Cleaning Technician

Sanctuary Group; Rochford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including Coun

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Staff Networks supporting inclusion

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Rochford is seeking a Cleaning Technician to join the team. The role covers cleaning communal areas within general needs blocks and Independent living schemes, based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, in Rochford.

The package includes a salary of £27,758 per year, with a strong focus on safety, reliability and customer service. The role requires a driving licence and a commitment to high cleaning standards and health & safety compliance.

Qualifications

• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services or willing to work towards.
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential.
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads.
• Full UK driving licence is required for driving on company business.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties including mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting.
• Identify and report hazards or faults on site to maintain a safe environment.
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress of allocated work.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stock levels kept.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline prioritisation

Education

British Institute Certificate in cleaning services

Tools

Cleaning machinery

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.

£27,758 per year

40 hours per week- Monday to Friday

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to join our team based in Rochford. This role will sit within the Southeast estate Team, and will be one of 15 team members consisting of Cleaning Technicians, Ground Operatives and Compliance Caretaker. You will become part of a team of 7 cleaners providing a high standard of cleaning to communal areas within our general needs blocks and Independent living schemes.

The role of Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties will include mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting
• Identifying and reporting 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:

• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services or willing to work towards
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• 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

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.

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.