February 19, 200916 yr comment_44982 Ah well done for getting the job. When was your interview out of interest? Mine was meant to be yesterday but I couldn't make it so...
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44983 Hey can anyone answer me this question?I am 15 and would love to work in thorpe as a ride host: really just checking bars and jobs like that , firstly: Are they still recruiting for this season and would it be the right time to send in an application? andsecondly: Would it be possible for doing very flexible shift work? for example: it would probably be easier for me to work in the holidays, and I would be interested in doing things like 1 week in the easter break, 4 weeks in the summer and working in all of the half terms, for example. I would be willing to work all day, every day for these times, but didnt know if it is possible to do such flexible work. Thanks Paul
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44984 Well I was given the chance to be a ride host but unfortunately, it wasn't the easiest place to get to so I gave it a miss.You can submit an application online and they'll probably get back to you, I got a text which was totally unexpected.They said they were flexible as well, so I'm sure you could sort out something that is easy for you. Give it a go cos I think they're still looking.
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44985 Well I was given the chance to be a ride host but unfortunately, it wasn't the easiest place to get to so I gave it a miss.You can submit an application online and they'll probably get back to you, I got a text which was totally unexpected.They said they were flexible as well, so I'm sure you could sort out something that is easy for you. Give it a go cos I think they're still looking.Ok thanks. I will give it a try .
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44986 Judging by the recruitment website, Thorpe park have filled all the ride positions so you won't be able to do that. The only department left still asking for staff is Entertainments.
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44987 Generally you can organise it to be as flexible as you require, however you've probably missed the boat to be in rides for this season now. Keep an eye out for extra recruitment prior to summer and halloween.
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44988 Generally you can organise it to be as flexible as you require, however you've probably missed the boat to be in rides for this season now. Keep an eye out for extra recruitment prior to summer and halloween.I might always submit an application and see about starting a job for next year!Get organised lol
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44991 Judging by the recruitment website, Thorpe park have filled all the ride positions so you won't be able to do that. The only department left still asking for staff is Entertainments.I might send in an application anyway, they might need some extra ride hosts for the busy periods (easter, summer break for example.) It's worth a try.
February 19, 200916 yr comment_44998 Does anybody on this site tend to work "behind the scenes" in commerical, engineering, etc etc? I was just wondering as most people who have worked at Thorpe seem to have worked on park.
February 19, 200916 yr comment_45001 The jobs for the season have all been filled at thorpe this year but keep looking as they will add jobs when they need staff. The entertainment positions are for returning Top Rockers staff so you wont be able to apply for that either.Currently Legoland are looking for rides staff and although not the same as Thorpe it will give you an idea of what working at a theme park is like. In answer to your question bubbly I dont think there are any members who work behind the scenes at Thorpe on the site as Merlin do not allow staff to post information etc on these sites. Therefore you are unlikely to find full time staff on here.
February 19, 200916 yr comment_45002 Ah fair enough, thanks Skunky.I totally understand as to why they wouldn't be allowed to post info on these! lol
February 19, 200916 yr comment_45003 I might be wrong but I am pretty sure there are no behind the scenes on here. Yeah Merlin are very strict with things like that, so it is hard for staff when they have to bite their tounge lol. Seasonal staff are more likely to be on here as the parks dont bother as much with them as long as nothing out of term is said about the parks. As everyone on here are lovely people you can ask us anything and we will happily help.
February 26, 200916 yr comment_46010 Merlin attractions take 14 days to give you a yes or no.I know a person who is 14 and does food and drink
February 26, 200916 yr comment_46011 I know a person who is 14 and does food and drinkAre you talking about that they are 14 years old?I called up the Thorpe Park Recruitment Centre, and surprisingly, found out that the age restriction of working as a ride host in only 15. She said that to be an operator, you have to be 16+, but the age requirement for jobs like checking bars and suchlike is only 15.
February 26, 200916 yr comment_46012 Are you talking about that they are 14 years old?I called up the Thorpe Park Recruitment Centre, and surprisingly, found out that the age restriction of working as a ride host in only 15. She said that to be an operator, you have to be 16+, but the age requirement for jobs like checking bars and suchlike is only 15.Thats incorrect, considering to be an operator you have to be 18 and undergo testing and you have to be 16 to become legally employed anyway.
February 26, 200916 yr comment_46013 Thats incorrect, considering to be an operator you have to be 18 and undergo testing and you have to be 16 to become legally employed anyway.Oh ok. I did think twice about Merlin employing people under the age of 16 for any jobs - whether it be ride related or anything else within the park.
February 26, 200916 yr comment_46016 I know a person who is 14 and does food and drinkImpossible. It's against the law. It's not possible, because Thorpe wouldn't have employed them. At the Assessment Centre you need to provide documents which prove you have the right to work in the UK, and this would have you D.O.B on it.Wherever/Whoever told you that is incorrect.
March 15, 200916 yr comment_48213 Wow, I'm only fourteen, but I desperately want to work at thorpe . I know I can't right now, but when I'm older, I definately will try to . I'm jealous of all of you that got jobs but congratulations anyway, maybe I'll see you there sometime because I do go alot .
March 15, 200916 yr comment_48521 Are any delightfully cool people on here starting work at Thorpe this week?Je suis.
March 22, 200916 yr comment_49526 how old do you have to be to do cleaning/checking bars/anything else?
March 22, 200916 yr comment_49527 16 for Ride Hosts, Cleaners (or Enviromental Therapists to please Harry ), Retail, Admissions and Food and Beverages.18 for Ride Operators and Security.
March 23, 200916 yr comment_49638 <--- Clearly wanting to work at TP, but need to get my own car first. I share my dads car and I cant take him to work then work all day and pick him up etc, its clearly impossible. 20-30 mins driving, maybe more depending on traffic. May have to build up some cash to buy a car, then apply. And by the time I have the cash ill be 18 too (end of may). Which means I can apply for any place. I have £3000 I could try and dip into out of the bank, but my insurance on my dads car runs out in december, do you think its worth waiting to let the insurance run out and get my own car or do you think I should buy my own car asap and apply straight away?EDIT:- worked out I would only lose about £50 a week in petrol
March 23, 200916 yr comment_49640 Anyone know what the pay is like?Usually just higher than minimum wage for first year. About £5.80, it should say on the application of the job you are applying for
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