Heritage Site Labourer & Driver

Historic Environment Scotland; Melrose; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension (28% employer)

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Study leave and development

Flexible working hours

Free entry to properties

Reimbursement for subscriptions

Job summary

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in Melrose Depot is recruiting a Labourer/Driver for a permanent role. You will provide labouring support to a small team maintaining historic monuments and assisting with surveys and inspections across the Borders region. A driving licence is essential, and hours vary with the season.

The post offers a Civil Service pension, generous leave, development opportunities, and flexible hours where appropriate. Interviews will be held in person at Melrose Depot.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of traditional building methods, especially lime mortars and conservation practices.
• Experience with health & safety practices including COSHH and risk management.
• Experience working on construction sites and performing general labouring tasks.
• Experience with maintenance of small plant and equipment.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence or valid non-UK licence with commitment to convert within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled assistance to enable conservation duties.
• Carry out routine maintenance across sites ensuring high standards of presentation.
• Maintain small plant and equipment.
• Assist with surveys and works inspections.
• Ensure health & safety practices are followed and public safety is maintained.
• Keep work sites clean and accessible, manage delivery of consumables and equipment.
• Attend training courses and travel to different Historic Environment Scotland sites as required.

Skills

Health & Safety

Construction site experience

General labouring

Small plant maintenance

UK driving licence

Job description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in Melrose Depot is recruiting a Labourer/Driver for a permanent role. You will provide labouring support to a small team maintaining historic monuments and assisting with surveys and inspections across the Borders region. A driving licence is essential, and hours vary with the season.

The post offers a Civil Service pension, generous leave, development opportunities, and flexible hours where appropriate. Interviews will be held in person at Melrose Depot.