Caretaker

Pinnacle Group; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an experienced Caretaker in Cricklade to ensure buildings are well-maintained and secure. The role involves routine maintenance, managing repairs, and ensuring adherence to security protocols. Ideal candidates will possess general handyperson skills and excellent problem-solving abilities. Additional benefits include maternity/paternity packages, flexible working arrangements, and private medical insurance.

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

Qualifications

• Range of general handyperson skills such as general DIY skills, minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• Good customer service skills.
• Amenable and approachable personality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
• Conduct defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities.
• Conduct minor repairs and decoration works.

Skills

General handyperson skills

Good customer service skills

Amenable and approachable personality

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced 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 Nova Hreod Academy. 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 of 7AM-3PM and 10AM-6PM, Monday-Friday.

Who we are

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.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time – reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key 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.

Key requirements:

• 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.

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:

• 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