Apprentice - Surveying Technician

Sanctuary Group; Harwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is hiring an Apprentice – Surveying Technician Level 3 in Banbury. Starting salary £20,966.40, 40 hours/week, fixed-term for 2 years with 3 months EPA. You’ll train with our Property Services team gaining a Level 3 Technical Qualification, supported by Gloucester College and Cheltenham College.

You’ll work in the Oxfordshire/Cherwell area, learning surveying basics, property inspection, and health and safety while building a career in the sector.

Qualifications

• GCSEs 4-9 with Maths and English required.
• Interest in construction, surveying and property maintenance.
• Good numerical and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job within the Surveying team in Oxfordshire/Cherwell region.
• Develop skills in property inspection, project support, health and safety, and customer service.

Skills

GCSEs 4-9

Maths

English

Construction interest

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

GCSEs 5 passes incl Maths & English

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Apprentice – Surveying Technician Level 3

Fixed term contract for 2 years practical and 3 months EPA

Banbury

Starting salary year 1: £20,966.40

40 Hours per week

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you hands‑on experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our Gloucester College training provider at Cheltenham College.

Over the course of the programme, you will work alongside and learn from experienced Surveyors within our Property Services team. You will receive high‑quality training leading to a Level 3 Technical Qualification, nationally recognised. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you get the most out of your apprenticeship!

What will you do?

You will work within the Oxfordshire/Cherwell area region, gaining hands‑on experience in surveying and technical services, while developing key skills in property inspection, project support, health and safety, and customer service to build a successful career in the industry.

What skills and abilities do I need to have?

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability – and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• A strong interest in construction, surveying, and property maintenance
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hold or be working towards a full valid UK driving licence

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Property Services provide in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first‑class customer service.

Ready to join us?

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
• 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

Closing Date: 26 August 2026

As part of the application process, your details will be shared with the training provider who may contact you to complete a further application. Both applications will form part of our overall application review process.

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, 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.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.