Labourer - Stirling Depot

Description

Starting salary : 25770 pro rata per year

Contract type : Permanent

Level : 1

Location : Stirling Castle Depot

Working Hours : Summer - Monday to Thursday 07.30am to 04.15pm Friday 2pm Winter - Monday to Thursday 08am to 04.15pm Friday off

Interviews : To be held in person at Argylls Lodgings on Week Commencing 28 July 2025

Thank you for your interest in the post of Labourer with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Stirling. This is apermanent position.

The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based at Stirling Castle is tasked with the responsibility for conservation maintenance and presentation works at Stirling Castle one of Historic Environment Scotlands flagship monuments. You will assist with conservation and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Stirling Depot area including Argylls Lodging Mars Wark and Stirling Old Bridge.

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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

• Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
• Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
• Support for further education and personal development
• Study leave for work related courses
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
• Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

The main duties of the labourers post include :

Key requirements of the role :

In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete a cover letter which addresses :

1. Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2. How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words) using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Essential Criteria :

Excellent teamworking skills.

Ability to follow written & spoken instructions.

Comfortable working at height.

Mixing of both lime and cement mortars and transportation to and from working area.

Operation of basic plant equipment & power tools.

Experience of general labouring practices.

Providing semi-skilled assistance to enable trades to carry out their duties.

Maintain individual responsibilities for health & safety awareness and the health and safety of members of the public and fellow employees.

Ability to carry out all operations in a considerate and courteous manner.

Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users fairly and without discrimination.

Full UK Driving Licence

Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description .

We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format please reach out to us via email at or call our Head Office at 0 and speak to a member of our People Team.

Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.

To submit your application online please read our How to Apply section followed by Apply Now button to begin your application.

Key Skills

Corporate Paralegal,Fire Protection,Heavy Equipment,Biomedical,Inventory Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1