Grounds Maintenance Operative in Wisbech

Are you an experienced groundskeeper looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for a role where you can achieve a real work/life balance? Then this could be the role for you.

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

HOURS: 37 PER WEEK (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

SALARY: £24,863 - £25,072 PER ANNUM

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.

We offer an excellent package including:

• A generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff, plus five College closure days, plus 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

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.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk. For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Adam Thompsett on Adam.Thompsett@cwa.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of all applications: Midnight, Wednesday 14 January 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 26 January 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.

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. No agencies please.