Cleaning Technician

Citizen Housing Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Family leave

Job summary

Citizen Housing Group in Coventry is seeking a Cleaning Technician to maintain clean and welcoming communal areas, offices and housing sites. This permanent role is 37 hours per week, with a 5-in-7 pattern, and requires reliability and a full driving licence to operate a small company van.

You will perform cleaning across multiple sites, report hazards, and participate in basic fire safety checks while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Good understanding of basic health & safety.
• Reliable, professional approach.
• Ability to meet set standards and deadlines.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive a small company van (manual).

Responsibilities

• Clean communal areas, offices, and specialist housing across Coventry.
• Carry out block inspections and address hazards or spillages.
• Use a range of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Remove litter, refuse, and small-scale graffiti.
• Complete daily and weekly checks, including basic fire safety checks.
• Report repairs, damage, and larger waste issues.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health & safety

Reliability

Standards & deadlines

Driving licence

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

We’re looking for a dependable Cleaning Technician to help keep Citizen’s offices, sheltered housing, and communal residential areas clean, safe, and welcoming in Coventry.

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading social housing providers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Position: Cleaning Technician

Salary: £25,893

Location: Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9AJ

Basis: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday 5 working days over 7

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll deliver high-quality cleaning services across a range of sites in Coventry, working flexibly and taking pride in maintaining excellent standards. Duties include:

• Cleaning communal areas, offices, and specialist housing
• Carrying out block inspections and dealing with hazards or spillages
• Using a range of cleaning methods and equipment
• Removing litter, refuse, and small-scale graffiti
• Completing daily and weekly checks, including basic fire safety checks
• Reporting repairs, damage, and larger waste issues
• Working independently and as part of a team

Qualifications and experience:

You’ll have:

• Previous cleaning experience
• A good understanding of basic health & safety
• A reliable, professional approach
• The ability to meet set standards and deadlines
• A full driving licence and abilityto drive a small company van (manual)

Manager’s Quote:

Come and join the Coventry Cleaning Team and help us keep the communal areas of or properties clean and tidy, somewhere our residents can be proud to live.

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10%which Citizen will match

Find out more here: Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture:

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation inMaintenance Operations.

We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

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Closing date:6th October 2026

Interview date:TBC

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process.

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.