School Caretaker

Overview

Pinnacle Group is hiring an experienced School Caretaker to help keep a school site safe, clean, secure, and fully operational. The role sits within the Facilities Management team and is suited to someone who is hands-on, methodical, and confident in handling everyday maintenance and site-support duties.

This is a permanent full-time position based at Clacton County High School in Clacton-On-Sea, England, United Kingdom. Working hours follow an alternating rota of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

About the employer

Pinnacle Group is a national provider of housing, neighbourhood, and workplace services. With more than 30 years of experience, the organisation delivers place-based management and maintenance solutions designed to improve the everyday lives of the communities it supports. It promotes a people-first, values-led culture built around Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence.

What you will do

• Protect the security of the school buildings and grounds by carrying out opening and closing duties, patrols, and monitoring activity on site.
• Complete routine daily tasks such as litter collection, bin emptying, and sweeping in line with the site schedule.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks according to the school timetable and your own skill set.
• Support contractors and service providers on site by granting access, escorting them, and assisting with remedial or maintenance work where needed.
• Handle minor repairs and small decoration jobs.
• Investigate reactive maintenance issues, make temporary or permanent fixes when possible, or escalate to management for specialist support in line with procedures and deadlines.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and take action to resolve issues on a temporary or permanent basis as required.
• Assist with porterage requests, parcel collection, furniture moves, and room reconfiguration.
• Carry out weekly drain and gully checks, plant room inspections, plant changeovers, monthly shower head sterilisation, and patch or scheduled painting work.

What the employer is looking for

• Practical all-round handyperson ability, including basic DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.
• Strong customer service standards.
• A friendly, approachable, and cooperative manner.
• Confidence in working with and supporting external contractors or service partners.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

Along with standard employment benefits such as sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, pension contributions, and annual leave, the role may also include a wider package of benefits depending on the role and business area.

• Maternity and 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

Additional information

The organisation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and encourages a diverse workforce. It also supports employee growth through ongoing learning, development opportunities, and career progression.

This role is described as a permanent, full-time position.