Cleaning Technician - Part Time

Sanctuary; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee advice service

Cycle to work

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition

Staff networks

Job summary

Sanctuary is looking for a part-time Cleaning Technician to join the Property Services team. The role covers cleaning of communal areas in blocks of flats across Telford and Newport and an office in Ketley, with travel between sites.

You will perform general cleaning such as vacuuming, sanitising surfaces and reporting hazards, while maintaining equipment and providing friendly, professional customer service. The role is paid at £12.71 per hour for 24.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential.
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services.
• Experience operating cleaning machinery.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• Travel between sites requires a full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming, dusting, bathroom cleaning and sweeping communal areas.
• Identify and report hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Provide accurate progress updates on allocated work.
• Maintain tools and equipment and stock levels.
• Provide a professional, courteous and customer-friendly approach.

Skills

General cleaning duties

Cleaning machinery operation

Health and safety knowledge

Interpersonal and customer service

Deadline and workload prioritisation

Full driving license

Education

British Institute Certificate in cleaning services

Job description

Cleaning Technician – Part Time

Telford and Newport area

£12.71 per hour

24.5 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to join our Property Services team, based in Ketley. You will be working in communal areas in blocks of flats in Telford and Newport as well as an office in Ketley carrying out general cleaning duties. In this role you will be responsible for basic cleaning including but not limited to vacuuming, sanitising surfaces and cleaning communal areas within Telford and Newport area, therefore travel is required between sites.

The role of Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties will include vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of bathroom and sweeping walkway ensuring leaves and debris are removed
• 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:

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services
• 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
• Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

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
• £16,192 per annum

The full time equivalent salary for this role is £26,436 per annum based on 40 hours per week

Closing Date:3 September 2026

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