Estate Technician - Part Time

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Cumbernauld – covering Glasgow and surrounding areas

£12,729 - £13,399 per year

20 hours per week

We have an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our team of 16 based in Cumbernauld and covering surrounding areas working within Estates. For this role you would be involved in cleaning, litter picking, garden maintenance and clearances whilst keeping in mind health and safety and working to deadlines.

The position sits within Property Services who are responsible for delivering high quality and cost-effective property repairs, compliance and installation and estate services across the UK to mainly internal clients and additionally a small number of external clients.

• Undertake basic repairs, grounds maintenance, caretaking and general cleaning, in accordance with agreed scheme specification
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract specifications and escalated complaints as appropriate
• Use equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks and ensure stock levels are maintained

• British Institute certificate in Cleaning Services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar, or willing to work towards
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 or willing to work towards
• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning and basic repairs duties
• Some practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
• Basic communication skills for reading written instructions and updating records
• 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 (pro rata)
• 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

Role salary is £12,729 per annum (rising to £13,399 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance). The full time salary for this role based on 40 hours per week is £25,459 per annum (rising to £26,799 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).

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 – prope

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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.