Labourer
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,801 to £27,258 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Historic Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Vacancy 315 |
Summary
The St Andrews Monument Conservation Unit consist of a 7 person team all of which carry out conservation and maintenance work on sites in a variety of locations. The team is headed by a Property Maintenance & Compliance Manager who has direct line management responsibilities for the whole team. The Labourer 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 St Andrews area.
The successful candidate will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Works Manager. Although the depot is situated in St Andrews 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.
The post holder will also be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites sometimes outwith Depot Areas which may include overnight stays.
The post involves general maintenance and gardening duties within the monuments including -
• Grass cutting, garden and hedge maintenance and strimming at various sites, mainly St Andrews Cathedral during summer hours
• Fencing repairs
• Minor drainage works
• Tree works
• Dry stone wall repairs
• Operation of plant equipment, including its upkeep
• Providing semi-skilled assistance to enable the stonemasons to carry out their duties, including mixing lime and cement mortars
• Maintain individual responsibilities for Health & Safety awareness and the health and safety of members of the public and fellow employees
• Keeping the working site clean and tidy
• Transporting MCU staff, plant, equipment and materials from depot to various sites within Depot areas.
The successful candidate will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Works Manager. Although the depot is situated in St Andrews 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.
The post holder will also be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites sometimes outwith Depot Areas which may include overnight stays.
The post involves general maintenance and gardening duties within the monuments including -
• Grass cutting, garden and hedge maintenance and strimming at various sites, mainly St Andrews Cathedral during summer hours
• Fencing repairs
• Minor drainage works
• Tree works
• Dry stone wall repairs
• Operation of plant equipment, including its upkeep
• Providing semi-skilled assistance to enable the stonemasons to carry out their duties, including mixing lime and cement mortars
• Maintain individual responsibilities for Health & Safety awareness and the health and safety of members of the public and fellow employees
• Keeping the working site clean and tidy
• Transporting MCU staff, plant, equipment and materials from depot to various sites within Depot areas.