Estate Technician

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

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization based in Manchester is seeking an Estate Technician to join their team. The role entails cleaning communal areas and ensuring safe environments across various sites. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning duties, strong interpersonal skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers competitive annual pay and benefits including 25 days leave and pension contributions. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to make a positive impact in their community.

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

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Essential experience in general cleaning duties.
• Some practical experience in cleaning machinery operation.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Experience working to tight deadlines and prioritising work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties including mopping and vacuuming.
• Identify and report hazards on site.
• Provide accurate updates on work progress.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Deliver a courteous and professional customer service.

Skills

Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties

Practical experience in operating cleaning machinery

Good interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

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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.

Manchester

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our well-established team based in Manchester, covering numerous sites across the region . This role will be part of the Estate Services team but will be working within a team of 2 as well as some lone working . In this role you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas, such as general needs, housing, and schemes across Manchester. A company van will be provided to travel to the different sites, along with the tools needed to provide an excellent cleaning service.

The role of Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties will include mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting
• 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
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• 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.