Estate Technician

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Leeds is seeking an Estate Technician to perform grounds maintenance, basic repairs, and cleaning duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, necessary certifications, and must hold a valid UK driving licence. This full-time position offers an annual salary of £25,459, increasing to £26,799 after 12 months, with a range of employee benefits to support well-being and diversity.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Basic repairs, grounds maintenance, caretaking, and general cleaning.
• Accurate daily work records and timely information provision.
• Responding to service delivery complaints and escalations.

Responsibilities

• Clear fly tipping and site cleaning tasks.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Carry out hazardous tasks safely as per guidelines.

Skills

British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS)

Literacy and numeracy (GCSE equivalent)

Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6

Experience in grounds maintenance and cleaning

Experience with hand tools and light machinery

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ 2 in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary provide 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.

Leeds

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our Estates Services division in Castleton Close, Leeds. This role mainly consists of lone working, however will occasionally be working in a team of two. Estate Technicians are responsible for clearing fly tipping, site cleaning, gutter clearing (using a sky vac) and other areas of Grounds Maintenance, to ensure all sites are kept clean and tidy and any works carried out are to a high standard and to site specification.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

• Undertaking basic repairs, grounds maintenance, caretaking and general cleaning
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice, ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations and escalating 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 carrying out all hazardous tasks, such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner

Skills and experiences:

• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar or willing to work towards
• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
• 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
• Some experience of working in a domestic/cleaning environment and some practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
• 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)

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.

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.