Anyone ever worked at Haven Holidays?
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Hi everyone 
I have an interview tomorrow with Haven Holidays, theres lots of work oppurtunities like bar work, retail, chef etc. I will be moving away from home if I get the job I was wondering what the accomodation is like? and what the age ranges are of the people who work there I am 19 years old.
as anyone ever worked at Haven and if so how was it for you?
Thanks
I have an interview tomorrow with Haven Holidays, theres lots of work oppurtunities like bar work, retail, chef etc. I will be moving away from home if I get the job I was wondering what the accomodation is like? and what the age ranges are of the people who work there I am 19 years old.
as anyone ever worked at Haven and if so how was it for you?
Thanks
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Bit of a stretch.
I'm guessing accommodation will be a staff designated area of the park in bottom end quality market trailers.
But, what the hell, have a blast!
I worked in holiday sales and was actually given a pretty nice caravan to live in with sea view and decking. That was down to working in holiday sales and my manager liking to look after her staff. I have to say the caravans the baff staff etc got were pretty run down.
Working days were quite long, pay was rubbish and I was on my feet all day (in stupidly high shoes) but it was soooooo much fun!
Definitely go for it, doesn't matter what you do you'll have a great time
ETA- People of all ages worked there.
Which park are you having an interview for? I work at Perran Sands in Cornwall. I work behind the bar and it's really good. Sometimes stressful, but pretty laid back managers.
I live on site in a chalet, which is probably the closest to the complex as you could possibly get. They aren't in the best shape, but they are good for what they are.
And I believe that the park will be in Presthaven Sands, do you share the rooms/caravans/chalets or do you have your own individual one? and also do you have to get your own facilities (Iron, kettle, toaster, microwave) etc.
I will be moving so far away from my family and friends, so I really need to make sure that this is right for me.. My only worry though is being lonely.
I've been to that site (and Perran Sands too) it's nice. To this day my brother swears Janet Jackson was on holiday there too
I shared a caravan with 2 other people but 1 left after a couple of weeks. The norm seemed to be 2 to a van. Both my van mates were brilliant.
I'm pretty sure I bought a toaster but there was already a microwave & kettle.
I worked at Devon Cliffs and live 5 hours away. There were times I got lonely but I rang and wrote to my friends and a whole load of them came down for a holiday which was fun. I also had new friends to distract me from being home sick.
Thank you so much for replying so fast, thats good to know that I will be sharing so I won't be so lonely
I'm pretty sure I'll miss home for the first week or so, but as long as I make new friends and enjoy the job I will be fine
Well I was lucky enough to share my chalet with my partner as he worked at Perran Sands as well. But generally, it's 2 people per caravan/chalet. You do have everything provided such as kettle, microwave etc. We never got an iron or toaster though.
You don't need to worry about feeling lonely. You will make friends with everyone in your team whether it's bars, catering, reception etc. In the bars, we never finished work until 2:00 in the morning but then we all went to someone else's chalet or my chalet and had a few drinks until early hours of the morning. It's like one big family. You will be fine.
Oh right so I will have to get myself some facilities.
You have put my mind at ease a bit, thats one thing I was worried about having no friends and feeling lonely etc. What do people usually do on days off? do they just stay at the park or do they go out?
Thanks so much for the reply
And as for being lonely, think of it this way. If they are going a long way to recruit people, lots turning up to work will be in the same position as yourself, so they will be just as keen to make friends as you will be.
Thank you so much
I was a quiet, shy guy before going so panicked I would feel lonely but the other staff and regulars (caravan owners) made it amazing.
My first year I shared a caravan with a fellow newbie. He left after 2 months and I had van to myself for rest of season. Always other staff sleeping over so never lonely. The van was very basic but, considering some long shifts and busy social life, luxury wasn't really needed.
My second year I got a more luxurious van due to promotions and got to share with my friend.
Hope you have an amazing time. I wouldn't change it for anything.
The chalets were nicer than the caravans. The vans were a mixed bunch - the low end ones were pretty grotty, but there were smarter ones.
The park itself is not a particularly nice park - the caravans are just in rows, hundreds of them, with no gardens or trees. You are only a few foot away from a neighbour's van, so it's not that private or quiet. But hell, it's nicer than Pontins, which is up the road. (I worked there too.)
My husband enjoyed working in the arcade - long hours but a relaxed atmosphere. He only left because non-managerial staff got laid off every winter, and he needed a reliable, year-round job.
If you don't drive, take a bike. Presthaven isn't actually in Prestatyn - it's about three miles away from the town and there aren't any shops or facilities near the camp. My OH walked to work each day, but it's quite a trek. Once you get into Prestatyn there's a train and bus station, and a few decent bars and pubs, in case you fancy a change from the camp entertainment.
I still live in Prestatyn, so any questions about the area, feel free to ask.
Good luck with the interview.
Well people at Perran spent most of their days off in bed or just relaxing in their chalet as we only had 1 day off a week. In the evenings though, the ones who had a day off went to the complex to have a drink or they went to play pool etc. It's best to take it easy on your day off, especially during peak season.
What department you hoping to work in? Bars is a nice place to work, but can get busy. The restaurant is also good. Just have to make sure you are chatty and have good communication skills for the restaurant though.
If you wish, you can PM and we can swap numbers and I will chat to you some more about it. It's probably the best job you will ever have
You will have the time of your life I'm sure of that. I used to love listening to the youngsters stories about what went on in camp after work finished.
We had people of all ages from all over the country and a few from South Africa and it was just one big happy family.
Good luck tomorrow, stay confident and make sure you have a big smile on your face and tell them how excited you are about having this opportunity.
How did your interview go? Did they say whether you have the job or do you have to wait a couple of days?
Turns out the park is not 'Presthaven' but another park in wales. The interview went well, I will know by Friday so fingers crossed.
Good luck! Hope you get it. If it's Hafan Y Mor your going too, you will love it. It's a big park, one of their busiest as well. Wouldn't ever be bored.
Thank you so much, if i get the job I will have to pay £39 a week for my room, gas, electric etc. Also if I want wifi it will cost £90 per year, but I'm assuming myself and flat mates could split that 3 ways?. I will be sharing with two other people, how do they put people together? is it completely by random?
They put people of the same gender together. They don't do males/females sharing. Sometimes it can get a bit rowdy as well depending if they invite everyone back for drinks until early hours of the morning. But you should be ok with that.
I love all the North Wales parks. Going to Hafan Y Mor again this August. What department did you apply for?
Not sure how the WiFi pay works but as other FM said, rent is automatically taken out of your wages.
They usually try to put people from same department (bars/retail/catering) in the same accommodation due to the differing working hours.
Have my fingers crossed for you. Really hope you get the job. As I said earlier in thread, working holiday parks was the best job I have had. Not only for the work but the social life and friends I made. Only downfall is I still get excited when I hear the party dances and cant help getting up to show the moves (no matter what department you work, you will know the party dances!)