Caretaker

Pinnacle Group; Blunsdon St Andrew; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Blunsdon St Andrew is seeking a Facilities Caretaker to ensure our buildings and facilities are secure and well-maintained. Responsibilities include managing repairs, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring health & safety compliance. Candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of executing general handyperson tasks. This full-time position offers benefits such as flexible working arrangements and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Sick Pay Schemes

Personal Development Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security integrity of the school buildings.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance according to schedule.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties.

Skills

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented

Excellent problem-solving skills

General handyperson skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced Facilities Caretaker to ensure our buildings and facilities are well-maintained, secure, fully functional and Health & Safety compliant. You will be joining our Facilities Management team based at The Learning Campus in Swindon. Your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance, managing repairs, ensuring security protocols are followed and keeping the premises clean and orderly. You will need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and have excellent problem‑solving skills. If you take pride in maintaining high standards and creating safe, welcoming environments, we would love to hear from you. This is a full‑time role with alternating shift patterns between the hours of 6.30AM-6PM, Monday‑Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
• Conduct defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skills.
• Where appropriate provide access, escort and liaise with service providers to undertake remedial work or Planned Prevented Maintenance.
• Conduct minor repairs and decoration works. Respond to emergency situations such as floods, bodily fluids and effecting temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
• Checks of BMS, boilers, hot water functioning, pest inspections, drains, gullies for blockages and plant rooms.
• Conduct day‑to‑day duties according to daily schedule, i.e., litter picking, Bin emptying, sweeping, refreshing toilets.
• Range of general handyperson skills such as general DIY skills, minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
• Good customer service skills.
• Amenable and approachable personality.
• Ability to liaise with and assist external service providers.
• Ability to work in a team.

About Pinnacle Group

Pinnacle Group is a market‑leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place‑based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Maternity/paternity packages.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Additional Annual Leave.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Childcare Assistance.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Sick Pay Schemes.
• Personal Development Plans.