Compliance Caretaker

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.

Compliance Caretaker

Blackwall Reach, London

£29,912 - £31,486 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Compliance Caretaker to join our team, based in Blackwall Reach, London. As a Compliance Caretaker you will be testing the fire alarms, Emergency lighting tests, and water tests on all our schemes and sites across the London region. Work may include emptying properties, collecting fly tipping, grounds maintenance, hard/soft landscaping, voids clearances, fencing and any other related works. The role is lone working, and the candidate will need to be self-motivated and good with spread sheets and technology.

The role of Compliance Caretaker will include:

• Carry out risk assessments to identify and report any potential maintenance issues to ensure a safe environment is maintained and to support planned maintenance programmes
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and used in line with policies and procedures and relevant regulations, reporting faults, hazards and inappropriate practice promptly, to ensure a safe living and working environment
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed to meet organisational standards

Skills and experiences:

• Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
• Experience of using a PDA or similar device to record data
• Maintain accurate compliance logs and records
• Ensure documentation is up to date for audits or inspections
• 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
• Good communication and customer service skills
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full manual 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 (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
• £29,912 per annum (rising to £31,486 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please click here

(if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)

Closing Date: 12 July 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 -

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.