Title:  Cleaning 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.

Cleaning Technician

Devon

£23,836 per year 

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

We are looking for a Cleaning Technician to join our team in Plympton covering numerous sites across the area. This role will be part of the Estate Services team, you will be working within a team of 2 as well as some lone working. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas, such as general needs, housing, offices and schemes across Devon. A company van will be provided to travel to the different sites, along with the tools needed to provide an excellent cleaning service.

The role of Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties will include mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting   
• Identifying and reporting potential hazards or faults on site, to maintain a safe environment
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of allocated work
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a good, workable condition and stock levels are maintained
• Providing a professional, courteous and customer friendly approach to all working tasks

Skills and experiences:

• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services desirable
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is desirable
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

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.

• 24 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
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £23,836 per annum

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Closing Date: 27 February 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.

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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.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.