Facilities Operative

Pgl Travel; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adventure organization in Weymouth is seeking a Facilities Operative to ensure safety and maintenance standards at their centres. This role involves handling routine maintenance and responding to emergencies, while fostering a fun and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have prior maintenance experience, be knowledgeable about health & safety, and demonstrate IT competence. Competitive pay of £13.98 per hour with permanent contracts available starting January 2026, plus various employee perks, including accommodations.

Benefits

Accommodation & meal packages

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

Access to Wellbeing Hub

Financial wellbeing platform

Training and mentoring

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounted holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a maintenance role is required.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations is essential.
• Competence with IT systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine and ad hoc maintenance tasks.
• React to call-outs or emergency requests.
• Maintain high standards of upkeep and compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety knowledge

IT competence

Team collaboration

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 be 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.

Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the 'impossible'. Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs by instilling a love of adventure and the great outdoors, encouraging independence and empowering them to achieve amazing things in the future. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us?

• Earn £13.98 per hour (our pay system is benchmarked and fair)
• Permanent contract starting January 2026
• Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
• 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

PGL is part of PGL Beyond, a group of innovative companies transforming the world of adventure through enriching experiences and breakthroughs.