Estate Technician - Clearence/Grounds Maintenance

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 join its Estates Services team. This role involves performing maintenance tasks including grounds upkeep and basic repairs. Candidates must possess relevant certifications or have the willingness to work towards them, and a valid UK driving licence is required. The organization values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees. Offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this role is pivotal in ensuring high standards of property maintenance.

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

Employee Networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to work towards BICS and NVQ 2.
• Literacy and numeracy at grade C GCSE level required.
• Pesticide certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic repairs and grounds maintenance.
• Provide accurate updates and advice on progress.
• Respond to complaints and escalations as necessary.
• Ensure tools and equipment are well maintained.
• Carry out all hazardous tasks safely.

Skills

British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS)

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths

Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6

Experience in grounds maintenance

Practical experience in operating hand tools

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar

Job description

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB, LS12 2DS

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 31/12/2025

Requisition: 226738

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.

£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.

Role responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 and diversity

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.