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: Banbury
Salary: £27,829 – £29,293 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our team, supporting a portfolio of sites across the area. In this varied and hands‑on role, you will play a key part in delivering an effective and high‑quality estate maintenance service. You will primarily focus on grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general handyperson duties, ensuring all sites remain safe, clean, and well‑presented.
Responsibilities
- Carry out routine grounds maintenance, including upkeep of outdoor spaces and landscaping tasks
- Deliver effective cleaning services across multiple sites
- Undertake general maintenance and handyperson duties, including minor repairs
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
- Monitor site conditions and report any issues promptly
- Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer, ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
- Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract specifications and escalating complaints as appropriate
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and maintain stock levels
- Use equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
- Carry out hazardous tasks, such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
Skills and experiences
- Practical and hands‑on experience in maintenance, cleaning, or similar roles
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, comfortable with lone working when required
- Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to manage time effectively
- British Institute Certificate in Cleaning Services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar, or willingness to work towards it
- Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 or willingness to work towards it
- Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning and basic repairs duties
- Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal / customer care skills
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive a company vehicle
Benefits
- 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
- Staff Networks, with shared interest in inclusion
Closing Date: 28 May 2026
If you have any questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our talent team will be happy to help you. You can reach them at propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk.
Visit our careers page at http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team for more details about working for us.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
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