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Merlin Entertainments • Surrey-Chessington, KT9 2NE, UK

First Aid Lead

Employment type:  Part time
Salary:  £13 per hour
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

Hours: Fixed term contract to 15th November 2026

Advert closing date: 31st January 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of quality applications. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

COME & JOIN BRITAINS WILDEST ADVENTURE!

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment? Then we want YOU to be part of our team. Leave the everyday behind and unleash your imagination as you explore a career at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Britain’s biggest wildlife theme park.

Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are gearing up for our 2026 Season and we are looking for First Aid Leads to join the team!

First Aid Team Leads provide advanced medical care to all persons on site and advise the First Aid Team in line with legal requirements and the company Health, Safety and Security guidelines. Leads manage team performance and maintain operational excellence on a local scale within the resort.

Day to day this role will include:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the First Aid department.
  • Lead, develop and line manage First Aid Responders and First Aiders.
  • Responding to and advising on incidents on Resort and in Centre.
  • Ensure accurate incident reporting via internal system MIDAS.
  • Ensure completion of follow up calls with patients when required and updating records.
  • Lead completion of company health screenings and drug & alcohol testing.
  • Undertake the role of Department Duty Manager in line with the rota.
  • Support Attraction Incident Management team when required and ensure timely updates/escalation.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting attractions. Apply now to join our Team and make every day an adventure!

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications & Experience

We need you to come with is the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver jaw dropping fun to our Guests!

  • Must be aged 18 or over.
  • Must hold valid FREC 3/4 and FAW qualifications.
  • Management experience in a visitor attraction is preferred.
  • You will need to undergo a DBS check to fulfil this role.

Benefits

  • A competitive hourly rate
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% discount on Lego

Pay Range

GBP £13.00/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 Entertainments

Company employees:

22,000

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