Operations

The Monument Conservation Unit based in the Doune Depot has the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works at Doune Castle, Inchmahome Priory, Dunblane Cathedral and Cambuskenneth Abbey among others. You will be expected to carry out site based maintenance works at the above monuments, and others within the Central Region. A vehicle will be provided for your use, therefore a driving licence is essential.

*Working hours
The normal weekly hours of work will vary according to the working season in the working year. The working year will cover the calendar year 1 April to 31 March.

Currently the working year is divided into 2 working seasons namely a longer working hours season (summer) and a shorter working hours season (winter). The length of each working season will be fixed by local management after discussion with the Monument Conservation Units and not later than 1 April of that working year.

Key responsibilities, duties and objectives

• Carry out conservation painting and decoration using traditional techniques and materials.
• Carry out painter work on refurbishment/maintenance projects.
• Undertake painting works, including limewashing, to a high standard of finish to ensure all buildings in the Central Region are maintained/presented to the highest standard.
• Winter works may include bench maintenance and refreshing monument signage.

Knowledge, skills and experience

You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and qualifications below as part of the selection process.

Essential requirements:
• Time served Painter with Advanced Craft Qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of current painting conservation practices and techniques relating to historic buildings and monuments
• Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety on construction sites including awareness of COSHH regulations
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable requirements:
• CSCS Card holder
• PASMA training

Scottish Canals are responsible for the management and development of five Scottish canals; we care for bridges, buildings, locks, The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and 19 water supply reservoirs in locations across Scotland.  We are currently seeking cheerful, positive, active and outgoing Seasonal Canal Workers to join our team on the Forth & Clyde Canal and Union Canal based at:

Broxburn – Union Canal. Main duties include assisting with grounds maintenance, general maintenance and supporting water control.

The Falkirk Wheel – Union Canal. Main duties include assisting with moving boats through the Falkirk Wheel and Locks 1 to 3 on the Union Canal, grounds maintenance and general maintenance.

Grangemouth – Forth & Clyde Canal. Main duties include assisting with moving boats through sealocks, operating mechanical bridges, grounds maintenance, general maintenance and supporting water control.

Glasgow – Forth & Clyde Canal. Main duties include assisting with moving boats through Locks 21 to 37, operating mechanical bridges, grounds maintenance, general maintenance and supporting water control.
This is a great opportunity work on some of the UK’s oldest Canals. The Forth & Clyde Canals links Bowling to Grangemouth and the Union Canal links Edinburgh with the Falkirk Wheel. Check out the history of our canals you will be amazed at the innovation, construction, and scale of our waterways.  Join us in canal operations and maintaining 250 years of engineering.

This is a great role for people who love nature and the outdoors, enjoy meeting new people, being out and about in the fresh air, and who want to learn new skills! You’ll meet an incredible variety of people, have the chance to experience something truly unique, work as a team, and spend time in some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country.

In our canal workers roles, customer service is key regardless of whether our visitors travel by boat, bike or boot; so, we are looking for confident communicators who enjoy meeting and helping the public. You will advise visiting tourists and boaters about the locality and assist craft through the locks. As well as this, you will take responsibility for the surrounding area including grass cutting, litter picking and some minor DIY and maintenance such as painting and weeding.

Key Duties Include:

Providing safe passage for vessels by operating locks and bridges.
Operating mowers, strimmer’s and other ground care equipment to carry out routine vegetation management.
Use a variety of hand and power tools to carry out minor maintenance tasks as required.
Litter picking and emptying bins to keep our waterways and public areas clean and tidy.
Provide outstanding levels of customer service to our canal users and visitors.
Assist and support water management and water conservation.​​​​​​​

Skills and experience required:

A full driving licence is desirable, as well as access to your own transport, we would be accepting of cyclists.
Basic DIY skills are advantageous.
Customer service experience and strong communication skills
Team working experience.
Health and safety awareness
This role attracts an hourly rate of £12.13. You will work on a rolling rota which will include weekends and bank holidays between Spring and Autumn.

Full uniform, company phone and training will be provided.

The role:

To carry out, to completion, property maintenance related tasks (multi trade) to agreed timescales, quality standards and in a cost-effective manner; undertaking designated activities (trade specific) in managing the build and maintenance of all buildings, facilities and infrastructure owned by the RZSS.

