Cleaning Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Sanctuary scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
Canterbury
£27,758 per year
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:30pm
Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming environments? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and making a positive impact in local communities?
We're looking for a Cleaning Technician to join our friendly Estate Services Team in Canterbury. You'll play an important role in helping our customers enjoy clean, comfortable communal spaces across our general needs housing, supported living and independent living schemes.
Working alongside a dedicated colleague, you'll help deliver a high-quality cleaning service that directly contributes to the wellbeing and satisfaction of our residents.
The role of Cleaning Technicianwill include:
- Cleaning communal areas including stairwells, lifts, kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
- Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
- Dusting and sanitising surfaces
- Cleaning internal glass and touchpoints
- Removing rubbish, debris and occasional bulky items
- Carrying out routine site checks and reporting any health and safety concerns
- Maintaining cleaning equipment and ensuring stock levels are replenished
- Providing a friendly, professional and customer-focused service to residents and visitors
- Keeping accurate records and updates on completed work
Skills and experiences:
- Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workload
- 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 (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
- £27,758 per annum
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Closing Date: 29 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 - [email protected]
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.