A little bit about Zip World
At Zip World our aim is to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and our staff. Whether you’re working as an instructor, on check-in, or at one of our restaurants, every day you will be helping to make peoples experiences with Zip World ones to remember.
Zip World is a customer focussed, friendly organisation – and so are our people. Our organisation is run by a bunch of genuine, adventurous, energetic individuals all working together to be the best at what we do. When you come to work with us, it is important that you have the right skills, knowledge, and experience but it's also vital that you have the right attitude too.
We are proud to be part of the B Corp family, which reflects our dedication to balancing profit with purpose. This status recognises our commitment to high social and environmental standards, transparency and accountability.
A little bit about our site in Blaenau Ffestiniog
We are proud that Zip World Llechwedd is located within a World Heritage Status area. Our incredible location features glimpses of well-preserved history and heritage at every turn, and it’s our mission to ensure everyone who enters Llechwedd leaves richer in knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily visual vehicle checks prior to use.
- Transport our zipline customers in an ex-military truck around the site.
- Enthusiastically assist with safety briefs of riders prior to and during their adventure.
Essential Requirements and skills:
- A standard driving license is required and must have been held for 4 full years (you do not need a HGV license, although experience may be beneficial)
- Successful applicants will be required to pass a driving training and assessment session along with a medical assessment.
- Have exceptionally high regard for safety.
- Be diligent and conscientious.
- Experience working with members of the public and ability to communicate clearly.
- Great customer service.
- Able to follow strict procedures consistently and repeatedly.
- Able to communicate and consult with and report to Supervisors and Leadership Team.
- Able to work alone using own initiative.
- Flexible with the ability to work shifts between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
What you’ll receive in return
Zip World is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Comprehensive training and support to succeed in your role
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Easy to use staff app to access rota’s, extra shifts and holiday requests
- Free employee assistance programme
- Mountain Equipment uniform
- Free and discounted access to all Zip World adventures
- Staff discounts at Zip World food & beverage outlets
- Branded clothing discounts
- Incentives and discretionary bonus payments
- Regular and fun social events throughout the year
- Staff accommodation for those willing to relocate
- Discounted gym membership
Application Process
Interviews to be held – all successful applications will be invited to attend an interview.
Interview dates - Monday 1st June, Friday 5th June, Monday 8th June, Friday 12th June.
Training & inductions – if you are successful, you will be invited to attend one of our 5 -
day paid training programs at the site in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Expected Start Date:
29.06.2026
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
You must be aged 18 or over for this role.
You must be available to work between 29th June and 3rd July.
For our candidate privacy policy, please refer to the following link: https://www.zipworld.co.uk/privacy-policy-candidate.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- large vehicle driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License which has been held for 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 29/06/2026
