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.
- £27,898 per year
40 hours per week
8am
- 4.30pm
- Monday
- Friday
We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our Voids team in the North East area. For this role you will be responsible for clearing and final clearing for voids properties. This includes clearing, cutting grass, pruning and landscape works to void gardens and assisting the wider void team to enable properties are handed back to the lettable standard in a timely manner.
The ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate that they are able to adapt to the demands, challenges and changes of the role whilst showing confidence to work within a customer-based environment. Appropriate and additional training will be given to the successful candidate to ensure they are competent to carry out their role.
The role of Estate Technician will include:
- Assisting with general cleaning and clearing of communal areas within Voids properties
- Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
- Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a useable condition
- Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
- Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work
Skills and experiences:
Working knowledge and experience of caretaking and general cleaning
Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
A working knowledge of health and safety regulations
This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid manual 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 (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
- Wellbeing support and tools
- 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 October 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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Estate Technician
Company: Sanctuary Group Salary: £26503-27898 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Cramlington, NE23 1WF Job type: Permanent Posting date: 25 Sept 2026 Closing date: 2 Oct 2026
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
Cramlington
£26,503
- £27,898 per year
40 hours per week
8am
- 4.30pm
- Monday
- Friday
We are looking for an Estate Technician to join our Voids team in the North East area. For this role you will be responsible for clearing and final clearing for voids properties. This includes clearing, cutting grass, pruning and landscape works to void gardens and assisting the wider void team to enable properties are handed back to the lettable standard in a timely manner.
The ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate that they are able to adapt to the demands, challenges and changes of the role whilst showing confidence to work within a customer-based environment. Appropriate and additional training will be given to the successful candidate to ensure they are competent to carry out their role.
The role of Estate Technician will include:
- Undertaking grounds maintenance duties
- Assisting with general cleaning and clearing of communal areas within Voids properties
- Completing daily work records and maintaining stock levels
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
- Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in a useable condition
- Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
- Providing accurate information and updates on the progress of allocated work
Skills and experiences:
Working knowledge and experience of caretaking and general cleaning
Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
A working knowledge of health and safety regulations
This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid manual 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 (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
£26,503 per annum (rising to £27,898 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Closing Date: 2 October 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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Sanctuary Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to quality care, our Investors in People Gold accreditation reflects our supportive work culture, where every team member is valued and encouraged to thrive. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and ongoing training opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve across the West Midlands and South West England.
