Job Introduction
Pinnacle Group are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Total FM division, conducting maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of school buildings, mechanical and gas services, associated systems, plant, and equipment in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and to participate in a rotating shift pattern and the out of hours on call rota.
You will be joining our Total FM team based in Slough. 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.
The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, confidence in carrying out PPM tasks, plumbing repairs, and HVAC maintenance, while reliably performing safety checks across fire systems and emergency equipment, using CAFM systems effectively, and communicating professionally with school staff, site managers, and FM teams.
This is a full time role with a shift pattern of 8AM-4PM 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:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and across mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Complete remedial plumbing works, including minor repairs, adjustments, and routine fixes.
- Perform HVAC inspections, diagnose basic faults, and complete tasks such as changing filters on air‑conditioning units.
- Conduct all required routine safety checks, ensuring compliance with statutory and site standards.
- Regular resting of fire alarms, water temperature monitoring, and associated safety controls.
- Checking of emergency lights, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and communal lights
- Liaise professionally with school staff, site managers, and FM teams, ensuring excellent customer service and communication.
Key requirements:
- Recognized mechanical engineering qualification
- Good understanding of all aspects of Mechanical & Electrical systems.
- Experience delivering PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) across mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Competent in remedial plumbing, including minor repairs and installations.
- Ability to carry out HVAC inspections, filter changes, and basic AC maintenance.
- Good knowledge of health & safety
- Experience using CAFM systems to receive jobs, update records, and close work orders.
- Strong communication and customer‑service skills to liaise professionally with school staff, site managers, and FM teams.
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 including ex-armed forces personnel and their families.
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, dependent 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