Grounds Maintenance Operative

University of East Anglia - Estates and Facilities Directorate - Cleaning and Grounds Team

Location:	Norwich
Salary:	£24,215 per annum (plus snow clearance allowance).
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 25th March 2026

Closes: 12th April 2026

Job Ref: GG725

Salary on appointment will be £24,215 per annum (plus snow clearance allowance).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the Estates Grounds Team.

In this role, you’ll undertake routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, litter picking, and mechanical street sweeping.

You’ll contribute to creating a safe, aesthetically pleasing environment for students, staff and visitors to the University. The role also involves supporting seasonal activities such as snow clearing and leaf clearance.

You will need a valid UK driving licence (with no more than 3 penalty points), an ability to work outdoors, interpersonal and communication skills and an interest in grounds maintenance work. You’ll also need to be able to participate in our snow and ice clearance rota.

If this sounds like you, and you meet all the essential criteria of the role outlined in the Candidate Brochure, we would love to hear from you!

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. 
Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Basic level from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 
Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 12 April 2026

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