You Know You Want To!
2026 SEASON RECRUITMENT
Xtreme Scream Park is a multi-award-winning scare event based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
We are the friendliest group of them all in the scare industry, and together we are very excited about 2026. GET PAID TO HAVE FUN! With hundreds of talented actors, scarers, and monsters already on board, we’re looking for even more enthusiastic souls to join our thrilling team! Officially awarded the UK’s BEST SCREAM PARK
We are the most hands-on, committed, and creative team you will ever meet and now we need you to join our horde to deliver an experience like no other!
We are looking for dedicated individuals who want to get paid while having fun!
Want to get stuck in as a scarer within our attractions? You don’t need any prior experience to be a fantastic scarer, we’ll teach you all the tricks so you can enjoy making people jump, scream and laugh over and over again! There’s a role for everybody from all walks of life, do you dare discover yours?Pay Rate
National Wage Hourly – Additional information will be shared at our Taster events or during a meeting with the team. You'll earn for every 15 minutes of work, and you also get paid to enjoy yourself! Plus incentives!
Hours
Approx 5 hours per evening. You can work as many of the evenings we are open that you are available, all we ask is that you commit to the dates agreed in advance. If you are available for extra evenings during the event please contact your Manager
Start/Finish Times
You’re welcome to sign in from 5:30/6:00pm. However you are welcome to arrive earlier as Costume and MAU start at 5pm - Our attractions will open around 6:30–6:45pm. If you think you’ll be arriving after 6:30pm, just let our management team know—we’re happy to help! The event will finish between 10:30 and 11:30pm. 🚌 Transport available to & from: 📍 Wheelgate Park, Mansfield 📍 Bingham 📍 Lowdham
Staff Reward Scheme 2026
🏆 Staff Rewards: Let the Fun Begin!
Get ready! We’re gearing up for a brand-new set of awesome incentives for 2026 – merch, tickets, parties & more!
- ConcealedBlend in with your surroundings, appear and disappear in the space. The ultimate startle scare. Best for – The pranksters who like to make their friends jump by sneaking up on them.
- ShockWork with loud noises, compressed air, chainsaws, lighting fx. Best for – Those who want a high impact scare.
- Storytellers Not a scare. Set the scene and provide the story. Best for – The ones who can talk all night long and love to be in the spotlight.
- Costume Assistants (Casual / Part-Time & Event Nights) A fantastic opportunity for a creative individual with a passion for theatrical costume. This role is much more than sewing—we're looking for someone who can build, alter, layer, age and distress costumes to bring our characters to life. Confident machine and hand sewing skills are essential, along with a creative eye and an understanding of character design. In the lead-up to opening, you'll support costume preparation, and during event nights you'll assist with costumes, wigs, hair and quick repairs to ensure our cast are ready to terrify. A great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, creative team.
- Retail, Ticketing, Bar, Catering & Car Park Assistants (Event Evenings) A fantastic opportunity to join the Xtreme Scream team on our event evenings. Whether you're serving food and drinks, working behind the bar, assisting in our retail outlets, or helping guests arrive and park safely, you'll play an important role in delivering an unforgettable guest experience. We're looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and provide excellent customer service.
- Self-Employed Makeup Artist (Event Evenings) Self-Employed Makeup Artist We’re looking for experienced, self-employed Makeup Artists to join our team for all nights we are open. You’ll be working alongside our makeup team to get our scare actors show-ready, so speed and efficiency are a must. This is a pre-show role, so you won’t be required to stay for the duration of the event, with hours approximately 5:00pm–7:00/7:30pm. You must have your own airbrush and professional makeup kit and be confident creating character makeup looks.
Unleash Your Inner Monster at our Taster Events – We promise not to bite!
Get ready to move (but don’t worry, our workshop is more about creepy crawls than extreme workouts!). To keep things safe and stylish, please leave those open-toed shoes and heels at home! We don’t want to see your toenails!
These events are open to everyone—yes even your not-so-coordinated friend! Your Mum, Dad, Sister, Brother, your Great Aunt, need we go on?..
Feel free to drop in and see if you think you might like to join us—there’s no need to let us know beforehand. But if you do want to give us a heads up, we’d love to know which date you’re planning to come. Just drop us an email at jobs@twinlakespark.co.uk or apply online now!
Don’t miss your chance to join our frightfully fun team and unleash your inner scare! We can’t wait to see your best monster face (petrifying giggles are welcome, too)! Please note additional dates may become available, please contact us.
August:
- 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th
Sept:
- 3rd, 4th, 5th, 26th
Successful applicants will be invited to an open date and training date on the run-up to the event in October/November. Applicants have to be 17 years + (sorry we do not accept applications from 16 years and below) If you require more information or need to speak to an Xtreme Scream team member please call 01664 567777 or email Jobs@twinlakespark.co.uk
