As a Boat Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance and transportation of the boats and equipment of the Eton College Boat Club (ECBC) fleet, under the direction of the Senior Boat Technician. You will also be expected to assist with the maintenance, cleaning, and safe administration of ECBC boathouses and support the smooth running of events both at Eton and elsewhere at busier periods throughout the year.

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.

Boat/Fleet responsibilities:

• Carry out routine maintenance and refurbishment of ECBC rowing, safety and coaching equipment, after initial “triage” by the Senior Boat Technician.
• Road or river transport of boats or personnel as instructed by the Senior Boat Technician or the Head of Rowing, where such transport relates to boats, coaches or boys of the external racing fleet.

General responsibilities:

• Accompany the ECBC on away fixtures as directed by the Senior Boat Technician or the Head of Rowing. Typically, this would involve:
  • five sculling and small boat Head Races or Great Britain assessment weekends in the Michaelmas term;
  • six Head races or Great Britain assessment weekends in the Lent term;
  • most weekends during the Summer term, including Friday and Saturday of the National Schools’ Regatta and, at the discretion of the Senior Boatman, parts of GB Junior Final Trials and British Rowing Junior Championships.
• Rig boats as requested by Senior Boat Technician or coaches of external racing crews.
• Assist at ECBC bumping races and ECBC internal events.
• Assist with transport of ECBC equipment to and from training camps abroad.

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Develop 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, complying with all safeguarding procedures 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.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should:

• Have an extensive and demonstrable knowledge of rowing;
• Have a strong understanding of issues of safety on the water and an ability to instil the importance of this in young people;
• Have the ability to build good individual relationships;
• Show a passion and enjoyment in working with young people;
• Be reliable and punctual;
• Possess a minibus and trailer driving licence and/or an RYA Level Two Powerboating certificate (these qualifications are desirable rather than essential);
• Have a passion for boat building, repairs maintenance and general carpentry. Previous experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Working Pattern

• This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (inclusive of holiday) onsite at Dorney Lake.
• Due to the nature of the post, it might be that this pattern is exceeded during term time (including working during some early mornings, late evenings and weekends), however time off in lieu during the school holidays will be given. Exact working pattern would be by agreement with your line manager.
• The post holder is entitled to 21 days of annual leave each leave year (September to August), plus 8 bank holidays. 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.