Cleaning Technician in Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, GB, OL7 0QA

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 18/02/2026

Salary: £10,158 / year

Requisition: 227281

Sanctuary provide in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values – working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first‑class customer service.

Based at Heritage Wharf, Ashton under Lyme – Covering Liverpool and the North West region

We are looking for a Cleaning Technician to join our Estate Services team in the North West region. Although the role will include working within a small team of 2 and lone working on occasions, you will be part of a much bigger team of around 50 Operatives. In this role you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas, such as general needs, housing, offices and schemes across Liverpool and the North West. A company van will be provided to travel to the different sites, along with the tools needed to provide an excellent cleaning service.

The role of Cleaning Technician will include:

• General cleaning duties including mopping, vacuuming, wet and dry dusting
• 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:

• British Institute Certificate in cleaning services
• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is essential
• 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 workloads

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. 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

The full time equivalent salary for this role is £25,396 per annum based on 40 hours per week.

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. 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.

Building Equality and Diversity: Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. 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.