Estate Technician - Bulky Items Collection/Gardens Clearance

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation is seeking an Estate Technician based in West Bromwich to perform cleaning and maintenance of void properties. The successful candidate will undertake tasks such as clearing waste, maintaining gardens, and conducting compliance checks. Key qualifications include knowledge of health and safety regulations and a valid UK driving licence. This role offers development opportunities and a comprehensive employment package, including annual leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.

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

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a domestic / cleaning environment.
• Full valid UK driving licence required for driving on company business.

Responsibilities

• Clearing and cleaning void properties.
• Removal of bulk waste.
• Grass cutting and litter picking.
• Carrying out compliance checks.
• Completing daily work records.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a usable condition.

Job description

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands, GB, B70 9DF

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 15/12/2025

Requisition: 225984

Sanctuary provides 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.

West Bromwich – Covering the West Midlands

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our team, based in West Bromwich. This role will involve both working in a team and lone working. Duties will include carrying out clearing and deep cleaning of void properties including cleaning kitchens / bathrooms and the maintenance of the grounds/gardens. A van and tools will be provided to assist in this role. Development opportunities are available within the team for you to develop your skills and career.

The role of Estate Technician

• 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
• Driving – 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)

For any questions or to discuss a need for adjustments, our talent team will be happy to help – [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 background 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.