Apprentice - Surveying Technician

Title: Apprentice - Surveying Technician

Location: Adderbury, Oxfordshire, GB, OX17 3DZ

Banbury

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Requisition:

Closing Date: 26/08/2026

Closing Date: 26 August 2026

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.

Apprentice – Surveying Technician Level 3

Fixed term contract for 2 years practical and 3 months EPA

Starting salary year 1: £20,966.40

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you hands-on experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our Gloucester College training provider at Cheltenham College.

Over the course of the programme, you will work alongside and learn from experienced Surveyors within our Property Services team. You will receive high-quality training leading to a Level 3 Technical Qualification, nationally recognised. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you get the most out of your apprenticeship!

What will you do?

You will work within the Oxfordshire/Cherwell area region, gaining hands-on experience in surveying and technical services, while developing key skills in property inspection, project support, health and safety, and customer service to build a successful career in the industry.

What skills and abilities do I need to have?

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability – and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• A strong interest in construction, surveying, and property maintenance
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hold or be working towards a full valid UK driving licence

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s 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.

Ready to join us?

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
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools

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.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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