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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Dundee is seeking an Estate Technician to join the team. You will clean and prepare void properties and carry out garden maintenance as part of a responsive service to residents.

Role requires knowledge of health and safety, previous cleaning experience, and a UK driving licence. Training toward relevant qualifications may be provided. Office hours are 8am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Health and safety regulations knowledge.
• Experience in domestic/cleaning environments.
• Evidence or willingness to obtain BICS or NVQ2 in horticulture.
• Full UK driving licence required for company driving.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and clearing void properties.
• Grounds maintenance including grass/hedge maintenance.
• Responding to complaints and service breakdowns.
• Providing progress updates and keeping daily records.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained and ready.

Skills

Health & safety

Cleaning experience

Grounds maintenance

Driving licence

Education

BICS (Cleaning)

NVQ 2 in Horticulture

Job description

Estate Technician

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Ardler, Dundee

- £27,898 per year

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

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our team, based in Dundee. As an Estate Technician you will carry out the clearing and cleaning of void properties, including cleaning kitchens/bathrooms/grounds maintenance such as grass cutting, hedge cutting and weed removal. You will also be required to carry out mandatory compliance tests including Water Temperatures/Fire Alarm and Emergency lights. The role is predominantly working in a team but may include lone working, and the candidate will need to be self-motivated and good with technology.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

• Cleaning and clearing void properties
• Carrying out ground maintenance
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and ensuring daily work records are completed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a usable condition
• Working in other geographical areas of the team’s responsibility

Skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Previous experience of working in a domestic/cleaning environment
• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar or willing to work towards
• 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.

Our Benefits

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)

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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