Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland
Salary: £27,519 - £30,500 pro rata, per year
Location: Arbroath Depot
Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Arbroath, Angus. This is a permanent, full-time position.
The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based in Arbroath is tasked with the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works at Arbroath Abbey, one of Historic Environment Scotland’s flagship monuments. You will assist with conservation and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Arbroath Depot area including Edzell Castle, Claypotts Castle and Meigle Museum.
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 Arbroath 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 Arbroath Abbey, Edzell Castle, Broughty Castle and Claypotts Castle. 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.
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