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.
Mobile Caretaker
Leeds based covering Yorkshire
£26,442- £27,833 per year
40 hours per week
07.30 to 16.00 Monday to Friday
We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Estates team based in Leeds, covering Yorkshire and the Northeast of England. The main responsibility of this role is to deliver caretaking duties across the region working as part of a double-up team. You will be expected to carry out duties such as high- and low-level dusting, cleaning, vacuuming as well as some caretaking tasks as required. These include tasks such as communal cleaning, collection of fly tipping, compliance testing of Fire Alarms, AOV, Emergency lighting, descaling, water testing when required covering for absences. You need to have an eye for detail and dedication to accuracy and completeness, being meticulous when completing work.
The role of Caretaker will include:
- Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning, removing bulk waste and compliance testing, this may also include communal areas such as stairs, doors and windows.
- Caretaking tasks to include litter picking and general upkeep, Bins stores, Dog bins, jetting
- Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
- Communicating effectively with management and updating paper and electronic records daily
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition
Skills and experiences:
- 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
- This role will involve driving on company business. 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 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
- £26,442 per annum (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 18 June 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
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.
