Labourer
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,770 to £26,209 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Historic Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 137 |
Summary
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.
The Lochgilphead Depot Monument Conservation Unit will normally consist of 3 person team 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. You as part of the MCU will have responsibility for the on-going implementation of conservation, routine maintenance and presentation tasks of Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the Lochgilphead Depot Area.
The successful candidate will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Works Manager.
You may occasionally be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites out with the Lochgilphead area which may include overnight stays, these expenses will be covered by HES.
You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Manager. Although the depot is situated in Lochgilphead, official transport is provided to and from the various sites within the Lochgilphead Region. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to Lochgilphead Depot for start and finish times.
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.
The Lochgilphead Depot Monument Conservation Unit will normally consist of 3 person team 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. You as part of the MCU will have responsibility for the on-going implementation of conservation, routine maintenance and presentation tasks of Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the Lochgilphead Depot Area.
The successful candidate will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Works Manager.
You may occasionally be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites out with the Lochgilphead area which may include overnight stays, these expenses will be covered by HES.
You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Manager. Although the depot is situated in Lochgilphead, official transport is provided to and from the various sites within the Lochgilphead Region. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to Lochgilphead Depot for start and finish times.