Cleaning Technician

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 – Part Time

Telford and Newport area

£12.71 per hour

24.5 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Technician to join our Property Services team, based in Ketley. You will be working in communal areas in blocks of flats in Telford and Newport as well as an office in Ketley carrying out general cleaning duties. In this role you will be responsible for basic cleaning including but not limited to vacuuming, sanitising surfaces and cleaning communal areas within Telford and Newport area, therefore travel is required between sites.

The role of Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties will include vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of bathroom and sweeping walkway ensuring leaves and debris are removed
• 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:

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services
• 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 work loads
• Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

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
• £16,192 per annum

The full time equivalent salary for this role is £26,436 per annum based on 40 hours per week

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Closing Date: 23 September 2026

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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 – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

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.