Estate Technician

Sanctuary Property Services; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused property service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estate Technician. The role involves undertaking repairs, grounds maintenance, and general cleaning. Candidates should possess practical knowledge in related tasks, a valid UK driving licence, and good literacy and numeracy skills. An attractive benefits package includes 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and well-being support. Salary starts at £26,733, increasing to £28,140 after 12 months based on performance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition scheme

Employee Networks for inclusion support

Qualifications

• Working knowledge in grounds maintenance, caretaking, cleaning, and basic repairs.
• Experience in interpreting written instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and operate hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic repairs and maintenance.
• Respond to service delivery complaints.
• Maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Basic repairs

Cleaning

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE

UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Light machinery

Job description

Role of Estate Technician

• Undertake basic repairs, grounds maintenance, caretaking and general cleaning, in accordance with agreed scheme specification
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract specifications and escalated complaints as appropriate
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks and ensure stock levels are maintained
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed

Skills and experiences

• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning and basic repairs duties
• Recent experience in interpreting written instructions and maintaining simple written records
• Some practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
• 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 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
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,733 per annum (rising to £28,140 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please

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