Facilities Manager

Job Introduction

Pinnacle Group is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and maintenance across a portfolio of schools in Swindon. You will focus on the effective delivery of soft FM services, ensuring all sites remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. The successful candidate will take full ownership of service issues, providing prompt, practical solutions and maintaining strong relationships with school stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing facilities or soft services in a multi-site environment, preferably within PFI contracts or the education sector, with proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

You will be joining our Total FM team based in Swindon. 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 site-based role in Swindon, the working hours are 37.5 hours a week from Monday - 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 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:

• Line manage the Caretaking team, Cleaning staff and Site Supervisors
• Overview of subcontractor delivery service, Pest Control, Grounds Maintenance and catering, security and waste management providers.
• Ensure all building facilities adhere to proper safety standards and cleaning procedures
• Maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements
• Developing building plans outlining strategies for improving efficiency and reducing costs and forecasting the facility's future needs.
• Develop training programmes and workshops for site teams to ensure all staff receive appropriate training and development including a documented annual review.
• Ensure Risk Assessments / Method Statements are in place and adhered to for all Pinnacle / Subcontractor activities in schools for which you are responsible.
• Sourcing contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance, cleaning, renovations, waste disposal, security and IT systems.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience of Facilities Management (PFI would be an advantage)
• DBS Clearance
• IOSH /NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualification.
• Knowledge of H&S, Environmental Legislation and Practice relating to FM
• Organisational and time management Skills
• Used and understand CAFM Asset Management packages.

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 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