Estate Technician

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

Job summary

An established not-for-profit organization is seeking an Estate Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves maintaining empty properties, ensuring cleanliness, and resolving customer issues. With a focus on outstanding service, the position offers a supportive work environment and a range of benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme. Ideal for individuals with a background in grounds maintenance and excellent interpersonal skills, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career.

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 supporting inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and caretaking is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and clearing void properties efficiently.
• Completing ad-hoc work orders like gutter cleaning.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Caretaking

General Cleaning

Basic Repairs

Health and Safety Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Care Skills

Ability to Work to Deadlines

Valid UK Manual Driving License

Job description

Estate Technician

Salisbury – Covering Salisbury, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and other sites across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our well-established Estate Services team, based in Salisbury. You will be part of a small team, primarily working alone, on the clearing and cleaning of empty properties on our sheltered and general needs services, as well as completing ad-hoc duties such as fly-tipping removal and gutter cleaning.

The role of Estate Technician includes:

• General cleaning and clearing of void properties
• Completing ad-hoc work orders, including gutter cleaning and fly-tipping removal from our schemes
• Maintaining daily work records and stock levels
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in good condition
• Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
• Providing accurate updates on the progress of assigned tasks

Skills and experience:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning, and basic repairs
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Experience in interpreting written instructions and maintaining simple records
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
• Valid UK manual driving license, as driving company vehicles is involved

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provides in-house repairs and maintenance for a broad property portfolio. As a not-for-profit organisation, we aim for outstanding customer service, transparency, and strong partnerships.

Our Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 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 supporting inclusion

Salary: £25,459 per annum, rising to £26,799 after 12 months, subject to performance.

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Closing Date: 6 May 2025

Questions or need adjustments? Contact our talent team at [e-mail].

We may close or extend the application window based on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

Learn more about working with us on our LinkedIn company page.

Inclusion is a core value. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and making reasonable adjustments during the application process in line with our Disability Confident status.