Labourer / Grounds Maintenance Operative

Thank you for your interest in the post of Labourer/GM operative with Historic Environment Scotland. We have two posts available, one based in Doune, Perthshire and the other in St Andrews, Fife - please state your preference on the application form. These are full time, permanent and pensionable appointments.

The St Andrews and Doune Monument Conservation Units (MCU), consist of 4 person teams all of which carry out conservation and maintenance work on sites in a variety of locations. The team is headed by a Works Manager who has direct line management responsibilities for the whole team. The Labourer/GM operative as part of the MCU will have responsibility for the ongoing implementation of conservation, routine maintenance and presentation tasks of Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the St Andrews and Doune Depot Areas. Grounds maintenance duties will mostly take place during the summer months with the winter consisting of more general labourer duties.

You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Works Manager. Although the depots are situated in St Andrews Cathedral and Doune Castle, official transport is provided to and from the various sites within the district, and beyond. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to the MCU Depot.

You will also be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites sometimes out with Depot areas which may include overnight stays.