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Merlin • Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB, UK

Costume Maintenance Assistant

Employment type:  Part time
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

In this role you will report to the Costume Manager and the Costume Maintenance Supervisor. You will be responsible for making sure the Alton Towers Resort performers present a clean, tidy, the correct and easily recognisable image to our guests. Predominantly you'll be maintaining costumes and caring for the upkeep of costume characters. This includes washing, ironing, repairs, alterations, fittings, and cooperating with performers daily.

Candidates are required to work 5 out of 7 days, these will include weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications & Experience

Requirements:

  • Strong sewing skills are essential, with the ability to work efficiently and precisely
  • Good attention to detail and quality control
  • Ability to perform manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving materials
  • Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods
  • A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
  • Full driving license

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a costume department
  • Familiarity with industrial sewing machines
  • A qualification in Costume, Fashion, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Benefits

  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants and travel
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more...

Pay Range

Compensation between GBP £10.95/Hr.-GBP £12.81/Hr.

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Merlin

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

52:48

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