Car Park ‘Meet & Greet’ Host
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | National Living Wage |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | LL49 9NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Festiniog Railway Company |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK's most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. Our busiest station is Harbour Station, in Porthmadog, where many of our passengers start and end their journeys with us.
Meeting and greeting our passengers is an important part of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team of hosts at Harbour Station.
We can offer you:
• National Living Wage
• Seasonal contract from 21st March 2026 to 31st October 2026
• 7 hour shifts 3 or 4 days per week
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
This post will be based in the station car park. Key duties will include greeting visitors to the station, managing the car park on a day to day basis, directing passengers to the overflow car park, assisting coaches with parking and giving information about the railways and the town to visitors.
Core Skills:
• ‘Front of House’ position so a cheerful and helpful disposition is essential
• Must be presentable and approachable at all times
• Smart appearance following dress code
• Able to communicate information in a clear and friendly manner
• A full, clean driving licence is required for this position to drive Company vehicles
• An understanding of vehicle manoeuvring in small spaces is necessary for this position
• The ability to speak Welsh is highly desirable
• Knowledge of locations on the Railways and their use by visitors is required for this position
• Knowledge of Porthmadog and the surrounding area is required for this position
Applicants for this position must be aged 25 or over and have the existing right to work in the UK.
Meeting and greeting our passengers is an important part of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team of hosts at Harbour Station.
We can offer you:
• National Living Wage
• Seasonal contract from 21st March 2026 to 31st October 2026
• 7 hour shifts 3 or 4 days per week
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Opportunities for training and progression
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
This post will be based in the station car park. Key duties will include greeting visitors to the station, managing the car park on a day to day basis, directing passengers to the overflow car park, assisting coaches with parking and giving information about the railways and the town to visitors.
Core Skills:
• ‘Front of House’ position so a cheerful and helpful disposition is essential
• Must be presentable and approachable at all times
• Smart appearance following dress code
• Able to communicate information in a clear and friendly manner
• A full, clean driving licence is required for this position to drive Company vehicles
• An understanding of vehicle manoeuvring in small spaces is necessary for this position
• The ability to speak Welsh is highly desirable
• Knowledge of locations on the Railways and their use by visitors is required for this position
• Knowledge of Porthmadog and the surrounding area is required for this position
Applicants for this position must be aged 25 or over and have the existing right to work in the UK.
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