Careers
Work at Wicksteed
We are an all inclusive park, open 7 days a week with a passion for providing a fantastic customer experience.
We are equally passionate that our team of employees enjoy their work at the park. We provide benefits, in return for a customer focused, flexible, well presented and smiley employee. We take our responsibilities seriously and as such require all employees to undergo a DBS check prior to commencing work.
Please complete an application form if you would like to join our waiting list.
Download application formWhat you need to know
Wicksteed Park aims to create a professional, FUN and safe environment for ALL visitors and employees. To enable us to do this we need to make sure that ALL employees are aware of and meet the required standards of presentation, behaviour and legal compliance of our employment terms. Find out more on this and other questions you may have below.
What's in it for me?
There are many perks to working at Wicksteed Park and many seasonal employees chose to return year after year. Along with a diverse and welcoming team, you can expect the following:
Health & Wellbeing
- Up to 29 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)
- Subsidised Lunch Meals: A choice from our lunch menu in the Staff Room- hot & cold meals available.
- Work in a unique natural park environment- perfect for a walk around after work on a summers evening.
- Social events held throughout the year.
Share with Family & Friends
- Discounted room hire in the Pavilion or Terrace Suite, great for family parties, weddings or get togethers.
- Discounted birthday parties in Wickys Play Factory and Clip n Climb.
- Buy One Get One Free on all ticketed events such as Day Time Shows, Outdoor Events, Christmas Party Nights etc (excluding rides).
- Enjoy the Rides - Ride Wristbands - up to 10 free ride wristbands per year for permanent employees, and up to 5 free wristbands per year for seasonal employees once you have worked for the company for three months.
- Access to Benefit Hub app via BALPPA.
Recognition
- Thank you events
What happens next?
Once you have applied for a role at Wicksteed Park your application will go through several stages during the process. The following is an outline of those stages.
Your application will be considered by the Recruiting Manager for the role you are applying for.
If your application is successful for progression to the next stage you will be invited for an interview.
As part of the interview process you may also be offered a trial shift.
If you are successful in securing a position at Wicksteed Park you will be contacted by HR in the timescale provided at interview.
If you are unsuccessful you will receive an email notifying you of this. Please be aware at peak periods there may be a delay for feedback due to the high volume of applications received.
If you are unsuccessful on this occasion or there is no job available immediately, you may request for us to keep your Application on file for six months as part of a waiting list for suitable vacancies.
More Questions?
The above information attempts to answer some of the questions we think you might have BUT you will have the opportunity to ask any other questions you might have during your interview.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to Wicksteed Park good luck!