Caretaker

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

Job summary

A national facilities management company is seeking an experienced Caretaker to maintain buildings at Nova Hreod Academy in Swindon. Responsibilities include security protocols, routine maintenance, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and be detail-oriented. This is a full-time position with alternating shifts (7AM-3PM and 10AM-6PM) from Monday to Friday, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Childcare Assistance

Retail Discounts

Personal Development Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role is preferred.
• Ability to conduct minor repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in liaising with external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of school buildings and grounds.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Manage emergency situations such as floods.
• Perform litter picking, sweeping, and cleaning.
• Assist external service providers when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

General DIY skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

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.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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, Disability Confident.

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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

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