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.
Estate Technician - Cleaner
Sheffield
25,459 - 26,799 per year
40 hours per week
We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our well-established team based in Sheffield, covering numerous sites across the Yorkshire region. This role will be part of the Estate Services team but 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, and schemes across Rotherham, Sheffield. 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 Estate Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties will include mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting
• An eye for detail
• 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:

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• 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 UK driving licence is essential

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

• 25,459 per annum (rising to 26,799 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: 23 July 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 -
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.