Cleaning Technician

We have an opportunity for 2 Cleaning Technicians to work in Ipswich and the surrounding areas, working alongside another cleaning operative delivering the cleaning service to multiple locations. The team reports into the Service Delivery Manager and consists of 15 operative, covering the delivery of grounds, caretaking and cleaning. Joining our Estate Services team, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across offices, general housing schemes, and blocks of flats within the region. Your daily duties will include cleaning communal areas such as stairways, lifts, toilets, and kitchens. We are looking for a reliable team player who can deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of our customers.

The role of the Cleaning Technician will include:

- General cleaning duties to include vacuuming and sweeping, wiping down and sanitising surfaces, dusting at low and high levels, cleaning internal glass, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens and other rooms and removal of rubbish and debris and on occasions bulk items

- Undertaking regular risk assessments to identify and report 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

Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workload

This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

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., 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 (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