May 12, 200916 yr comment_55560 Driving into London in anyway is just plain suicidal in my opinion, as peak times. I did drive there for a few months before my relocation to Staines however be aware EVERYONE is trying to get in or around London. Thorpe is located around several of the busiest M25 / motorway interchanges on the entire M25 and it wasn't uncommon for it to take as long to travel by car as train. If you are travelling around from Kent consider the amount of time you will need to spend on the M25. You will probably need to leave stupidly early to arrive there for 9.Well everytime I go in car it always takes me 1 hour on the M25, if I leave at 8:15, we arrive at Car park at 9:15, or if 9:30, 10:30 arrival. It quite a smooth run up to there.
May 12, 200916 yr comment_55562 Ah yes I see now, I've only ever gone on a weekend apart from once on a Thurday morning and there was lots of traffic, obviously due to people going to work on weekdays.
May 13, 200916 yr comment_55625 And do many people work for full days, because I would be happy to do that and it would make my life a lot easier if I could stay for the entire day. (Hence actually making the 90 minute car journey there and back worthwhile).Most Staff will work full days, and usually leave half hour to a few hours after the park shuts.I wouldn't be able to work until next season, because I am only 15 now, and my birthday is in October. Do you think it's worth showing my interest now, and getting in with a chance nice and early?You are able to start work whilst 15, however you will need to let HR know that you are 15 and are still in full time compulsory education. Once you let them know this, they will apply for something called a "Child Workers Permit" which allows children in full time education to work. Once this has been granted (if it's granted, which it usually is) you'll be able to work
May 13, 200916 yr comment_55629 Most Staff will work full days, and usually leave half hour to a few hours after the park shuts.You are able to start work whilst 15, however you will need to let HR know that you are 15 and are still in full time compulsory education. Once you let them know this, they will apply for something called a "Child Workers Permit" which allows children in full time education to work. Once this has been granted (if it's granted, which it usually is) you'll be able to work Thank you for the information!
May 15, 200916 yr comment_55782 I've worked out, that if I wait until I can drive, and then work at Thorpe Park, I will earn roughly £35 per day. (This includes travel costs). This sounds pretty good to me, and beats the incredible cost of public transport! Do you think it's worth going for a job there at £35 per day?
May 15, 200916 yr comment_55783 No because you'll be getting taxed and national insurance charges on what you do earn.
May 15, 200916 yr comment_55785 I was going to work there , it sounded like dream, but thinking bout it now I would only make about 35 quid a day whih next to nothing, despite how fun it is it not really pratical. Also instead of getting Saturday job at Chessington I getting saturday job closer to home which pays more and dosen't cost lots to travel to! Then will take a gap year after 6 form and go Uni, works out better. If you live right near a Theme park then it would be ideal, but if you live 1 hr + away like me it not really gonna happen to me.
May 16, 200916 yr comment_55790 I was going to work there , it sounded like dream, but thinking bout it now I would only make about 35 quid a day whih next to nothing, despite how fun it is it not really pratical. Also instead of getting Saturday job at Chessington I getting saturday job closer to home which pays more and dosen't cost lots to travel to! Then will take a gap year after 6 form and go Uni, works out better. If you live right near a Theme park then it would be ideal, but if you live 1 hr + away like me it not really gonna happen to me.I understand all this, but I see it as a possibility for me, as I already have an evening part-time job that pays around £50 a week. So if I worked at Thorpe as a Saturday job as well, deducting tax and travel costs wouldn't be too bad. Also, you only live once, and I want to try and get as many different experiences as possible. Also, working at Chessington is still an option!
May 16, 200916 yr comment_55801 I understand all this, but I see it as a possibility for me, as I already have an evening part-time job that pays around £50 a week. So if I worked at Thorpe as a Saturday job as well, deducting tax and travel costs wouldn't be too bad. Also, you only live once, and I want to try and get as many different experiences as possible. Also, working at Chessington is still an option!Yeah man go for it!
August 23, 200916 yr comment_67421 Does anyone know if thorpe park tak people in for work experience, because I want to see if I can get my place at thorpe park for 2 weeks.:-D
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67784 I heard that they were employing under 16 yearolds and got caught. they stated they did not know they were under 16.
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67786 It is perfectly legal to employ under 16 year olds, if the employee has a valid Child Workers Permit issued from the council. Having said this, there are some departments in Thorpe Park that require employees to be 16 or over. (R&A, Medical etc).And as for the "not knowing they were 16", this is impossible, unless of course the employees concerned lied about their age at the recruitment stage. (Which is near enough impossible, as a valid document showing D.O.B is required at the assessment/interview stage of any Merlin attraction).
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67796 I was wondering if I could get a summer job at Thorpe at the age of 15/16?
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67798 Yes, you can work at the age of 15. It's just a case of whether Thorpe will be looking to recruit people just for the summer or not. If I were you I'd just keep checking the recruitment website, and eventually the job for you should appear. www.thorpeparkjobs.comLike I mentioned before, you won't be able to work in Rides for example unless you're 16.
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67799 the main issue was they were employed and were working in school hours.
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67800 Yes, you can work at the age of 15. It's just a case of whether Thorpe will be looking to recruit people just for the summer or not. If I were you I'd just keep checking the recruitment website, and eventually the job for you should appear. www.thorpeparkjobs.comLike I mentioned before, you won't be able to work in Rides for example unless you're 16.Thanks, its just that I have so long summer holidays and get bored really easily, so I thought I might as well try and get a summer job.
August 25, 200916 yr comment_67802 the main issue was they were employed and were working in school hours.Oh right. Yes, working in school hours is a big no-no.
September 1, 200915 yr comment_68529 Dear Tim, Unfortunately, we are not currently allowed to employ 15 year olds at Thorpe Park, but when you are 16 you are more than welcome to apply at www.thorpeparkjobs.com Kind regards Richard DillyGuest Services Team LeaderTHORPE PARK, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8PNTel: 01932 577356Theres your answer everyone.
September 1, 200915 yr comment_68530 No its against the law to work in an amusement park full stop, its on the surrey county council website.
September 1, 200915 yr comment_68531 No its against the law to work in an amusement park full stop, its on the surrey county council website.Mabye you should re-read your post.
September 1, 200915 yr comment_68538 Why, it is against the law to work in an amusement park under the age of 16 regardless of what park it is and I know its on the surrey county council website cos A) I'm part of surrey and like to be updated on the county and B ) I also wanted a summer job and was wondering what hours I can do etc.
September 1, 200915 yr comment_68539 Why, it is against the law to work in an amusement park under the age of 16 regardless of what park it is and I know its on the surrey county council website cos A) I'm part of surrey and like to be updated on the county and I also wanted a summer job and was wondering what hours I can do etc.In your previous post you did not mention an age limit, you just stated that it is against the law to work at an amusement park full stop.
September 1, 200915 yr comment_68542 In your previous post you did not mention an age limit, you just stated that it is against the law to work at an amusement park full stop. Thats what I was getting at.
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