Title:  Estate Technician

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.

Estate Technician

Ardler, Dundee

£26,503 - £27,898 per year

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

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
• Excellent time management skills
• 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  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• 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)

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Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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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 – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -  http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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.