treat clients in a friendly, polite and helpful manner solving any problems quickly and efficiently. Staff is not expected to have all the answers, especially at first, but if you treat each customer in this way candidates will be helping the company to keep our high level of customer service. The Personnel department is always happy to answer any questions or help with any problems you might have.

 

To thank our hard working staff the Amusement Park provides two complimentary tickets to each show and two day-pass to the park for each member of staff who completes the initial induction training programme.  The staff restaurant providing discount meals and drinks and also a licensed bar which includes a pool table, fruit machines, and large screen television to show sporting events. Alcoholic drinks will only be served to off duty staff who are over 18. There are also up to 5 staff parties each season which last year proved to be very popular among the workers!

 

At the Park there are various departments and jobs.  The main departments are Park Catering, Casino, Theater, Retail, Ticket Sales, Children’s’ Rides, Ride Operations and Arenas. Look into Employment Conditions Section for more details.

 

As soon as candidate’s arrival details have been confirmed applicant will given an appointment time to come into the Personnel Department, this is usually the day after you arrive at the Amusement Park.

 

Personnel will chat to candidate and discuss suitable positions; candidate will need to complete a Park Application Form. Personnel Department will check and photocopy his/her passport and all relevant documents. An interview appointment will then be made for you with the Department Manager (this interview may be at the same time but could be at a slightly later time that day or possibly the following day).

 

After interview the specific position will be offered to each candidate, depending on the result of the interview, date of arrival and current vacancies that are available.

 

DRUG TESTING POLICY

The Park prides itself on a drug free environment and operates a Drug Testing Policy.  All applicants are drug tested at interview.  Please don’t worry about this it is a simple urine test.

 

If you fail this drug test you will not be allowed to work at the Amusement Park.

 

NEW EU COUNTRIES

If applicant is citizen of one of the new EU countries he/she will be required to complete the Workers Registration Form from the Home Office (these forms can be obtained from Personnel). This form must be sent back within 30 days of commencing employment, together with a fee of £50.00 (cheque, postal orders or debit card), candidate’s passport or international ID card, and two passport size photographs.  The return of the passport/I.D. card takes about 4 weeks.

 

ACCOMMODATION

The allocation and cost of accommodation vary and depend on time of application and period of employment. The cost of accommodation is around 40-50 GBP per person per week.

 

PAY INFORMATION

The rate of pay is £4.85 per hour. The Park is also paying an additional bonus of 35p per hour.  This bonus is only paid at the end of your contract.  To receive the bonus candidate must work until 6th November 2005. The candidate will also accrue holiday pay at a rate of 37p per hour.  This again is paid out at the end of your contract.  The employees have to pay National Insurance and Income Tax on their earnings.  Income tax is reclaimable.

 

Wages will be paid either by cheque, which the candidate can cash at the local NatWest Bank with his/her Amusement Park ID Badge or candidate may have his/her wages paid directly into his/her own Bank Account.  Personnel can assist applicant in opening a basic bank account if required. This is in fact recommended for the safe keeping of all money. 

 

Wages are paid in one week in arrears. Please remember this when booking applicant’s flights back home as at the end of the season candidate will not receive his/her last wage cheque until Friday 11th November.

 

STARTING AND ENDING DATE OF EMPLOYMENT

Please ensure that a candidate gives the correct starting and leaving dates when applying and signing contract of employment. Workers who are able to work until the end of the season (6th November 2005) will be given preference when offered employment.

 

WORKING HOURS

In England, full time hours of work are 35/40 hours per week.  During the season this can vary considerable.   April, May and June is our quieter period therefore during this time we may not be able to offer full-time hours of work. The park is open weekends only from late February until Easter. From Easter the park is open 7 days a week but with limited opening hours until the season gets busier.  In the busy part of the season (July, August, September & October) candidate will be given with opportunity to work

 

POSITIONS DESCRIPTION:

A brief description of the main positions we offer are listed below:

 

Park Catering:

This is the largest department at the Amusement Park and consists of about 50 units which can vary between small units selling burgers, hot dogs, candyfloss and drinks etc to cafes, pubs and even an Italian restaurant. The job may involve serving customers, taking payment, clearing tables, preparing food and washing plates and cutlery etc.

 

Casino Building:

This is not actually a casino but a large building, which includes bars, cafes, function rooms, a show bar and our high class restaurant.  Duties in this department can include bar person, café assistants, silver service waiting staff, selling show tickets in the box office, kitchen assistants and general operatives who can work in any area.  

 

Ride Operations:

Ride operators assist customers onto the rides, take tickets and operate the ride itself.  A high level of English is required for this job as the Health and Safety manuals have to be read and understood in case of an emergency.

 

Children’s’ Rides:

This is the area of the park specially designed for younger children; the duties will be very similar to the ride operators above.

 

Ticket Sales:

Ticket Sales staff sell ride tickets, show tickets and offer information to the customers at various points around the park including coach parties and group bookings.  Again, a high level of English is required because customers will ask many questions including prices, opening times, directions and special requirements etc.

 

Retail:

The retail department consists of 20 shops on the park selling gifts and souvenirs.  The duties will include serving customers and taking payment.

 

Arenas:

Duties in this department will include working in the bar and café, selling tickets in the box office and during the performances showing customers to their seats and selling programmes.