Labourer - Lochgilphead Depot presso Historic Environment Scotland

Starting salary: £25,770 pro rata, per year
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 1
Location: Lochgilphead Depot
Working Hours: Summer: Monday to Thursday 7.45 am to 5.15 pm, Friday  7.45 am to 12.45 pm.  Winter: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 3.30 pm, Friday off.
Interviews: To be held in person at Lochgilphead Depot, Commencing 22 September 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Labourer with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) that will be based in Lochgilphead, Argyll. This is a full time, permanent position. 

The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based in Lochgilphead is tasked with the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works at HES monuments in the Lochgilphead Depot area including Dunadd Fort, Lochranza Castle and Skipness Castle.

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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 labourer’s post include:

• Transporting MCU staff, plant, equipment and materials from depot to various Historic Environment Scotland sites.
• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning at the sites ensuring continued high standards of presentation of the Properties in Care.
• Carry out ad-hoc grass cutting duties and grounds maintenance to assist in the presentation of sites.
• Maintain personal responsibility for Health & Safety and that of members of the public and fellow employees.
• Keep the working site clean and tidy and ensure that access/egress to working areas are always maintained.
• Assist with setting up and transferring temporary structures e.g. Herras fencing 
• Weeding of low-level masonry, moss removal from low level wall heads.

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 in a considerate and courteous manner..

• Comfortable working at height.

• Experience of general labouring practices including basic plant equipment and power tools.

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

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

• Full UK Driving License

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 [email protected] or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 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.

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