HUNDREDS of seasonal jobs are up for grabs this weekend as a Chorley theme park prepares to open for the summer.

The jobs, in a variety of fields, will be created at Camelot Theme Park when it opens for the new season on Saturday, May 23.

New park operator Knights Leisure is holding a recruitment day this Saturday, April 18, and is urging people looking for part-time or temporary work to come along.

“This is a great opportunity for people to enjoy work throughout the summer in a variety of roles,” said Camelot Operations Director, Mark Leader.

“There is a huge variety of jobs on offer.

“In addition to ride management and supervision, we are offering posts in administration, retail, catering, sales and customer care. Due to the part-time nature of the work, the posts suit a wide variety of people, including students through to the retired.”

The recruitment day will be held at Camelot Theme Park, Charnock Richard, from 10am to 3pm.

More details are available on 01257 455030 or by visiting www.camelotthemepark.co.uk.