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An amazing job is up for grabs at Warwick Castle - helping to fire the giant trebuchet siege engine which wows visitors with its daily displays of medieval warfare.

Warwick Castle is looking for someone to help bring history to life as part of its attractions and shows department and the trebuchet, which can fire giant objects over huge distances catapult-style, is one of its most popular attractions.

The vacant role is for a seasonal attractions and shows team leader.

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The person who lands the job will support the assistant attractions and shows manager in the day to day operations of the team and of the trebuchet.

In terms of what is required in the role, the job specification says:

“You will be passionate about delivering fantastic customer service and will encourage the team to perform to the highest standard, you will do this by delivering daily briefs and morning energisers and supporting the assistant attractions and shows manager in the recruitment and training of the team.”

A key aspect of the role is ensuring the highest safety standards are met at all times.

The trebuchet has long been a favourite attraction at Warwick Castle but disaster struck at Easter in 2015 when a Victorian boathouse was accidentally destroyed by a flaming cannon ball fired from it.

The timber and thatch building was since restored as a venue for weddings, celebrations and corporate events.

A team of Herefordshire based craftspeople was hired to restore the boathouse exactly as it was built in 1895 for the Earl of Warwick’s electric river boats.

The job specification for the seasonal attractions and shows team leader adds: “You will complete a number of daily checks to ensure that all work areas are presented to the correct standard and that all relevant paperwork is completed accurately.”

The position is offered on a fixed-term, seasonal contract starting now and running until early November.

Candidates need to demonstrate a “flexible approach” to the role, a keen eye for detail and have previous experience of leading, organising and motivating a team.

The job pays £8.45 an hour and also on offer are a raft of benefits which include a Merlin Magic pass, 25 per cent discount in Merlin shops and restaurants, 40 per cent discount online off LEGO and more besides.

The closing date is June 1.

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