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 - Voids Clearance and Cleaning

Ely – Covering Cambridgeshire

£25,459 - £26,799 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our Estate Services team, based in Ely and covering various sites in Cambridgeshire. This role will involve cleaning and clearing our void properties to enable us to Let them in a presentable manner to new residents. You will be cleaning inside the property and on occasions removing bulk from properties or flats. You will also be required to tidy the gardens of these properties to a manageable standard.

The role also requires you to be able to use grounds tools and travel from site to site. The role is covering East Cambs predominantly, but other areas may be required. A company van and tools will be provided.

The role of Estate Technician will include:

• Clearing and cleaning properties to a standard ready to let
• Clearing gardens to a manageable standard
• Ad hoc works orders such as bulk removal
• Completing grounds maintenance such as grass and hedge cutting
• Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a useable condition
• Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work

Skills and experiences:

• 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. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

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)

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Closing Date: 21 October 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 -  http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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.