What you'll bring to the team
Security Host
Location: Thorpe Park
Hours: Full time, part time, weekends & holidays
Contract Type: Seasonal, until November 2025
Our security team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our guests and staff have a safe and enjoyable day out at Thorpe Park. We promote a diverse culture and our security officers must be role models in exceptional guest service and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
* Act as the first point of contact for contractors, visitors, and staff who require site access.
* Able to carry out security screening on people and vehicles on entrance and exit from the site while maintaining a high level of vigilance.
* Can remain calm in situations of conflict or violence.
* Must be vigilant, ensuring that access is only granted to those with authorization or prior appointments which can be confirmed.
* Carry out checks such as fire alarm checks, building lockdown checks, and asset transfers.
* Enforce the Site access policy for all vehicles entering the Park by way of deliveries, contractors, or emergency services.
* Operate within all legislative requirements set by the Security Industry Authority and enforce the company’s policies, procedures, terms, and conditions. Utilize provided communication systems (radios, phones, email) to ensure communication within the team and the wider Resort is always clear and effective.
Qualifications & Experience
* MUST have SIA licence to apply.
* Must be over the age of 18.
* Be able to use De-Escalation skills and conflict management in conjunction with SIA training to provide the best outcome.
* Crowd management skills are essential.
* Remain flexible in relation to working hours.
* Be approachable and confident.
* Willing to drive standards.
* Motivated to work closely with other departments on a daily basis.
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 our retail shops and restaurants.
* 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more!
* Free bus from Staines station for all employees.
* Fortnightly pay.
* Free staff parking.
* Ongoing training & development to have a longer-term career in Merlin.
* Access to Perks at Work which offers 30,000+ national & local employee discounts.
If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Pay Range
GBP £12.34/Hr.
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