Caretaker

Pinnacle Group Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited is seeking an experienced Caretaker for our facilities at Arbour Vale School in Slough. You will maintain buildings, ensure security, and uphold Health & Safety standards to create a safe, welcoming environment.

You will join our Facilities Management team and handle routine maintenance, repairs, and security, with proactive problem solving and a strong customer-service mindset. Shifts are 6.30AM-2.30PM or 10.30AM-6.30PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• General DIY skills including minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical work.
• Good customer service skills.
• Amenable and approachable personality.
• Ability to liaise with external service providers.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day caretaking duties according to the daily schedule, attending to repairs logged on the Help Desk or reported by Site Manager.
• Carry out daily litter picking of school grounds, emptying bins, sweeping external areas and checking toilets.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance such as twice-weekly outlets flushing, weekly sprinkler alarm tests, weekly fire alarm tests, and fire door & extinguisher checks.
• Respond to emergencies such as floods or spills and arrange rectification per procedures and timescales.
• Carry out minor repairs and decoration works.
• Be proactive in spotting facility deficiencies and raise them to the Site Manager or Senior Caretaker.

Skills

Handyperson skills

Customer service

Approachable

External providers liaison

Teamwork

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 Arbour Vale School in Slough. 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 working hours of 6.30AM - 2.30PM or 10.30AM-6.30AM, 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

• Carry out day to day caretaking duties according to the daily schedule such as attending to any repairs logged on the Help Desk or reported by Site Manager.
• Carrying out daily litter pick of School grounds, changing external bins, sweeping external areas, checking toilets etc
• Carry out defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each School’s schedule such as, Twice weekly flushing of outlets, weekly Sprinkler Alarm test, Weekly Fire Alarm Test, Monthy Fire Door and Fire Extinguisher Checks etc
• Respond to emergency situations such as floods, floor spillages, body fluid clean up and arranging temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescaled.
• Carry out minor repairs and decoration works
• Being proactive by noticing any deficiencies in the facilities and either rectifying if withing capabilities, or bringing the defect to the attention of the Site Manager or Senior Caretaker

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.

Benefits

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