Gardener

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Gardener to join our award winning Grounds team. The successful post-holder will be responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of areas of Eton College to an exceptionally high standard. You will contribute towards the delivery of garden plans and programmes of work under the direction of the Gardens Supervisor and Deputy Grounds Manager/Grounds Manager.,

• Day to day cultivation and maintenance of gardens and formal areas;
• Maintenance is to include but not exhaustive of the following; pruning, weeding, planting, mowing, fertilising, spraying;
• Plant and tree identification;
• Identify and control weeds, pests and diseases;
• Prepare ground for new and existing planting schemes;
• Carry out specific projects as directed;
• Driving work-related vehicles such as utility buggies and tractors;
• 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 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;
• Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity' as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but 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.
  
  Good general knowledge of horticulture;
• National/ Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 2 in Horticulture or BTEC First Diploma or equivalent;
• Relevant gardening experience (ideally two years);
• NPTC PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificate;
• A valid UK driving licence.
You may enjoy this role if:
• You are someone who takes pride in their work;
• You enjoy being part of a thriving, successful team;
• You have a good sense of initiative.
  
  Working Pattern
• 37.5 hours per week, working 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
• 52 weeks per year.
• 21 days contractual annual leave, plus additional discretionary leave over the Christmas shut-down period (normally 3 days);
• When a bank holiday falls within a school term period, this is considered to be a working day and a day off in lieu will be given., 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.