Facilities and Maintenance Operative

Pgl Travel; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & meal packages

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing Hub access

Financial wellbeing platform

Discounts at retailers / holidays & on

Job summary

PGL Travel is seeking a Facilities Operative to keep our centres safe, well-maintained and ready for action in the United Kingdom. You will handle routine and ad hoc maintenance, respond to call-outs or emergency requests, and ensure compliance with statutory and in-house requirements.

A strong focus on record-keeping and high standards is essential. We value candidates with health and safety knowledge, IT competence and teamwork, and a willingness to develop through mentoring and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role.
• Knowledge of health & safety practices.
• Able to use IT systems to log checks and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and ad hoc maintenance tasks.
• Respond to call-outs or emergency requests as needed.
• Keep accurate records of checks, inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Health & Safety

IT Proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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!

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.
• 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?
• 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.