Service Assistant

Service Assistant

Closing date:
Sunday 25 January 2026
Salary:
National Minimum Wage
Contract type:
Permanent /

Working hours:

Part time

Location:

Mere Sands Wood, Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1TG

Are you looking for a unique, friendly, and feel‑good environment to work in?

We are currently recruiting for Service Assistants to join the catering team at our Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve.

Our Service Assistants often act as a first point of contact for our visitors and as such applicants must be outgoing, driven, positive and passionate about the service they provide and about our charity and the nature reserve itself.

Previous experience working within retail/catering would be an advantage, however not essential as full training will be provided.

The role will be for a minimum of 4 hours per week, with overtime available, especially around the school holidays.

Working hours will predominantly be weekends, between the hours of 9-5pm, however mid‑week hours will also be available during busy periods.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found below. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Please also complete a Diversity Monitoring Form by clicking here.

Closing Date:
Sunday 25th January 2026 (Immediate starts are available so early applications are advised)

Interviews:
Candidates will be invited to interview as applications are received.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.