Grounds Maintenance Operative

College of West Anglia; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; Presencial; GBP 20 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

30 days annual leave

Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Fee waivers on some courses

LGPS pension scheme

Discounts with local businesses

Job share opportunities

Resumo da oferta

College of West Anglia is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to support our King's Lynn campus and occasional visits to Wisbech or Cambridge campuses. The role is physically demanding, focusing on gardening and groundwork, with travel between sites and driving fleet vehicles a requirement.

We offer a generous benefits package, including annual leave, pension, and training opportunities, with a supportive team environment at our East of England FE College.

Qualificações

• Experience in a similar grounds maintenance role.
• Level 2 qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in keeping College sites in excellent condition across campuses.
• Work on soil cultivation and minor landscaping as part of routine grounds maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Grounds maintenance experience

Driving license

Formação académica

Level 2 qualification in a related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

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

HOURS: 30 PER WEEK (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

SALARY: £20,391 - £20,715 PER ANNUM (FTE £25,149 £25,549)

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

• generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff
• five College closure days
• Bank 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
• access to a cycle to work scheme
• Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates

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.

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.

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.

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.