Title:  Estate Technician

Sanctuary provide 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.

Estate Technician

Leicester – covering Ashby De La Zouch

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our Estate Services team, based in Ashby De La Zouch. You will mainly be lone working and your duties will include grounds maintenance, communal block and office cleaning and bulk/fly tipping removal. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hardworking and has a keen eye for detail. This role will include a company van (not for personal use) and power tools and training will be provided as and when required.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

·       Carrying out grounds maintenance duties on a daily basis

·       General cleaning communal blocks and an on site office

·       Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels

·       Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a useable condition

·       Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services

·       Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work

Skills and experiences:

• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 
• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning
• and basic repairs duties  
• Recent experience in interpreting written instructions and maintaining simple written records
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
•  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

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. 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.

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 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

·       £25,459 per annum (rising to £26,799 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)    

Closing Date: 3 June 2025

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

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.