Grounds Maintenance Operative

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

College closure days

Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Fee waivers on some courses

Contributory pension

Local business discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Job summary

COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to maintain and improve outdoor spaces across King’s Lynn and other campuses. The role involves hands-on gardening, soil cultivation, and light landscaping, with some travel to Wisbech/Cambridge campuses where expenses are covered.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar grounds maintenance role.
• Physically demanding work with outdoor conditions.
• Experience with soil cultivation and light landscaping is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Keep College sites in excellent condition and carry out grounds maintenance tasks.
• Assist with soil cultivation and minor landscaping as needed.
• Travel to Wisbech or Cambridge campuses when required; travel expenses payable.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Physically fit

Education

Level 2 qualification in related field

Tools

Full UK driving licence

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Grounds Maintenance Operative

Reference: OCT20263098

Expiry date: 12:00, Fri, 6th Nov 2026

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.

JOB TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

LOCATION: KING’S LYNN (WITH REGULAR WORK AT OUR OTHER CAMPUSES)

CWA are looking for a new member of their grounds keeping team to assist in keeping our sites in excellent condition. The hours will be mainly worked at our King’s Lynn campus, however there may be occasions where you need to visit our Wisbech or Cambridge campus, for which travel expenses are payable.

This is a physically demanding role involving all aspects of gardening and groundwork, from soil cultivation, through to minor landscaping work.

The successful postholder must be experienced in a similar role and hold at least a level 2 qualification in a related field, or equivalent experience, as well as holding a full UK driving license as you will be required to drive fleet vehicles due to the nature of the work being undertaken.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Property Services team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Adam Thompsett on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, Friday 6 November 2026.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 16 November 2026.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

Previous applicants need not apply.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.