Labourer Holyrood Palace

DescriptionStarting salary:25770Contract type:PermanentGrade:1Location:St Anns Maltings Depot (with hybrid working if applicable)Working Hours:Monday - FridayInterviews:To be held in person at Croft-an-Right House on Week Commencing 23rd November 2025The St Anns Maltings Depot Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) currently consists of a 10-person team all of which carry out conservation and maintenance work on a variety of locations. The team is headed by a Lead tradesperson who has direct line management responsibilities for the whole team.You will provide labouring duties to the team as well as driver duties in transferring the squad to their place of work and picking up materials. You will be expected to make your own way to and from St Anns Maltings Depot for start and finish times. You may on occasion be required to work at other monuments within the HES Edinburgh Region.For more information about the post and information about the team please access the full job descriptionherefor this post. Please note that if you dont have Office 365 installed on your device this can be opened using your browser.Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment ScotlandEnrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidaysReimbursement for relevant professional subscriptionsSupport for further education and personal developmentStudy leave for work related coursesFlexible working hours (where appropriate)Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw propertiesKey Responsibilities of this roleProviding semi-skilled assistance to enable the trades to carry out their conservation dutiesTransporting the Monument Conservation Unit staff plant equipment and materials from depot to various Historic Environment Scotland sites spread throughout the Edinburgh areaCarry out routine maintenance at various sites ensuing continued high standards of presentation of the properties in care and the stitch in time worksMaintenance of small plant and equipmentMaintain individual responsibilities for Health & Safety awareness and the health and safety of members of the public and fellow employeesKeeping the working site clean and tidy ensure that access egress to working areas are maintained at all timesWeeding of low-level masonry moss removal from low level wall headsDelivery of consumables plant and equipmentFrom time to time you will be required to attend training courses identified to assist the work or to comply with health and safety legislation (this may require overnight stays away from home).Key requirements of the role:In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete acover letterwhich addresses:1.Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland2.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 Guidancefirst 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:A basic general understanding of traditional building methods especially using lime mortars and an up-to-date awareness of the practices and techniques needed in the conservation of historic buildings and monuments.Experience and knowledge of health & safety practices including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments risk management etc.Experience of working within construction sitesExperience of general labouring practicesSmall plant and equipment maintenanceFull UK driving licence and willing to work towards a D1 E Entitlement if not already obtained.Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description here.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 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 ator call our Head Office at 0 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. Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1