Job Description

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.
Caretaker
Ipswich
25,400 - 26,737 per year
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Property Services team based in Ipswich. As a Caretaker you will be responsible for carrying out an excellent caretaking service which will involve compliance testing inclusive of water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire alarms, AOV, smoke detectors and shower head descaling. This role will involve lone working and the ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering high quality services and high levels of customer service.
The role of Mobile Caretaker will include:

• Provide an effective estate maintenance service by undertaking caretaking, cleaning, basic repair and grounds maintenance duties in accordance with local and legislative procedures to meet customer and organisational needs
• Carry out risk assessments to identify and report any potential maintenance issues to ensure a safe environment is maintained and to support planned maintenance programmes
• Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
• Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

• Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
• Knowledge of cleaning and caretaking, and an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Practical experience of carrying out risk assessments
• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS) would be advantageous
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• 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 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

• 25,400 (rising to 26,737 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please
(if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
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 -
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.

Skills Required