HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) an Application Form to the People Department, The National Trust for Scotland, by email via, by Sunday 21st September 2025.
Please ensure your CV includes your full name and contact details. The CV file sent to us should be titled with your first initial and surname. When submitting your CV please state the position and job location of the vacancy you are applying for in the subject title or body of your email: For example "Estate Worker - Brodie"
PURPOSE
Your role would be to undertake general routine maintenance tasks throughout Brodie Castle, Playful Garden and the wider estate buildings and houses across the property, ensuring that the buildings, services and environment are conducive to the smooth running of the overall property in line with the aims and objectives of the Trust. Throughout this contract you will focus on the Brodie Illuminated event which will include installation, fault finding and supporting the smooth running of the event through. Supporting the lighting designer and ensuring all safety checks are complete, as well as fault finding where necessary during the event.
The key responsibilities of the role will be met by:
* Undertaking the day-to-day maintenance of Brodie Castle, Playful Garden and wider estate buildings on the property and maintain grounds to a high standard expected by the Trust, including but not limited to:
* Litter picking and general cleaning around buildings;
* Repair/repainting of signage.
* Painting (external & internal)
* Paths/car park and drive repairs.
* Fence, wall and building repairs.
* Ensuring all activities undertaken are compliant with the property's Safe System of Work and Emergency Procedures.
* Conservation activities within the wider estate as and when required.
* Supporting the event designer as technical support.
* Delivering the infrastructure insulation for the event.
Qualifications
* Demonstrate experience across a wide range of maintenance/DIY tasks including : ground maintenance work, painting, joinery, plumbing and electrical.
· Demonstrable high levels of interpersonal and communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of staff and visitors.
· Ability to manage working time and tasks efficiently and effectively in an environment of changing priorities.
* Competence in working outdoors.
* Current driving license valid for driving in the UK.
* An understanding and experience of working on electrical installations.
* Have a clear understanding of safe working practices when working with electrics.
* Basic numeracy, i.e. experience of working with precise measurements and recording and logging data.
* Chainsaw qualification CS30 = CS31 or further.
* Current strimmer/bush cutter certification.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £26,757.00-£28,252.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/09/2025