Estates Operative / Technician
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Title: Estates Operative / Technician
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, GB, AB24 2PL
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.
Estates Operative / Technician
Aberdeen - covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
We are looking for an Estate Operative known within the company as an Estate Technician to join our Estate Services team in Aberdeen. The role is responsible for basic ground maintenance including grass cutting, hedge pruning, pesticide spraying. The role will also assist with communal cleaning, compliance testing and ad-hoc duties at different sites, which will include inspections, removal of bulk items, litter picking, and removal of graffiti.
Working as part of a team and lone working when required you will cover several sites across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. 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 Estates Operative / Technician will include:
Undertaking grounds maintenance duties
Assisting with general cleaning and clearing of communal areas within 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
- 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, caretaking, general cleaning, and reporting of repairs
- 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)
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- Closing Date: 22 September 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 illegal working.
- Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited, a charity registered in Scotland No. SC024549, is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
- Job Segment: Customer Service
About Sanctuary Group
A leading UK-based not-for-profit housing and care provider.
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