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 Salisbury – Covering Salisbury, Bournemouth, Portsmouth £23,890 - £25,147 per year 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our well-established Estate Services based in Salisbury. You will be part of a small team, primarily lone working on the clearing and then cleaning of empty properties on our sheltered and general needs services as well as providing compliance checks and completing ad-hoc duties such as removal of fly-tipping and gutter cleaning. The role of Estate Technician will include: Assisting with general cleaning and clearing of void properties Conducting compliance checks (fire alarms, emergency lights, legionella testing) Completing ad-hoc work orders which may include cleaning of gutters and removal of fly tipping from our schemes 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: Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning and basic repairs duties Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads Recent experience in interpreting written instructions and maintaining simple written records Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK manual 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: 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 £23,890 per annum (rising to £25,147 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) For more information please click here View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 19 December 2024 Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.recsanctuary.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. For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin 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.