School Caretaker
Pinnacle Group Limited
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Clacton-on-Sea
Contract type: Full time

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 a senior school in Clacton. 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.
There is a two week shift rota which is as follows:
Week 1 - 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
Week 2 - 11am to 7pm, Monday to Friday
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 toour valuesof Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.
Key Responsibilities
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, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers
You will be joining our Facilities Management team based at a senior school in Clacton. 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.
There is a two week shift rota which is as follows:
Week 1 - 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
Week 2 - 11am to 7pm, Monday to Friday
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 toour valuesof 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.
- 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., littler 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
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, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers
- 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
- Company Car/Car Allowance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
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