Cleaning Technician

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee advice service

Job summary

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited in Ipswich is seeking a Cleaning Technician to deliver cleaning across housing schemes, with a 40-hour week (8am–4:30pm, Mon–Fri) and a salary of £26,436 per year.

The role includes cleaning internal and external areas, risk assessments, stock management, and customer‑facing duties. A full UK driving licence is required to drive company vehicles. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Full valid UK driving licence required for driving company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning communal areas.
• Undertake risk assessments and report hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Provide accurate progress updates on allocated work.
• Keep tools and equipment maintained and stock levels monitored.
• Deliver professional, courteous service to customers.

Skills

General cleaning duties

Health and safety knowledge

Interpersonal and customer service

Deadline and workload prioritisation

UK driving licence

Job description

Title: Cleaning Technician

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB, IP1 4JP

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.

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 6 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

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Closing Date:14 October 2026

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.