The role of Estate Technicianwill include:
1. Undertaking basic repairs, grounds maintenance, caretaking and general cleaning
2. Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
3. Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations and escalate complaints as appropriate
4. Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks and ensure stock levels are maintained
5. Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
6. Carrying out all 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:
7. British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS), NVQ 2 in Horticulture or similar or willing to work towards
8. Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 or willing to work towards
9. Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths
10. Working knowledge and experience of undertaking grounds maintenance, caretaking, general cleaning and basic repairs duties
11. Some experience of working in a domestic/cleaning environment and practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
12. This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK manual driving licence
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:
13. 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
14. A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
15. Life Assurance
16. Employee Advice Service including counselling
17. Cycle to Work scheme
18. Voluntary health plans
19. Employee discounts
20. Wellbeing support and tools
21. Employee recognition scheme
22. Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
23. £26,733 per annum (rising to £28,140 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please
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