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Cleaning Technician
Company
Sanctuary Group
Location
Sheffield
Posted
15 days ago
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Job Description
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.
Cleaning Technician
Sheffield
£26,436 per year
40 hours per week
We are looking for a Cleaning Technician to join our Estate Services team in Sheffield, covering surrounding areas. This role will be part of the Estate Services team which includes a number of operatives but will be lone working and some working as part of a team. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas, such as general needs, housing, offices and schemes across Yorkshire/Derbyshire. All equipment and tools will be provided to ensure we deliver an excellent cleaning service.
The role of Cleaning Technician will include:
• General cleaning duties will include mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting
• Identifying and reporting 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:
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services or willing to work towards
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
• 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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,436 per annum
For more information please click here
View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
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 – [email protected]
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
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.
Cleaning Technician
Sheffield
£26,436 per year
40 hours per week
We are looking for a Cleaning Technician to join our Estate Services team in Sheffield, covering surrounding areas. This role will be part of the Estate Services team which includes a number of operatives but will be lone working and some working as part of a team. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas, such as general needs, housing, offices and schemes across Yorkshire/Derbyshire. All equipment and tools will be provided to ensure we deliver an excellent cleaning service.
The role of Cleaning Technician will include:
• General cleaning duties will include mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting
• Identifying and reporting 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:
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services or willing to work towards
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
• 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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,436 per annum
For more information please click here
View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
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 – [email protected]
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
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.
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