Facilities And Maintenance Operative

Manager; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & meals at generous rate

Job summary

PGL is seeking a Facilities Operative to keep our centres safe, well-maintained and ready for action. You’ll handle 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, and you’ll keep accurate records of checks, inspections, tests and maintenance you undertake. It’s busy work, but it’s never boring!

Qualifications

• Experience in routine maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Competent with IT systems and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and ad hoc maintenance to keep centres safe and functional.
• React to call-outs or emergency requests as needed.
• Keep accurate records of checks, inspections, tests and maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety

IT literacy

Job description

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.

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safety of the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you, as we assess each case individually.

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