At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our grounds keeping team to maintain beautiful campuses and engage in hands-on gardening work.
- Company: Community-focused FE College with a supportive and thriving Property Services team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, development, and job share available.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in grounds maintenance and a level 2 qualification or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 20391 - 20715 £ per year.
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 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 focuses 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.
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.
Grounds Maintenance Operative employer: College of West Anglia
The College of West Anglia is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about helping foundation learners thrive. With flexible working hours, generous leave allowances, and opportunities for professional development, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact in the community of Kings Lynn.
