Job Description
What you'll bring to the team
Wardrobe Lead
Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NE
Hours: Full-time, fully flexible, working any 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. This role operates on a rotational shift pattern, with shift times varying to meet the needs of the resort, particularly during peak operating periods. Early shifts typically start from 7:00am, while late shifts can finish as late as 11:00pm. Full details will be discussed at interview.
Contract Type: Permanent, hourly paid
Here at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, we're looking for a Wardrobe Lead to join our fantastic Wardrobe Team!
As the Wardrobe Lead, you will be at the heart of what keeps our resort looking professional, well-presented and on brand. You will take ownership of delivering high-quality uniforms to team members across the entire resort, including our onsite partners.
Working closely with the Wardrobe Manager, you will help set the standard. From organising regular uniform checks and audits to supporting stock control and supplier relationships, you will play a key role in maintaining consistency, presentation and compliance across the resort.
You will also be instrumental in developing our people. You will support the creation and delivery of training for new starters and ongoing development for existing team members, helping the Wardrobe team work to high standards in a fast-paced environment, driving the welcoming nature of the Wardrobe department to new heights!
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in a wardrobe, uniform, warehouse or stock-focused environment is essential
- Strong understanding of stock management and working within budget constraints
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and give constructive feedback to a team
- Excellent attention to detail and high personal standards
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Organised, flexible and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced setting
- Proactive mindset, using initiative to solve problems and respond to changing demands
- A genuine passion for the brand and pride in maintaining high presentation standards
Benefits
- Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
- 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
- Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!
- 40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!
- Pro rata holiday allowance based on 28 days full time equivalent
- Private pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts
- Free staff parking
- Ongoing training & development
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
GBP £13.08/Hr.
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