Landscaper

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: 52 weeks, Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Undertake all landscape maintenance such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, meadow cutting, tree maintenance, fencing, shed building, Pinks and any other work directed by the Landscape Supervisor or Deputy Grounds Manager. All works are to be carried out to an exceptionally high standard and in an efficient and effective way in line with departmental plans and programmes. 

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.

Main Duties

• Maintenance and repairs of allocated tasks (Pinks);
• Maintaining and replacing College fences;
• Shed removal and installation;
• Soft and hard landscaping; 
• Trees and hedge maintenance; 
• Grass cutting including meadows;
• Carry out specific projects as directed;  
• The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in horticultural maintenance;
• To adhere to current health and safety legislation and best practice in accordance with the college health and safety policy statement; 
• To ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your own 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 and 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;
• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including by 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.

The Ideal Candidate

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

• A Level 2 certificate in Horticulture and/or relevant experience to do the job competently;
• Chainsaw certificates in the following cs 30.1, 30.2, 31, cs 32, cs 47 cs48; 
• General knowledge of Horticulture;
• General knowledge and experience in fencing;
• The ability to use your own initiative to identify and fix problems;
• NPTC tractor driving certificate would be desirable; 
• NPTC PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates would be desirable.   

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 (where applicable), free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discount at local retailers and businesses.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

To apply, please visit our website: https://jobsearch.etoncollege.com/jobs/job/Landscaper/562

Closing date for applications: 25 July 2022

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and, where applicable, a Barred List, Prohibition and EEA checks.