Groundsperson

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Groundsperson who is looking for a new opportunity that provides plenty of variety and challenges which allow you to learn, develop and enhance your skillset within an educational environment.

The successful applicant will be able to work independently as well as within a team to which they will help contribute to the day to day maintenance and setting up of the many different sports surfaces we have across the College which are listed below:

38 winter sports pitches
12 grass cricket squares
24 artificial cricket pitches/nets
56 tennis courts
4 artificial hockey pitches
9-hole golf course

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties
Day to day maintenance of all types of sports surfaces and landscapes and assisting with the wider landscape when required;
The creation, marking out setting up of playing surfaces;
The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance, such as tractors, ride on mowers, hand mower, leaf blowers, rollers and all other machinery associated with Sport turf preparation;
Mowing, spiking, slitting, topdressing, fertilising, line marking, undertaking pitch repairs and all other maintenance of sports surfaces;
To adhere to current Health and Safety legislation and best practice in accordance with the Colleges Health and Safety Policy Statement;
To ensure own safety, and the safety of others who may be affected by your actions. Employees must follow instructions and co-operate at all times with their line manager to enable Eton College to meet its legal responsibilities. Employees must stop work if the nature of the situation involves risk of serious injury to any person and must report any hazardous situation or defective equipment to their line manager without delay;
To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post;
All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Working Pattern

You will be working 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
You will be working 52 weeks per year.
You will be entitled to 28 days holiday, 3 of these days must be reserved for the Christmas shut down.  If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day’s holiday in lieu.
Flexibility in hours will be required during peak times, particularly during the cricket season from April-June.

The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:  

General knowledge of Grounds maintenance;
Previous experience in a similar role;
NPTC Tractor Driving Certificate;
A minimum of Level 2 in Sport Turf Management or an equivalent;
PA1 and PA6 Hand Held Applicator Certificate;
PA2 Tractor Mounted Spraying Certificate is desirable;
Knowledge of football, rugby, hockey, tennis, and preparing cricket wickets would be ideal;
Cricket pitch maintenance would be an advantage.

You may enjoy this role if:

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