School Caretaker

pinnaclegroup.co.uk; Enfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join their Facilities Management team. In this role, you will ensure that buildings are well-maintained, secure, and compliant with health and safety standards. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating safe and welcoming environments for the community. This permanent position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for professional development within a values-driven organization. If you take pride in your work and enjoy maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Additional leave packages

Pension plans

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Proven handyman skills with a focus on maintenance and repairs.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

General handyman skills

Minor plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

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 Lea Valley Academy in Enfield. 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 permanent position working a total of 40 hours per week, working 8AM - 5PM or 1PM - 10PM on a rolling rota.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
• 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 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.
• Carry out day-to-day duties according to daily schedule, i.e., litter picking, bin emptying, sweeping, refreshing toilets.

Key Requirements

• Range of general handyman 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

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependent on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.