Cleaning Technician

March 27, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Cleaning Technician

Company: Sanctuary Group

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.Mobile CleanerFlorian House, Ipswich – covering Ipswich, Essex and Norfolk£23,836 per year (pro rata)40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pmTemporary position for up to 11 monthsWe have an opportunity for a Mobile Cleaner to join our Estate Services team, based in Ipswich. You will be responsible for cleaning offices, general housing schemes and blocks of flats within the region. Daily duties include cleaning communal areas, including stairs, lifts, toilets, and kitchens. We are looking for a team player with the ability to provide a high quality service which meets the needs of the customers. Applications from candidates looking for part time hours will be considered for instance 4 days rather than 5 days or a job share for example.The role of Mobile Cleaner will include:

  • General cleaning duties to include vacuuming and sweeping, wiping down and sanitising surfaces, dusting at low and high levels, cleaning internal glass, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and other rooms and removal of rubbish and debris and on occasions bulk items
  • Undertaking regular risk assessments to identify and report 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
  • British Institute Certificate in cleaning services is desirable
  • Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery is desirable
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
  • Good interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workload
  • 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 usSanctuary 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 BenefitsAs 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 (pro rata)
  • 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
  • £23,836 per annum

For more information pleaseClosing Date: 4 April 2024We 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 on Twitter’Building Equality and DiversitySanctuary 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.

Expected salary: £23836 per year

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk


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