One of the largest recruitment drives in the region is due to take place this month with the Grand Pier planning a 2 day event to fill more than 250 vacancies in all parts of the business. The Pier was tragically destroyed by fire in 2008, owners Kerry & Michelle Michael invested more than £39m in an ambitious redevelopment programme that will now bring hundreds of jobs to the town.
“Work on the Pier is going according to schedule and we are on course to reopen this summer,” said Peter Angelides, AGM Group Managing Director, “We need a whole new team of people and we are looking for a very wide variety of skills and experience. We are very specific about the kind of people who will succeed as part of the new Grand Pier Team. We are looking for the highest calibre of person and not everyone is up to the demands of working in such as high-profile and dynamic business. It takes a great deal of energy, enthusiasm and the right disposition,” he added, “We are in the business of selling ‘fun’ whilst delivering the highest standards of customer service. These are the skills we will be looking for the most.”
Employment opportunities on this scale are good news for Weston-super-Mare where unemployment levels increased by over 122% last year. These new figures show a dramatic increase in the number of unemployed in the town and there are calls on the government to do more to give greater support to businesses like the Grand Pier who will become one of the region’s largest employers.
“We are taking an unusual approach to find the right people to work as part of our new team,” said Pier HR Manager Andrew Tregenza, “We are organising this three day event that will take place at the Winter Gardens, starting with two Open Days on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th March,” Andrew added, “We are looking to fill a very wide range of positions; everyone from Accounts Assistants to Restaurant Staff and we have organised some fun and entertainment to make the whole event exciting”.
Vacancies will include both full and part-time positions as well as permanent and temporary contracts right up to Supervisory level. The Grand Pier aims to build its reputation as a model employer by offering Continuous Staff Training and Development, including bespoke Apprenticeships, linked with Weston College
Doors will open at 10am on the each of the two Open Days with entertainment and refreshments organised throughout the event. Once inside, candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Grand Pier Recruitment Team and over 300 successful applicants will be invited to go forward to the Final Selection day.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Grand Pier Welcomes a Dragon
Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis will be joining the Weston Mile at the Grand Pier for Sport Relief on March 21st. The run is to take place up and down the waist (the long stretch between the shore and the Pier head) and then along the beach as far as the SeaQuarium. The Grand Pier will be open for the very first time since re-building work started, especially for Sport Relief so runners will get a sneak preview of the multi-million pound re-development, due to open this Summer.
The Weston Mile will be televised. Runners can choose to run 1, 3 or 6 miles and they are encouraged to get as much sponsorship as possible. All the money raised is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the World’s poorest countries.
North Somerset Council has agreed to transfer this year's event from Hutton Moor Sports Centre so runners and spectators can get a sneak preview of the New Grand Pier and sea front enhancement works.
Theo Paphitis, who is Managing Director of Ryman Stationery, is busy encouraging his 2,500 Ryman employees and their millions of customers nationwide to raise in excess of £100,000 for Sport Relief.
Theo said, “Having recently returned from a trip to Kenya with fellow Dragons where we saw the positive impact of money raised through Sport Relief, I am more determined than ever to raise loads of cash. The experience was completely humbling. It’s great to know that the money raised will transform the lives of those in desperate need across the UK and world’s poorest countries.”
Pier Owner Kerry Michael, who will also be running alongside Theo in the event, added “I’m thrilled that we are able to host the event for Sports Relief on the Pier this year. We will all be running to raise as much money as possible for some really great causes.
To join Theo, Kerry and the Grand Pier Team on the day and help them raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief, log onto www.sportrelief.com search for Weston-super-Mare and then sign up to run or please give as much as you can and help needy people all around the World.
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The Weston Mile will be televised. Runners can choose to run 1, 3 or 6 miles and they are encouraged to get as much sponsorship as possible. All the money raised is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the World’s poorest countries.
North Somerset Council has agreed to transfer this year's event from Hutton Moor Sports Centre so runners and spectators can get a sneak preview of the New Grand Pier and sea front enhancement works.
Theo Paphitis, who is Managing Director of Ryman Stationery, is busy encouraging his 2,500 Ryman employees and their millions of customers nationwide to raise in excess of £100,000 for Sport Relief.
Theo said, “Having recently returned from a trip to Kenya with fellow Dragons where we saw the positive impact of money raised through Sport Relief, I am more determined than ever to raise loads of cash. The experience was completely humbling. It’s great to know that the money raised will transform the lives of those in desperate need across the UK and world’s poorest countries.”
Pier Owner Kerry Michael, who will also be running alongside Theo in the event, added “I’m thrilled that we are able to host the event for Sports Relief on the Pier this year. We will all be running to raise as much money as possible for some really great causes.
To join Theo, Kerry and the Grand Pier Team on the day and help them raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief, log onto www.sportrelief.com search for Weston-super-Mare and then sign up to run or please give as much as you can and help needy people all around the World.
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Thursday, 4 February 2010
Grand Pier Topping Out Ceremony
Yesterday, (Wednesday 3rd February) saw the 'Topping Out Ceremony' carried out on Weston super Mare's Grand Pier. The re-building of the famous landmark, which was devastated by fire in July 2008, is now well on the way and scheduled to re-open this summer.
After tightening the last bolt to secure the roof onto the north east tower, Pier owner Kerry Michael addressed more than 100 people who attended the ceremony, he thanked the Main contractors John Sisk & Son Limited and all the workforce, particularly those who had worked through the recent poor weather conditions and he also said that despite currently being behind schedule, he was confident the works would finish on time.
The Grand Pier is scheduled to re-open in June following a £39million re-building programme that includes state of the art rides sourced from all over the world. Kerry said, 'Having overcome the initial shock and despair of losing the Pavilion, we went through difficult process of obtaining all the necessary permissions and now finally, we are in the exciting phase where we can see the building taking shape every day. The internal fit out begins next week and we can't wait for the day it opens'.
