Labourer - South Highland District
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,770 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Highland, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Historic Environment Scotland - Fort George |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 123 |
Summary
Starting salary: £25,770
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 1
Location: Fort George
Working Hours: Full Time – 1932 hours per year (annualised hours)
Interviews: w/c 29th September
Thank you for your interest in the post of Labourer with Historic Environment Scotland, based at Fort George District. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment.
As part of the Monument Conservation Unit you will have responsibility for the on-going implementation of conservation, routine maintenance and presentation tasks of Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the Area.
About us
We are the lead body for Scotland’s historic environment; a charity dedicated to the advancement of heritage, culture, education and environmental protection. We’re at the forefront of researching and understanding the historic environment and addressing the impact of climate change on its future. We investigate and record architectural and archaeological sites and landscapes across Scotland and care for more than 300 properties of national importance. We have a People Strategy, which is an overarching strategy to ensure we support and develop staff within the organisation.
For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description Labourer FG new JD.pdf for this post. Please note that if you don't have Office 365 installed on your device, this can be opened using your browser.
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
· Mixing of both lime and cement mortars and transportation to and from working area. (Training as required)
· Operation of plant equipment (training as required)
· Upkeep & maintenance of small plant and equipment
· Providing semi-skilled assistance to enable the tradespersons to carry out their duties along with basic masonry conservation after training.
· Throughout your employment with HES you will be required to attend training courses identified to assist the work, or to comply with health and safety legislation, Including First Aid (training as required, this may require overnight stays away from home).
· Keeping the working site clean and tidy
· Key grounds maintenance works and repairs, including turf repairs, weed control, landscape management etc. (training for {PA1 & PA6 pesticides} plus any other training as required)
· Car park and transport facilitation including snow clearance.
· Basic responsive repairs as requested by visitor operation via the Property Maintenance & Compliance Manager.
· This work would at times be carried out at height and in relatively confined spaces.
· All operations will be carried out in a considerate and courteous manner.
· Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.
· Transporting MCU staff, plant, equipment and materials from depot to various sites within the region. (training as required)
· Ad hoc responsive maintenance requirements as directed by the Property Maintenance & Compliance Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 1
Location: Fort George
Working Hours: Full Time – 1932 hours per year (annualised hours)
Interviews: w/c 29th September
Thank you for your interest in the post of Labourer with Historic Environment Scotland, based at Fort George District. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment.
As part of the Monument Conservation Unit you will have responsibility for the on-going implementation of conservation, routine maintenance and presentation tasks of Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the Area.
About us
We are the lead body for Scotland’s historic environment; a charity dedicated to the advancement of heritage, culture, education and environmental protection. We’re at the forefront of researching and understanding the historic environment and addressing the impact of climate change on its future. We investigate and record architectural and archaeological sites and landscapes across Scotland and care for more than 300 properties of national importance. We have a People Strategy, which is an overarching strategy to ensure we support and develop staff within the organisation.
For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description Labourer FG new JD.pdf for this post. Please note that if you don't have Office 365 installed on your device, this can be opened using your browser.
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
· Mixing of both lime and cement mortars and transportation to and from working area. (Training as required)
· Operation of plant equipment (training as required)
· Upkeep & maintenance of small plant and equipment
· Providing semi-skilled assistance to enable the tradespersons to carry out their duties along with basic masonry conservation after training.
· Throughout your employment with HES you will be required to attend training courses identified to assist the work, or to comply with health and safety legislation, Including First Aid (training as required, this may require overnight stays away from home).
· Keeping the working site clean and tidy
· Key grounds maintenance works and repairs, including turf repairs, weed control, landscape management etc. (training for {PA1 & PA6 pesticides} plus any other training as required)
· Car park and transport facilitation including snow clearance.
· Basic responsive repairs as requested by visitor operation via the Property Maintenance & Compliance Manager.
· This work would at times be carried out at height and in relatively confined spaces.
· All operations will be carried out in a considerate and courteous manner.
· Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.
· Transporting MCU staff, plant, equipment and materials from depot to various sites within the region. (training as required)
· Ad hoc responsive maintenance requirements as directed by the Property Maintenance & Compliance Manager