Needle Sports is getting busier and busier! Consequently we are often on the lookout for good staff. Previous shop experience is useful but not essential. Far more important is a good all round experience of rock-climbing, with experience of and enthusiasm for winter and alpine climbing a distinct advantage. The standard you can climb at is not nearly as important as the amount you do.

We pay reasonably good wages (for a climbing shop), you can get all your gear at trade prices, and extra time off without pay is often allowed for expeditions etc. Please do not apply if "you did a bit of climbing some years ago", "you've only just started", "you've done a lot but can't remember the names and grades", you think "you've ticked Borrowdale because you've done Little Chamonix and Troutdale Pinnacle", or you "used to do a bit but it's mainly bouldering you're into now" (we've heard all these!).