Posted on 16/07/2021 19:22
I read elsewhere that C&CC are closing some sites and cancelling people’s bookings due to staff shortages. Sure enough, it's true and they've updated their website today. I hope nobody here is affected.
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Posted on 17/07/2021 17:59 by TinwheelerContent has been removed.
Posted on 17/07/2021 18:47
Sad to hear that CCC have been forced to close some sites.
Trying to attract younger folk to act as site staff is going to be difficult. Those under a certain age do not have the license to tow a caravan, getting one isn't cheap. Having the money to pay for a caravan, tow car and getting a license is beyond the means of the younger folk who are desperate for jobs.
There is much to be said for the knowledge the older generation bring to the job, the biggest one I think is the skill of dealing with the public who at times can be trying. Not saying that young folk can't do that but some young folk don't want to have to deal with confrontations.
Creating jobs of site that locals could do while still living at home could quite easily be done with very little effort.
Having experienced back room office staff to run the site, everything else could be recruited locally.
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Posted on 17/07/2021 17:59 by TinwheelerContent has been removed.
Posted on 17/07/2021 19:23
Interestingly on C&CC sites staff go off duty in the evenings and anyone needing out of hours help has to phone a central number. The staff are considered off duty and unavailable, although how that works in a dire emergency is questionable. Even with this type of paired down staffing there are still gaps in recruitment.
I don't know what sort of wages are on offer but in most industries you have to pay for the best if you want to run a good business. In the end site fees come into the equation too.
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Tinwheeler
Campervanner from Cornwall