After tightening the last bolt to secure the roof onto the north east tower, Pier owner Kerry Michael addressed more than 100 people who attended the ceremony, he thanked the Main contractors John Sisk & Son Limited and all the workforce, particularly those who had worked through the recent poor weather conditions and he also said that despite currently being behind schedule, he was confident the works would finish on time.
The Grand Pier is scheduled to re-open in June following a £39million re-building programme that includes state of the art rides sourced from all over the world. Kerry said, 'Having overcome the initial shock and despair of losing the Pavilion, we went through difficult process of obtaining all the necessary permissions and now finally, we are in the exciting phase where we can see the building taking shape every day. The internal fit out begins next week and we can't wait for the day it opens'.
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Grand Pier opens for Sport Relief
Sainsbury's Sport Relief is coming to the Grand Pier. The Weston Mile has moved from its former home at Hutton Moor sports centre to Weston's Grand Pier. The run is to take place up and down the waist (the long bit between the shore and the Pier head), so runners and spectators will get a sneak preview of the multi-million pound re-development.
Grand Pier Marketing Manager Helen Ritchie said, 'We plan to stage the event along the waist of the Pier with runners going up and down each side around the spectators who will have a close up view of both the new Pavilion and the runners from their vantage point right in the middle of the run. This will be the first time that the general public will get a close up view of the New Pavilion which is now really taking shape and should be complete externally by the day of the race'.
The televised event which can be seen on BBC1, will take place on Sunday March 21st starting from 2pm. Runners can choose to run 1, 3 or 6 miles and they are encouraged to get as much sponsorship as possible. All the money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the World’s poorest countries.
Grand Pier management and staff will also be taking part in the event having entered their own team. If you would like to sponsor the team please go to www.sportrelief.com and click on “sponsor/donate”, then search for the Grand Pier.
If you’re feeling fit and fancy a sneak peek at the new Pavilion, why not enter your own team and join us or just come along and watch and support the fundraising on the Grand Pier on March 21st.
Grand Pier Marketing Manager Helen Ritchie said, 'We plan to stage the event along the waist of the Pier with runners going up and down each side around the spectators who will have a close up view of both the new Pavilion and the runners from their vantage point right in the middle of the run. This will be the first time that the general public will get a close up view of the New Pavilion which is now really taking shape and should be complete externally by the day of the race'.
The televised event which can be seen on BBC1, will take place on Sunday March 21st starting from 2pm. Runners can choose to run 1, 3 or 6 miles and they are encouraged to get as much sponsorship as possible. All the money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the World’s poorest countries.
Grand Pier management and staff will also be taking part in the event having entered their own team. If you would like to sponsor the team please go to www.sportrelief.com and click on “sponsor/donate”, then search for the Grand Pier.
If you’re feeling fit and fancy a sneak peek at the new Pavilion, why not enter your own team and join us or just come along and watch and support the fundraising on the Grand Pier on March 21st.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Weather Allows Work to Continue
After three weeks of waiting, the weather finally thawed last Friday and made it possible for the first concrete to be poured on the Grand Pier since the re-build started last September. Concrete was pumped from the shore along the entire length of the waist and contractors were able to create the floor of the 3rd floor plant room and the 250 seater conference room at the front of the second floor overlooking the town.
A relieved Richard Sutton of John Sisk & Co, the Main Contractor said, 'we have been waiting for over three weeks for the weather to break so we could pour the concrete, if it wasn't bad enough having to pump it a quarter of a mile, the inclement weather meant it kept freezing before it got to where we needed it. We are pleased to have finally managed to get it out there and weather permitting, we hope to do another large pour next Wednesday'.
Visitors to the seafront can now see the beginning of a 100-metre long and 20 metre high scaffolding ramp being created in front of the new Pavilion. This is to give access so the roof sheets can be rolled at the shore in one piece and carried along the waist and onto the roof. Each piece is over 80 metres long, this is to ensure that there are no joins that could give rise to troublesome leaks in the future.
They are usually rolled and lifted straight onto the roof but the machine that is used weighs more than 25 tons and cannot be taken onto the Pier so the sheets will have to be carried out and lifted into place by hand. Owner Kerry Michael said, 'this is just one of the many logistical problems we have had to overcome on this project. I can only applaud the way the contractors (John Sisk) continue to overcome the unique challenges that are being thrown at them. Let's hope the worst of the weather is now behind us and we can manage to claw back the lost time'.
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A relieved Richard Sutton of John Sisk & Co, the Main Contractor said, 'we have been waiting for over three weeks for the weather to break so we could pour the concrete, if it wasn't bad enough having to pump it a quarter of a mile, the inclement weather meant it kept freezing before it got to where we needed it. We are pleased to have finally managed to get it out there and weather permitting, we hope to do another large pour next Wednesday'.
Visitors to the seafront can now see the beginning of a 100-metre long and 20 metre high scaffolding ramp being created in front of the new Pavilion. This is to give access so the roof sheets can be rolled at the shore in one piece and carried along the waist and onto the roof. Each piece is over 80 metres long, this is to ensure that there are no joins that could give rise to troublesome leaks in the future.
They are usually rolled and lifted straight onto the roof but the machine that is used weighs more than 25 tons and cannot be taken onto the Pier so the sheets will have to be carried out and lifted into place by hand. Owner Kerry Michael said, 'this is just one of the many logistical problems we have had to overcome on this project. I can only applaud the way the contractors (John Sisk) continue to overcome the unique challenges that are being thrown at them. Let's hope the worst of the weather is now behind us and we can manage to claw back the lost time'.
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