Caretaker

Pinnacle Group Limited

Swindon

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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
Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited in Swindon is seeking an experienced School Caretaker to ensure our buildings are well-maintained, secure and health and safety compliant. You will join our Facilities Management team at Abbey Park School and perform routine maintenance, security checks and housekeeping to keep the premises safe and welcoming.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on DIY, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical maintenance skills, be proactive and reliable, and able to work on two shift

Qualifications

  • Broad range of handyperson skills including general DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical maintenance.
  • Amenable and approachable personality.
  • Ability to liaise with and assist external service providers.
  • Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
  • Carry out day-to-day duties according to daily schedule, e.g. litter picking, bin emptying, sweeping.
  • Carry out defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skills.
  • Where appropriate provide access, escort, liaise with and assist service providers on site to undertake remedial work or Planned Preventive Maintenance.
  • Carry out minor maintenance repairs and decoration works.
  • Carry out initial investigations into reactive requests related to deficiencies in accommodation and make temporary or permanent repairs or notify management as needed.
  • Respond to emergency situations, affecting temporary or permanent rectification in prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Respond to porterage and collection of parcels, movement of furniture, and room rearrangements as required.
  • Weekly checking and clearing drains, gullies for blockages; weekly plant room check and related tasks.

Skills

General DIY
Minor plumbing
Carpentry
Electrical maintenance

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced School 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 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.

The ideal candidate will be a practical and reliable individual with a broad range of handyperson skills, including general DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical maintenance. They will take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented environment, with the ability to identify and resolve routine maintenance issues efficiently.

This is a full time permanent position based at Abbey Park School There are 2 shift patterns available for this role, 6:30AM-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:
  • Ensuring security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
  • Carry out day-to -day duties according to daily schedule, i.e. littler picking, Bin emptying, sweeping.
  • Carry out defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skills
  • Where appropriate provide access, escort, liaise with and assist service providers on site to undertake remedial work or Planned Prevented Maintenance.
  • Carry out minor maintenance repairs and decoration works.
  • Carry out initial investigations into reactive requests made during the day relating to deficiencies in accommodation and making temporary or permanent repairs or otherwise notifying management of the need to call in a service provider, in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Respond to emergency situations, affecting temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Respond to request for porterage and collection of parcels, movement of furniture rearrangement of rooms etc. in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Weekly checking and clearing drains, gullies for blockages as well as weekly plant room check/plant changeover monthly change/sterilize shower heads/ Painting (patch and programmed works)

Key Requirements

  • Range of general handyperson skills such as general DIY skills, minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical
  • 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:

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Caretaker
Company: Pinnacle Group Limited Salary: £25,387.40 to £25,387.40 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Swindon, SN25 2ND Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 2 Dec 2026
Summary
Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced School 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 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.

The ideal candidate will be a practical and reliable individual with a broad range of handyperson skills, including general DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical maintenance. They will take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented environment, with the ability to identify and resolve routine maintenance issues efficiently.

This is a full time permanent position based at Abbey Park School There are 2 shift patterns available for this role, 6:30AM-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:
  • Ensuring security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
  • Carry out day-to -day duties according to daily schedule, i.e. littler picking, Bin emptying, sweeping.
  • Carry out defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skills
  • Where appropriate provide access, escort, liaise with and assist service providers on site to undertake remedial work or Planned Prevented Maintenance.
  • Carry out minor maintenance repairs and decoration works.
  • Carry out initial investigations into reactive requests made during the day relating to deficiencies in accommodation and making temporary or permanent repairs or otherwise notifying management of the need to call in a service provider, in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Respond to emergency situations, affecting temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Respond to request for porterage and collection of parcels, movement of furniture rearrangement of rooms etc. in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
  • Weekly checking and clearing drains, gullies for blockages as well as weekly plant room check/plant changeover monthly change/sterilize shower heads/ Painting (patch and programmed works)

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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