Estate Technician

Sanctuary Group; Ledston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full 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 and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Leeds is seeking an Estate Technician to maintain a portfolio of sites across the Yorkshire area. The role focuses on grounds maintenance, cleaning and general handyperson duties to keep sites safe, clean and well-presented.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on maintenance, cleaning or similar experience
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Safe working practices and time management

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks
• Deliver cleaning services across multiple sites
• Perform general maintenance and basic repairs
• Ensure safety and compliance with standards
• Monitor site conditions and report issues promptly
• Maintain accurate daily work records and customer updates
• Respond to service complaints and escalate when needed
• Keep tools, equipment and stock in good condition
• Follow risk assessments and safety guidelines
• Carry out hazardous tasks per supplier guidelines

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.

Estate Technician

Leeds

£26,503 - £27,898 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our team, supporting a portfolio of sites across the Yorksire area. In this varied and hands-on role, you will play a key part in delivering an effective and high-quality estate maintenance service. You will primarily focus on grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general handyperson duties, ensuring all sites remain safe, clean, and well-presented.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

• Carrying out routine grounds maintenance, including upkeep of outdoor spaces and landscaping tasks
• Delivering effective cleaning services across multiple sites
• Undertaking general maintenance and handyperson duties, including minor repairs
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
• Monitoring site conditions and report any issues promptly
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract specifications and elevate complaints as appropriate
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks and ensuring stock levels are maintained
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carrying out all hazardous tasks, such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements

Skills and experiences:

• Practical and hands-on with experience in maintenance, cleaning, or similar roles
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team, comfortable with lone working when required
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively
• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar or willing to work towards
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 or willing to work towards
• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning and basic repairs duties
• Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal / customer care skills
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• 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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,503 per annum (rising to £27,898 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date:3 September 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.