Facilities and Maintenance Operative
PGL · Ashford
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Earn £28,098.51 (live-off rate) per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair)
- Full Time Permanent Contract
- Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
Made by adventure PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?
Make a difference as a Facilities Operative
Our amazing Facilities Operatives keep our centres safe, well-maintained, and ready for action! You’ll be handling routine and ad hoc maintenance, including reacting to call-outs or emergency requests.
You’ll work to high standards of upkeep and maintenance, complying with statutory and in-house requirements. You’ll keep accurate records of checks, inspections, tests and maintenance you undertake. It’s busy work, but it’s never boring!
Are you a PGL person?
You’ll need previous experience within a maintenance role, knowledge of health & safety and competent with IT systems. Alongside this it’s your character that we value most. PGL people are:
- Passionate about adventure and the great outdoors
- Friendly people who flourish in team environments
- Determined and resilient (peak periods are challenging)
Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.
A place to thrive
No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence or anything else … PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, make lifelong friends and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.
Fair pay and benefits for all
- Happy holidays! On top of your annual leave, you’ll also get your birthday off and paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes
- 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support if you need it
- Training and mentoring programme, career pathways, aided development and qualifications in future seasons
- Big savings and exclusive perks at 100s of high street retailers, PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops
We’re part of something bigger
We’re proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference.
For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please click here.
For any enquiries specific to this role please email katy.morgan@pgl.co.uk
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