Mobile 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

Sheffield

£25,400 - £26,737 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:00pm

We have an opportunity for a Mobile Caretaker to join our team based in Sheffield. As a Mobile Caretaker you will work as part of a small team within the Estates department. Estates cover various aspects of work from waste removal, damp and mould treatment, grounds maintenance and cleaning. You will be expected to support the team in completing all aspects of the above. Working as part of a two-person team you will often collaborate with other teams to carry out larger or more complex tasks.

The team of two will have two primary functions waste removal and Damp and Mould treatment. Waste removal could be from inside one of our properties, fly tipped waste or waste left following a vacancy of one of our properties. Damp and Mould treatment will be in line with Government legislation and as such will require initial investigation to determine its extent and cause as well as treatment and preventative action to limit recurrence. Training in all aspects of this will be given but the individual must be willing able to learn and then apply that knowledge independently and as part of a small team and generate reports to show their findings and the work that was carried out. These reports will be a mixture of hand written and electronic. A work provided smart phone will be used to issue work

The role of Mobile Caretaker will include:

Damp and mould treatment in properties; this includes identifying, treating and then redecorating the affected area

Waste removal from across all our sites, generally this will be fly tipped waste but may include emptying void properties

Gutter cleaning using an extendable vacuum system so all work is carried out from ground level

Working with other Estates teams where needed

Ensuring Health and Safety protocols are followed

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and used in line with policies and procedures

Using a smart phone to manage work and receive and record work tasks

Skills and experiences:

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

Knowledge of how to use grounds machinery confidently and competently

Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Practical experience of carrying out risk assessments

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

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Closing Date: 20 October 2025

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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.