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
Glasgow - covering Glasgow and Cumbernauld
£22,971 - £24,180 per year
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 08:00am – 16:30pm
We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our Estate Services team, based in Glasgow/Cumbernauld areas. As an Estate Technician you will be responsible for property clearances, bulk/fly tipping removal, grounds maintenance and litter picking. The ideal candidate will be hardworking with a keen eye for detail. All works should be completed to a high standard and in line with Health and Safety requirements. A full training plan will be provided as well as a company van and power tools.
The successful candidate will cover a variety of locations across Glasgow and Cumbernauld. The role of Estate Technician will involve frequent lone working and working as part of a larger team on bigger projects. They will be responsible for the tools and equipment used daily, which includes a work mobile phone.
The role of Estate Technician will include:
- Undertaking general caretaking duties which include cleaning communal areas such as stairs, doors and windows, removing bulk waste, litter picking, graffiti removal and the reporting of basic onsite repairs
- Clearing and cleaning void properties
- Gutter cleaning
- Bin store cleaning
- Compliance testing
- Grounds maintenance tasks to include lawn mowing, hedge trimming and general upkeep
- Working with customers to identify faults, resolving issues, and improving 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
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Good communication 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
- £22,971 per annum (rising to £24,180 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 13 March 2024
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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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.
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Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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