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Caretaker - Voids Clearance and Cleaning

2 days ago

Manchester

Sanctuaryprovide 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. Caretaker - Voids Clearance and Cleaning Manchester - covering Manchester and Northwest £25,400 - £26,737 per year 40 hours per week We have an opportunity for a Caretaker - Voids Clearance and Cleaning to join our Voids team within Property Services in Manchester. This role involves removing customers' belongings from void properties and carrying out a final clean once work has been completed by the voids team. This is a varied role and includes also tasks that involve lifting and moving heavy items, removing fly tipping, needle sweep, pest treatment, cleans, cutting shrubs, weed control treatment and assisting trade operatives on sites as and when required. A company van will be provided for business use only along with training. The role of Caretaker - Voids Clearance and Cleaning will include: • Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning, removing bulk waste and ground maintenance to void properties, this may also include communal areas such as stairs, doors and windows, • Carry out property clearances, removal of fly-tipping, needle sweeps, pest treatments, and final cleans, • Perform grounds maintenance tasks including litter picking, shrub cutting, weed control treatments, and general upkeep, • Communicate effectively with management and update paper and electronic records daily, • Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition, • Work to strict deadlines and keep managers updated on progress, • Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks, • Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery, • Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads, • Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, • Excellent communication and customer service skills 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, • Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 7 December2025 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 - 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 - 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.