Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

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Pinnacle Group are looking for a Caretaker to join our Total Facilities Management team, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a school environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, compliant, and well-maintained, carrying out a range of caretaking, maintenance, security and repair duties. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive approach, strong practical skills, and a commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Our Total Facilities Management team delivers integrated asset management and maintenance services across education, leisure, corporate, health and residential sectors. We focus on keeping facilities running smoothly, safely, and efficiently, helping our clients create spaces that work for everyone.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance, or building services role. They will possess a broad range of practical skills, including general DIY, minor repairs, and basic maintenance activities. You will be proactive, customer-focused, and capable of identifying and resolving issues before they escape. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a flexible approach to work are essential.

A willingness to learn new skills and undertake training to support your development is also important.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role, working across three school sites in Slough. The position operates on a shift basis, with working hours of either 06:30am to 2:30pm or 10:30am to 6:30pm. As this role involves working within a school environment, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance, or building services role.
• Practical maintenance skills including general DIY, minor…