ETON COLLEGE. Plumber APPOINTMENT DATE: December 2012, subject to references, CRB and medical all of which are satisfactory to the College.

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1 ETON COLLEGE General Background Eton College was founded by Henry VI in 1440 for 70 King s Scholars. The central purpose of the College still remains education and is run as a secondary school of the highest possible standard for approximately 1,300 boys aged all of whom board at the School. Eton s academic results are good by any standard, often near the top of the examination league tables. A very wide range of sports, activities and societies is offered and the demand for places at the School is strong. There are 160 Masters (teachers) and over 600 other staff including Dames (Matrons), visiting Music Teachers, domestic staff in the 25 Boarding Houses and in the central dining hall, technicians, grounds men, pool attendants, administrative staff, security, laundry, cleaners and a large buildings department. The School and its immediate grounds and playing fields extend over 400 acres from the north end of Eton High Street to the M4 by Slough. There are some 400 school buildings including staff accommodation and a 2,000 metre rowing lake at Dorney, designated as the London 2012 venue for rowing and flat-water canoeing. Plumber APPOINTMENT DATE: December 2012, subject to references, CRB and medical all of which are satisfactory to the College. SALARY: Salary range 23,000 to 25,000 per annum. Salaries are paid monthly via BACS.. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minutes meal break. HOLIDAY: Paid holiday entitlement is 21 days per year plus bank holidays which are also paid. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are asked to complete all relevant application forms available directly from the Eton College website through link below:

2 Completed forms should be returned to Margaret Flower, Personnel Department, Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6DJ. Application forms received after the closing date will not be considered. The closing date for this position is 15 November Applicants who are invited to attend an interview at the College must note that references will be taken before they attend their interview. Applicants are required to read the Invitation to Interview notes before attending as it contains information regarding the documents that they will need to bring with them. An offer of employment with the College will be subject to two satisfactory references, a satisfactory medical report and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. In addition, the College is required to contact all employers where the applicant has worked with children. Benefits Many of the School s extensive recreational and sporting facilities are available to employees and their families (swimming, golf, tennis, theatre, library). Eligibility to join the College pension scheme requires the satisfactory completion of 12 months service. Eton College makes a contribution of 11% of your annual contributory salary and you are required to pay 4.9%, although you can opt to pay a higher percentage if you wish. There is a (non-contributory) life assurance scheme which all staff join on starting their employment. The College also provides a Stakeholder Pension Scheme through Standard Life which staff may join at any time whilst employed at the College. The College provides a Childcare Voucher Scheme through Edenred. We have available an Employee Support Programme which is for all staff and their immediate family. This is a confidential telephone helpline provided by Corporate Support Limited who can advise on a range of issues. It is the post- holder s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to, and ensure compliance with, the school s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the Deputy Head (Lower Master) or to the Head Master. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 all employees are required to take reasonable precautions to safeguard the health and safety of themselves, contractors, boys and visitors who may be affected by their acts or omissions whilst at work.

3 Employees are required to acquaint themselves with the College s health and safety policy and associated procedures relevant to their area of work or activity. All accidents, incidents or potential hazards must be promptly reported to the head of department and the College Health and Safety Officers. Employees must undertake the appropriate health and safety training as required by the department. These particulars do not form any part of an offer of employment. Terms and conditions, which will incorporate the Staff Handbook, will be documented in due course.

4 JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE : Plumber DEPARTMENT : Buildings Department REPORTING TO : Foreman Engineer MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To carry out day-to-day plumbing works in the College s 430 buildings which are both of a historic and modern construction To deliver day-to-day maintenance and minor works efficiently and economically. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES : Carry out plumbing repair work in the College properties to a required standard of quality. Test the installations of existing services and repair same. Plumbing installation work. To be responsible for the obligations placed on an employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with respect to building operatives. Measure up for materials required from internal stores. Assisting other trades within the post holder s competence and experience. Carry out such duties as required by management. Completion of timesheets and similar records. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : The holder of the post will have relevant trade background and experience and a general knowledge of other trades. The holder of the post will have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a relevant gas qualification. Hold a Gas Safe Register Licence. The holder of the post should have at least three years experience of maintenance work and jobbing repairs. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS : Must hold a valid driving licence, this is essential. All College employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom there is contact and must adhere and ensure compliance with the College s child protection statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of children in the College, this must be reported to the Lower Master and Head Master.

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