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Merlin • Surrey-Chertsey, KT16 8PN, UK

Rides Host

Employment type:  Part time
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

  • A passion for delivering a safe, fun, and memorable experience for every guest.
  • Strong confidence working in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment, often outdoors.
  • The ability to provide excellent customer service while managing queues, enforcing ride restrictions, and supporting guest needs.
  • A proactive and energetic approach, with a willingness to stay active throughout the day.
  • Great attention to detail when carrying out safety checks, height checks, and ride procedures.
  • A team-focused mindset, working collaboratively with colleagues and communicating clearly with managers and team members.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure, making quick decisions while maintaining high standards.
  • A commitment to maintaining cleanliness, presentation, and efficiency targets across attractions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A high level of motivation, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Confident communication skills and proficiency in the English language.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the wider resort.
  • Ability to follow procedures and training, including safety standards (CoSWP) and operational guidelines.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in busy or high-pressure situations.
  • High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
  • Ability to learn and be assessed across multiple attractions.
  • Previous experience in a customer service or operational role is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Alongside the opportunity to perform to thousands of international guests in your residency, you’ll also receive:

  • Monthly Bonus based on guest satisfaction
  • 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% off LEGO online
  • Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
  • Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
  • Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive

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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
Open to part-time employees
Mental health first aiders
Mentoring
Learning platform
Collaboration spaces
Modern office
Private booths
Employee recognition scheme
Volunteer days

Working at Merlin

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

52:48

Hiring in countries

Australia

Canada

Denmark

Germany

Italy

Malaysia

Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States

Office Locations

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