Conservation Labourer & Driver

Historic Environment Scotland; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Annual Leave

Subscriptions Reimbursement

Education Support

Study Leave

Flexible Hours

Free Entry to Properties

Access to English Heritage

Job summary

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a Labourer/Driver based at Blackness Depot. This permanent, pensionable role starts at £27,740 and supports the conservation of historic monuments across Blackness and surrounding areas.

You will provide semi-skilled labour to assist stonemasons, transport staff and equipment, and help maintain sites to high standards. A full UK driving licence is required, with training opportunities and career progression within HES.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traditional building crafts, lime mortars and conservation practices.
• Experience with health & safety, COSHH assessments and risk management.
• Experience of working on construction sites and general labouring duties.
• Experience with maintenance of small plant and equipment.
• Full UK driving licence with commitment to convert to a full UK licence within 12 months and willingness to pursue D1+E entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled assistance to enable stonemasons to carry out conservation duties.
• Transport Monument Conservation Unit staff, plant, equipment and materials between the depot and site locations.
• Carry out routine maintenance to ensure high standards of presentation at sites in care.
• Maintain small plant and equipment and assist with surveys and inspections.
• Attend training courses when required for health and safety compliance.

Skills

Lime mortars & preservation

COSHH & safety practices

Construction site experience

General labouring

Small plant maintenance

UK driving licence with upgrade plan

Job description

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a Labourer/Driver based at Blackness Depot. This permanent, pensionable role starts at £27,740 and supports the conservation of historic monuments across Blackness and surrounding areas.

You will provide semi-skilled labour to assist stonemasons, transport staff and equipment, and help maintain sites to high standards. A full UK driving licence is required, with training opportunities and career progression within HES.