Caretaker

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

Ipswich

£25,400 - £26,737 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

We have an opportunity for a Mobile Caretaker to join our Property Services team based in Ipswich. As a Mobile Caretaker you will be responsible for carrying out an excellent caretaking service which will involve compliance testing inclusive of water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire alarms, AOV, smoke detectors and shower head descaling. This role will involve lone working and the ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering high quality services and high levels of customer service.

The role of Mobile Caretaker will include:

Carrying out compliance testing

Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services

Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed

Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks

Knowledge of cleaning and caretaking, and an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments

Practical experience of carrying out risk assessments

British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS) would be advantageous

Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

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 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

£25,400 (rising to £26,737 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 12 October 2025

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.

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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.