Retail Assistant
2 weeks ago
- We're so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is 12.00 (increasing to 12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.
- Fixed Term Contract from February until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months.
- Full time working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days OR part time working up to 30 hours
- Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.
Do you believe in the power of adventure?
PGL is a world where children achieve the 'impossible'.
Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.
Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us?
Being a Retail Assistant
No visit to PGL is complete without a trip to the gift shop or social hub. A treasure trove of souvenirs, teddies and treats Our retail areas are vibrant and welcoming... just like our Retail Assistants From building creative displays, helping kids manage pocket money and practice maths skills, managing stock, restocking vending machines or serving drinks to our guests in our social areas... no two days are ever the same.
It's busy work, but it's never boring
Are you a PGL person?
No experience needed, your character is what 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
PGL is part of PGL Beyond, a group of innovative companies transforming the world of adventure through enriching experiences and breakthroughs.
For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please click here.
For any enquiries specific to this role please email resourcing@pgl.co.uk.
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 employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal records 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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