Description
Starting salary: £26,801
Contract type: XXXXX
Grade: 1
Location: St Andrews
Working Hours: Monday - Friday
Interviews: To be held in person at St Andrews Cathedral on Week Commencing 16th March 2026
Thank you for your interest in the post of Labourer with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in St Andrews. This is a permanent position. The successful applicant will, as part of the Monument Conservation Unit (MCU), have responsibility for the on-going implementation of conservation, routine maintenance and presentation tasks of Historic Environment Scotland monuments within the St Andrews Depot area including St Andrews Castle and St Andrews Cathedral.
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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland
* Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution
* 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years public holidays
* Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
* Support for further education and personal development
* Study leave for work related courses
* Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
* Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
* Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
Key Responsibilities of this role
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
In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a cover letter which addresses:
1. Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland
2. 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 Guidance first 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:
* Good understanding of Health & Safety
* Proficient at using tools and equipment accurately
* Full Driving Licence
Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description St Andrews Labourer job
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 neurodiversity. In 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 at or call our Head Office at 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.
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