Estate Technician

Sanctuary Group; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribu-

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in West Bromwich is seeking an Estate Technician to join our voids team. The role involves clearing and cleaning void properties, disposing of bulk waste, and maintaining tools and equipment while complying with health and safety regulations.

You will work in a two-person drive team, handle daily records, and support preparing properties for new occupants. A full UK driving licence is required, and opportunities for skill development are available within the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in a domestic/cleaning environment.
• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Clearing and cleaning void properties.
• Removal of bulk waste.
• Grass cutting, litter picking and garden salvage.
• Carrying out compliance checks.
• Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a usable condition.
• Providing accurate information and updates on progress of allocated work.

Skills

Health and safety regulations

Domestic/cleaning experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 29/09/2026

Requisition: 229828

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.

West Bromwich – Covering the West Midlands

£26,503 - £27,898 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 16:00pm

We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our voids team, based in West Bromwich. The role will involve working in a team of two sharing the driving and the workload. This role involves clearing and cleaning void properties after tenants move out, including the removal and disposal of any items left behind. Using our waste removal app, you will ensure waste is disposed of correctly at designated disposal sites, helping prepare properties for their next occupants.

Development opportunities are available within the team for you to develop your skills and career.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

• Clearing and cleaning void properties
• Removal of bulk waste
• Grass cutting, litter picking and garden salvage
• Carrying out compliance checks
• Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a useable condition
• Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work

Skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Previous experience in a domestic / cleaning environment
• 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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
• 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)

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.