Estate Technician

One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Estate Technician

Location: Rumsey House, Rochford. Salary: £26,733 – £28,140 per year. Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday.

We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our Estate Services team, based at Rumsey House, Rochford. The role will involve both team and lone working. You will carry out clearing and deep cleaning of void properties (including cleaning kitchens/bathrooms) and maintenance of the grounds. You will also assist with grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing/cleaning bin stores and removing fly tipping, and general cleaning of buildings. A van and tools will be provided. Development opportunities are available within the team to develop your skills and career.

• Clearing and cleaning void properties
• Cleaning blocks of flats
• Removing bulk waste
• Grass cutting and litter picking
• Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a usable condition
• Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work

• Some practical experience in compliance testing
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Excellent time management skills
• Previous experience in a domestic/cleaning environment
• This role will involve driving on company business. A full valid UK driving licence is required to drive a company vehicle

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.

• 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

Salary progression: £26,733 per annum (rising to £28,140 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).

Closing Date: 11 September 2025.

If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role or adjustments, our talent team can help:

We reserve the right to close or extend the closing dates depending on application numbers; early applications are encouraged.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments throughout the application process in line with Sanctuary's Disability Confident employer status.