Closing date: 19th March 2025
Salary: £24,024.00 Per Annum, Plus Desirable Benefits
(Rate of pay will increase in April 2025)
Full Time, Permanent Position
Are you wild about creating memorable experiences?
Do you want to work in a place where you can hear calls from troops of Howler Monkeys, or the roars from a pride of Lions?
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are recruiting for a Stores/Operations Supervisor, who will be responsible for supervising the effective operational running of the off-site storage facility, and ensuring that the Operations Team are deployed effectively each day so that the park’s appearance is maintained to an exceptional standard.
This role will involve ensuring the OSSF, office and relevant containers are checked and opened promptly in the morning, to ensure that the facility is fit for operational activity that day. You will ensure that staff are organised to accept deliveries of goods into the facility, as well as ensuring the delivery of goods are completed in a timely manner and sent to the designated delivery areas. You will guarantee that all forms of ordering, stock control and delivery processes are reviewed and updated on a regular basis, as well as making sure the Park Ops team carry out their daily duties effectively within the park.
Who we are looking for:
You will have previous experience in a similar supervisory or team leader position. You will have great interpersonal skills, and be confident and knowledgeable when communicating with guests, external contractors, and members of staff. You will be confident in the use of IT systems, alongside a practical understanding of logistics and a good working knowledge of Health and Safety and Fire Safety regulations. You must have a ‘one team’ approach, be prepared to work outdoors in all weathers, and hold a full valid driving licence (including grounds B, BE, B1 as a minimum, manual gearbox), as you will be required to drive company vehicles around the park. The ability to tow a trailer is desirable.
Contract details:
This is a permanent role, five days out of seven, working 40 hours per week. Hours will be allocated on a rota basis, which can include weekends. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. A reliable mode of transport is recommended due to our remote location.
The location:
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodations, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite dining experiences. Most importantly, every one of our employees is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why you should join us:
We’re on a mission to create memorable experiences that matter, and our Core Values ‘One Team’, Customer’ and ‘Pride’ are what drive us each day to become part of something extraordinary. As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and the roars from our pride of Lions, you will join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
Be part of the Port Lympne and Howletts family and join our pride.
You can also expect a host of other ‘roarsome’ benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising with length of service.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning.
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- Company Pension
- And many more length or service-related rewards and Benefits.
A full job description is available on request.
Your adventure awaits
#joinourpride
To apply: If you want to work in an exciting and unique environment where no two days are the same, email your C.V. and covering letter to: nickw@howlettsandportlympne.com
