Job Description

Job Introduction

Pinnacle Group are looking to recruit a proactive Lead Caretaker to coordinate and oversee the daily activities of our caretaking team. In this role you will ensure that the internal and external school facilities are safe, fully operational, and visually well-maintained. The Lead Caretaker will also take on essential administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Site Manager, helping to maintain continuity and high standards across the site.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to health and safety compliance.
You will be joining our Total FM team based in Clacton

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The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best.
This is a full-time role with a varying shift pattern of 7AM-3PM and 11AM-7PM.

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:Ensuring security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring third party lettings Carry out defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skill base Respond to emergency situations such as floods, bodily fluids and effecting temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales Respond to request for collection of parcels, movement of furniture rearrangement of rooms etc in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales Be observant for H&S issues and ensure that they are rectified or made safe and reported to management Being proactive by noticing deficiencies in the facilities and either rectifying if within capabilities or bringing the defect to the attention of management Participate in providing an out of hours emergency call out service in line with management instructions Carry out day-to -day duties according to daily schedule, i.e. littler picking, sweeping, refreshing toilets Complete various admin tasks as required. To include manual reporting, overtime reporting, statutory inspection logging etc Key requirements: Range of general handyman skills such as minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical Amenable and approachable personality Ability to work in a team (and lead a team) Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training to develop role

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, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailersMaternity/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