Estate Technician
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26503-27898 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2026 |
| Location: | Cumbria, LA1 5JP |
| Company: | Sanctuary Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 227851-44188324 |
Summary
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.
Estate Technician
Covering Cumbria
£26,503
- £27,898 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our team, supporting a portfolio of sites across the Cumbria area. In this varied and hands-on role, you will play a key part in delivering an effective and high-quality estate maintenance service. You will primarily focus on grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general handyperson duties, ensuring all sites remain safe, clean, and well-presented.
The role of Estate Technician will include:
Carrying out routine grounds maintenance, including upkeep of outdoor spaces and landscaping tasks
Delivering effective cleaning services across multiple sites
Undertaking general maintenance and handyperson duties, including minor repairs
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
Monitoring site conditions and report any issues promptly
Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract specifications and escalate complaints as appropriate
Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks and ensuring stock levels are maintained
Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
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:
Practical and hands-on with experience in maintenance, cleaning, or similar roles
Able to work both independently and as part of a team, comfortable with lone working when required
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively
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
Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal / customer care skills
Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK 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:
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
Employee discounts
Wellbeing support and tools
Employee recognition scheme
Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
£26,503 per annum (rising to £27,898 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Closing Date: 2 June 2026
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
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.
Estate Technician
Covering Cumbria
£26,503
- £27,898 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Estate Technician to join our team, supporting a portfolio of sites across the Cumbria area. In this varied and hands-on role, you will play a key part in delivering an effective and high-quality estate maintenance service. You will primarily focus on grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general handyperson duties, ensuring all sites remain safe, clean, and well-presented.
The role of Estate Technician will include:
Carrying out routine grounds maintenance, including upkeep of outdoor spaces and landscaping tasks
Delivering effective cleaning services across multiple sites
Undertaking general maintenance and handyperson duties, including minor repairs
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
Monitoring site conditions and report any issues promptly
Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensuring accurate daily work records are completed
Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract specifications and escalate complaints as appropriate
Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks and ensuring stock levels are maintained
Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and method statements and the manufacturer’s guidance
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:
Practical and hands-on with experience in maintenance, cleaning, or similar roles
Able to work both independently and as part of a team, comfortable with lone working when required
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage your time effectively
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
Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal / customer care skills
Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK 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:
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
Employee discounts
Wellbeing support and tools
Employee recognition scheme
Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
£26,503 per annum (rising to £27,898 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Closing Date: 2 June 2026
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
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.