Cleaning Technician

Sanctuary Group; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer Contrib.

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Cleaning Technician to work in Ipswich and surrounding areas, delivering cleaning services across multiple locations. The role involves teamwork, standard cleaning tasks, and maintaining stock of supplies. The 40-hour week runs 8am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £26,436 per year.

You will be responsible for cleaning general housing schemes, supported living sites and care homes, including communal areas. Driving duties require a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, dusting and sanitising surfaces.
• Clean communal areas such as stairs, lifts, toilets and kitchens.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning stock levels and supplies.
• Undertake regular risk assessments to identify hazards on site.

Skills

General cleaning duties

Health and Safety

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Deadline management

Job description

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

£26,436 per year

40 hours per week

- 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to work in Ipswich and the surrounding areas, delivering the cleaning service to multiple locations.

This role sits within a team of operatives and, working within teams of two, you will be responsible for the general cleaning (including hoovering, dusting, mopping, carpet cleaning, and deep cleaning) of our general housing schemes, Supported Living sites and our Care Homes, including the cleaning of communal areas such as stairways, lifts, toilets, and kitchens. You will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the stock of cleaning supplies.

We are looking for a reliable team player who can deliver a high‑quality service that meets the needs of our customers.

The role of the Cleaning Technician will include:

- General cleaning duties to include vacuuming and sweeping, wiping down and sanitising surfaces, dusting at low and high levels, cleaning internal glass, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and other rooms and removal of rubbish and debris and on occasions bulk items

- Undertaking regular risk assessments to identify and report potential hazards or faults on site, to maintain a safe environment

- Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of allocated work

- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a good, workable condition and stock levels are maintained

- Providing a professional, courteous and customer friendly approach to all working tasks

Skills and experiences:

Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workload

This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

- Life Assurance

- Employee Advice Service including counselling

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Voluntary health plans

- Wellbeing support and tools

- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

£26,436 per annum

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Cleaning Technician

Company: Sanctuary Group Salary: £26436-26436 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Ipswich, IP1 4JP Job type: Permanent Posting date: 14 Oct 2026 Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Summary

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Cleaning Technician

Ipswich

£26,436 per year

40 hours per week

- 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to work in Ipswich and the surrounding areas, delivering the cleaning service to multiple locations.

This role sits within a team of operatives and, working within teams of two, you will be responsible for the general cleaning (including hoovering, dusting, mopping, carpet cleaning, and deep cleaning) of our general housing schemes, Supported Living sites and our Care Homes, including the cleaning of communal areas such as stairways, lifts, toilets, and kitchens. You will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the stock of cleaning supplies.

We are looking for a reliable team player who can deliver a high‑quality service that meets the needs of our customers.

The role of the Cleaning Technician will include:

- General cleaning duties to include vacuuming and sweeping, wiping down and sanitising surfaces, dusting at low and high levels, cleaning internal glass, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and other rooms and removal of rubbish and debris and on occasions bulk items

- Undertaking regular risk assessments to identify and report potential hazards or faults on site, to maintain a safe environment

- Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of allocated work

- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a good, workable condition and stock levels are maintained

- Providing a professional, courteous and customer friendly approach to all working tasks

Skills and experiences:

Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workload

This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

- Life Assurance

- Employee Advice Service including counselling

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Voluntary health plans

- Employee discounts

- Wellbeing support and tools

- Employee recognition scheme

- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

£26,436 per annum

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.