School Facilities Caretaker – Flexible Hours

Pinnacle Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Medical Insurance

Sick Pay/Annual Leave

Job summary

Pinnacle Group are looking for a Caretaker to join our Total Facilities Management team to support the smooth day-to-day operation of a school environment. You will keep school buildings and grounds safe, secure, compliant and well-maintained across three Slough sites, with shifts from 06:30–14:30 or 10:30–18:30.

The role requires practical maintenance skills (DIY, basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical), a proactive approach, and strong communication to support pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or building services role.
• Practical maintenance skills including general DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry, or basic electrical works.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with an approachable and professional manner.
• Flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn new skills and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of school buildings and grounds through locking, unlocking, patrols, and monitoring site access.
• Carry out routine caretaking and maintenance duties, including litter picking, cleaning, minor repairs, and decoration works.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks in line with site schedules and individual competency levels.
• Investigate reactive maintenance requests and carry out temporary or permanent repairs where appropriate.
• Support contractors and service providers on site by providing access, escorting, and liaising as required.
• Respond to emergency situations including floods, spillages, and other facilities-related incidents.
• Set up rooms, assemblies, and school events in line with operational requirements.
• Undertake routine inspections of facilities, plant rooms, drains, boilers, and other site assets.
• Monitor site presentation and identify defects or maintenance requirements.
• Support school lettings and out-of-hours access arrangements where required.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities

Maintenance

Building services

DIY

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical works

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for a Caretaker to join our Total Facilities Management team to support the smooth day-to-day operation of a school environment. You will keep school buildings and grounds safe, secure, compliant and well-maintained across three Slough sites, with shifts from 06:30–14:30 or 10:30–18:30.

The role requires practical maintenance skills (DIY, basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical), a proactive approach, and strong communication to support pupils, staff and visitors.