Stonemason – Stirling Castle

ASVA; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Environment Scotland in Stirling is seeking a Stonemason to join the Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based at the Stirling Depot. The post is permanent and full-time, with responsibilities for conservation and routine maintenance of masonry on HES monuments in the Stirling area, including Stirling Castle.

You will work with Lead Masons and other tradesmen, assist with technical conservation tasks, and have the opportunity to train apprentices in all aspects of the trade.

Qualifications

• Assist with conservation and maintenance works on Historic Environment Scotland monuments in Stirling Depot area.
• Support training and instruction for apprentices in masonry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conservation and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Stirling Depot area, including Stirling Castle.
• Help train and instruct apprentices in all aspects of the trade and provide information to staff as required.
• Show masonry skills at open days when required.

Job description

Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland

Location: Stirling

Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based at our Stirling Depot. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based in Stirling is tasked with the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works within the Stirling depots remit. You will assist with conservation, and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Stirling Depot area including one of our flagship sites, Stirling Castle.

The Monument Conservation Units (MCU) are based throughout Central Scotland and consist of stonemasons, joiners, painters, gardeners, labourers and apprentices of varying trades. The teams are headed by Lead Masons who have direct line management responsibilities for this team. As a Stonemason in our Stirling Depot, you will have responsibility for the on-going conservation and maintenance and preservation of masonry at Historic Environment Scotland monuments within your area which include Stirling Castle, Mars Wark, Stirling Old Bridge and Argyll’s Lodging. You will help train and instruct apprentices in all aspects of the trade and provide information and instruction to support staff as required. You may also be asked to be involved in showing masonry skills at open days.

You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Lead Mason within the depot area. Official transport is provided to and from the various sites within the Depot areas. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to the MCU Depot.

You will also be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites out with your depot area which may include overnight stays.