Estate Technician

Sanctuary Group; Albion; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Albion is seeking an Estate Technician. This role involves cleaning void properties, garden maintenance, and compliance checks. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers 25 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and other well-being benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clearing and cleaning of void properties.
• Remove bulk waste effectively.
• Perform compliance checks as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in usable condition.

Skills

Working knowledge of health and safety regulations

Previous experience in a domestic / cleaning environment

Tools

Company vehicle

Job description

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Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 26/11/2025

Requisition: 225984

Sanctuaryprovide 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 in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

West Bromwich – Covering the West Midlands

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our team, based in West Bromwich. This role will involve both working in a team and lone working. Duties will include carrying out clearing and deep cleaning of void properties including cleaning kitchens / bathrooms and the maintenance of the grounds/gardens. A van and tools will be provided to assist in this role. Development opportunities are available within the team for you to develop your skills and career.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

• Clearing and cleaning void properties
• Removal of bulk waste
• Grass cutting, litter picking and garden salvage
• Carrying out compliance checks
• Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a useable condition
• Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work

Skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Previous experience in a domestic / cleaning environment
• 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 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
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £25,459 per annum (rising to £26,799 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Contact

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]

Recruitment Note

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion and Equality

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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.