Cleaning Technician

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cleaning Technician in Canterbury, where you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness across various properties. This position offers a chance to work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring high-quality service that meets customer needs. With a focus on safety and professionalism, you will undertake a variety of cleaning tasks, from communal areas to offices. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous leave, a pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives. If you're passionate about cleanliness and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice and Counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks promoting inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning duties is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including vacuuming and sanitising surfaces.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to maintain a safe environment.
• Deliver professional and customer-friendly service.

Skills

General cleaning duties

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Driving license

Education

British Institute Certificate in cleaning services

Tools

Cleaning machinery

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Job Title: Cleaning Technician

Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working openly and transparently, creating strong partnerships, and providing first-class customer service.

Salary: £26,666 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to join our Estate Services team in Canterbury. You will be responsible for cleaning offices, general housing schemes, and blocks of flats within the region. Daily duties include cleaning communal areas such as stairs, lifts, toilets, and kitchens. You will work within a team, but lone working will also be required.

We are looking for a team player capable of providing high-quality service that meets customer needs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning duties including vacuuming, sweeping, wiping and sanitising surfaces, dusting, cleaning internal glass, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, and removing rubbish and debris, including bulk items when necessary.
• Undertake regular risk assessments to identify hazards or faults, maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on work progress.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and manage stock levels.
• Deliver professional, courteous, and customer-friendly service.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in general cleaning duties is essential.
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services is desirable.
• Practical experience operating cleaning machinery is desirable.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• This role involves driving; a full valid UK driving licence is required to operate a company vehicle.

About Us:

Sanctuary Property Services provides repairs and maintenance services for properties across Sanctuary. As a not-for-profit, we strive for excellence based on our core values—openness, transparency, strong partnerships, and exceptional customer service.

We offer an attractive employment package supporting your wellbeing, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice and Counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks promoting inclusion

For more information, click here or visit our careers page at Sanctuary careers.

Application closing date: 8 May 2025.

For questions or to discuss adjustments, contact our talent team at [emailprotected].

We may close or extend applications depending on demand, so early application is recommended.

Sanctuary is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and making necessary adjustments during the application process to support candidates with disabilities.