Careers at YMCA lakeside
It’s more than a job at Lakeside
At YMCA Lakeside we provide high quality residential and day experiences to over 12,000 people each year. When our customers visit Lakeside they overcome challenges, defeat fear, develop relationships and build the skills and character traits that serve them throughout life.
We’re a happy and hard-working team with a focus on delivering enjoyable and challenging programmes that change young people’s lives for the better. Based on the south western shores of Lake Windermere, in 100 acres of private woodland, we provide high-quality outdoor adventure holidays and development programmes for schools, youth groups and corporate clients and families.
We make the most of our natural location, offering more than 50 water and land-based activities ranging from sailing and kayaking to fell walking and abseiling. If you’re interested in joining us for the season or if you’re looking for a career at Lakeside, please browse our current vacancies.
Current Vacancies
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week; Permanent
£22,425 per annum
Job Reference – 777LAKE
Please Note: This vacancy is based in Newby Bridge, Cumbria
What does the Stores & Maintenance Person role entail:
To operate the Centre’s equipment stores on a day-to-day basis to manage the issue, return and maintenance of activity equipment and clothing. To oversee and manage the kit stores and activity equipment. To give support to the general maintenance function of the centre.
Your day will consist of …
• Issuing outdoor equipment to staff and participants to of Lakeside’s programmes.
• Keeping the activity equipment stores organised, secure, clean and tidy.
• Ensuring all equipment/clothing/tools and cleaning materials are recorded.
• Cleaning and maintaining all activity equipment ready for use.
• Updating stock records relating to equipment maintenance, loss or damage.
• Assisting in the organising of monthly activity safety checks and documentation.
This job is for you, if you have…
• A flexible approach and be willing to carry out a variety of tasks.
• Some previous maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Great attention to detail and value excellent customer service.
• Team working skills and can work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work some unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
To the successful candidate we offer:
• 28 days annual leave (Pro rata) (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Job Share will also be considered.
• Essential training courses provided relating to job role
For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.
To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.
Closing date for the role is Wednesday 1st May 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.
When submitting your application form please quote job reference – 777LAKE
Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – [email protected]
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week; Permanent
£22,425 per annum
Job Reference – 778LAKE
Please Note: This vacancy is based in Newby Bridge, Cumbria
What does the Site Support Worker role entail:
Your day will consist of …
• Maintaining grounds by mowing lawns, clearing leaves, pressure washing hard surfaced walkways & roads and gritting as necessary
• Inspecting, fixing and maintaining equipment and machinery as agreed with your supervisor
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks
• Conducting preventative maintenance and advising on replacement of equipment when required
• Painting and decorating or conducting basic repairs to fittings as required
• Where required working with the housekeeper ensuring all rooms are ready for use by customers
• To have a flexible approach and be willing to carry out further functions and roles as required by the management team
• Manage and undertake planned and reactive site duties to support all Estate maintenance needs operating within our health and safety policy and procedures
• Support colleagues to undertake specific projects or tasks as required
This job is for you, if you have…
• A flexible approach and be willing to carry out a variety of tasks.
• Some previous maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Great attention to detail and value excellent customer service.
• Team working skills and can work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work some unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
To the successful candidate we offer:
• 28 days annual leave (Pro rata) (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Job Share will also be considered.
• Essential training courses provided relating to job role
For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.
To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.
Closing date for the role is Wednesday 1st May 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.
When submitting your application form please quote job reference – 778LAKE
Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – [email protected]
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.
Bank Staff Vacancies
Job Reference – BANK12LAKE
As & When required
£10.92per hour
As a Housekeeper what does the role entail:
Your day will consist of …
• Work as part of the house team under the direction of the Head Housekeeper/Operations Services Manager
• Carry out general cleaning duties, preparation and changeover of client accommodation
• Clean facilities, public areas and meeting rooms as required, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout
• Report any damage to soft furnishings, paint work etc. to Maintenance/Operations Services Manager
• Assist in cleaning and preparation of staff accommodation
• Report any equipment replacement requirement i.e. light bulbs etc. to Maintenance Team
• To assist with general maintenance of public and staff areas, with regard to soft furnishings etc.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements of the job and the Centre as indicated by the Centre Policies and Procedures. Read and accept all risk assessments of equipment
This job is for you, if…
• You have previous cleaning experience in a domestic or workplace setting.
• You have a good standard of education to G.C.S.E level or equivalent, with grade C or above – or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
• You have good communication skills both written and verbal.
• You have great attention to detail and take pride in delivering a quality cleaning service.
• You are a confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.
• You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
To the successful candidate we offer:
• 28 days annual leave (Pro rata) (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Job Share will also be considered.
• Essential training courses provided relating to job role
For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.
To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.
When submitting your application form please quote job reference – Bank12LAKE
Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – [email protected]
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.