Useful Info for Overseas Applicants

We actively encourage applications from overseas nationals as we value the importance of having a cosmopolitan staff team, and believe this brings a positive energy and environment for both our staff and guests.

This is an excellent opportunity for people who would like to work in Britain, establish a base, meet new contacts, consolidate their experience and even improve your English, if it’s not your first language.

With many interesting locations and challenging vacancies, PGL brings a range of like-minded people together from different nationalities and backgrounds. Many of our staff stay in touch and meet up or visit each other long after they've worked together.

Work Visas or Permits for non-EU Nationals

To work for PGL you must have an appropriate work visa/permit.Your visa or work permit may not allow us to offer you a position outside of the UK.

We are unable to apply for a work visa/permit on behalf of an applicant.

Please obtain your work visa/permit prior to applying to PGL and either upload a copy to your application form, post a photocopy to the PGL Recruitment Team at the address below, fax us the original on ++ 44 1989 767760 or email a scan as an attachment to recruitment@pgl.co.uk
You will need to produce your original document on arrival at your centre or training venue so please bring this with you.
 
If you are unable to obtain your work visa/permit prior to applying, you can still complete and submit your application form to us, and tick the box that asks ‘Are you in the process of applying for a work visa/ permit?’

However, we do not offer employment until we have seen your work visa/permit.

A scanned copy of this is sufficent, but you will need to produce your original document on arrival at your centre or training venue.

You will also need to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct/Police Check from your local police station prior to applying to work for us. This shows your suitability to work with children. Small, irrelevant misdemeanours, such as minor traffic offences, are unlikley to affect your application. Click this link for more info on how to get a Police Check Certificate in your own country.

Below is a basic outline of immigration controls:

Nationals of EEC countries have the right to work in any other member states. All you have to do is ensure that you register with the UK National Insurance Contributions Agency. Here, you will be issued with a National Insurance Number that will entitle you to the same medical cover as a UK citizen.

You will also need to obtain a National Insurance number; to get this, you are required to attend a meeting at a Job Centre in the UK.

Citizens of A8 European countries are also entitled to work for us, but need to register. Nationals of A2 European countries need worker authorisation.

Nationals of Commonwealth Countries can usually gain entry into the UK on a two year Youth Mobility Visa/Tier 5, however at the moment, only Australia, New Zealand, Canada (and Japan) are registered for the Youth Mobility Scheme.

You must apply for this visa in your home country. It can take anywhere between four to eight weeks to process but most will be processed within six weeks. This visa will allow you to spend two years working full time in the UK under no obligation.

This visa was introduced in November 2008. Your visa application will more than likely will be dependant on certain criteria (age, bank balance, passport etc).

You can find more information from you local High Commissioner’s office or from www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Outside of the EEC or Commonwealth – you can usually only work in the UK if you have UK-born grandparents or parents. If you are in doubt visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk for more info.

PGL Recruitment Team, PGL Travel Ltd, Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, UK, HR9 5GL