Cleaning Technician

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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.

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to join our team based in Chester. You will be working in the Estate Services team and cover various locations. Estate Services cover a wide range of duties which include cleaning of communal areas within schemes, offices and properties. Estate Services also carry out Grounds Maintenance works as well as Compliance Testing across Chester, Wirral, Merseyside, and occasionally parts of Manchester.

• General cleaning duties including 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 tasks
• Ensuring any tools and equipment that are used are maintained and in a good, workable condition also stock control to ensure levels are maintained
• Providing a professional, courteous and customer friendly approach to all working tasks
• Updating any paperwork required to be done during the working day

• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services or willing to work towards
• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general cleaning duties
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines
• Some practical experience in operating cleaning machinery
• Ability to use and update computerised systems for work scheduling (company issued phone / PDA)
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

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.

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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

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.