Estate Technician — Grounds & Facilities Pro

Sanctuary Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Aberdeen is seeking an Estate Operative / Technician to join the Estate Services team. You will perform grass cutting, hedge pruning, pesticide spraying, and assist with cleaning, inspections and ad-hoc duties at multiple sites across Aberdeenshire.

The role requires adaptability to customer needs, driving to sites, and completing records. Training will be provided to ensure competency and safety in daily operations.

Qualifications

• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar or willing to work towards
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 or willing to work towards
• Working knowledge and experience of caretaking, general cleaning, and reporting of repairs
• Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
• A working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• This role will involve driving on company business; a full valid manual UK driving licence is required

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general cleaning and clearing of communal areas within properties
• Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a usable condition
• Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
• Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work

Skills

Cleaning qualification

Horticulture NVQ2

Pesticide PA1-PA6

Caretaking experience

Customer care skills

Health and safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

BICS or NVQ2 in Hort

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Sanctuary Group in Aberdeen is seeking an Estate Operative / Technician to join the Estate Services team. You will perform grass cutting, hedge pruning, pesticide spraying, and assist with cleaning, inspections and ad-hoc duties at multiple sites across Aberdeenshire.

The role requires adaptability to customer needs, driving to sites, and completing records. Training will be provided to ensure competency and safety in daily operations.