Ensure that all areas of the site are safe and well presented for our visitors in support of RZSS’ mission and vision.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Work under the direction of more senior tradesperson to;
take the day to day lead on designated activities (trade specific) to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget.
provide reactive labouring and driving tasks to agreed H&S and quality standards.
Undertake all forms of general labouring works, e.g. planning general works and multi trade repairs (that don’t require an experienced tradesperson to complete) and repairs under the direction of appropriately qualified tradesperson.
Support the construction and maintenance of new buildings, facilities and infrastructure to agreed standards, budgets and deadlines, including smaller multi trade repairs or works, e.g plant, equipment and labouring tasks.
Ensure own machinery is cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport policy standards and procedures.
Operate heavy plant on a regular basis and ensure all machinery and tools are cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport and other policy standards and procedures.
Assist in the ordering of supplies and services required for the team.
Drive company vehicles including pickup truck, off road ATV and fork lift truck and ensure maintained and road worthy and reporting repairs where required.
What you’ll need:

Relevant construction qualification, or proven experience of working on a hands on construction/maintenance role.
Full driving licence.
Able to identify and make safe (for self, colleagues and the public) all the utilities and services encountered whilst working on RZSS sites.
What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary between £21,785 – £22,395 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £23,134 per annum
37.5hr working week
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/ desirable criteria.

Applications are invited for an Electrician based at Stirling Castle. This is a permanent, full time and pensionable appointment.

You will be required to carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective tasks along with project work within key sites mainly; Stirling Castle, Argyll’s Lodging, Central Stores Depot & The Engine Shed Training Centre ensuring public safety and compliance with current regulations. Working with planned preventative maintenance systems involving regular and routine inspection of all electrical installations including the testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting. Fault finding, repair and renewal of light industrial distribution systems and switch gear, maintenance of public area small power and lighting in support of the visitor services and retail operations and small projects when required.

This is a chance to join a busy and dedicated team of staff working in some of the highest profile scheduled ancient monuments in the country.

For further information about the role please refer to the job description.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 31st January 2024 with interviews expected to take place w/c 12th February 2024.

Full-time, permanent post, based in Edinburgh (onsite)
Starting salary £36,180, plus civil service pension, generous annual holiday entitlement and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s top four botanic gardens based on the quality, breadth and depth of our science, plant collections, public engagement, and education and we are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our Estates & Technology team.

You will be responsible for the delivery of the RBGE Estates maintenance program across the built environment in our four Gardens (Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore), including maintenance works undertaken by our in-house estates’ maintenance team and our external Hard FM service provider.

Applicants should have either a trade qualification in a discipline such as mechanical, electrical, C&I or equivalent, relevant practical work experience. You should be well organised, be able to problem solve and work effectively under pressure with great decision-making skills and attention to detail, be experienced working with multiple trades including managing contractors and their health and safety and third-party contract management, demonstrate a proactive flexible approach to conducting reactive and planned maintenance and have strong customer service, displaying a flexible and friendly approach with the ability to clearly manage expectations.

To apply, please visit our website.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.

Do you have a passion for Whisky and a background in Distillery Production?…then we’d love to hear from you…

In the heart of Falkirk, you’ll find the newly revived and truly iconic, Rosebank Distillery!

For those who don’t know our story, Rosebank was revered by whisky connoisseurs the world over as the ‘King of the Lowlands’. There was a beautiful juxtaposition in one of the lightest, most floral Scotch whiskies ever, being distilled in Scotland’s heavy industry central belt. This contrast was reflected in the unique production technique of marrying worm tub condensers and triple distillation… resulting in light/full contrast in flavour, making it a category defining Lowland single malt Scotch whisky.

The early 1990s were a dark time for many in the industry as global whisky sales were in sharp decline. As a casualty of this era, Rosebank then sadly closed its doors in 1993. Fast forward however to 2017… we (Ian Macleod Distillers) acquired the site and brand, and wholeheartedly committed to breathe new life into the buildings and their surrounding community.

In the summer 2023, after over 30 years of closure, we were delighted to start distilling at Rosebank again – a very special moment indeed!

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Our opportunity…

With production now in full swing, we are looking for an experienced Distillery Operator to join our established Rosebank Production team on a full-time, permanent basis.

We’re looking for candidates who share our passion for whisky and love for the industry, professionals with positive attitudes and good work ethics. As Distillery Operator you will report to the Production Team Leader and Distillery Manager and will be responsible for ensuring we produce high quality liquid in the time honoured traditions of Rosebank.

Meeting production targets and maintaining the distillation process and equipment to maximise performance, ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements and company standards will all be key requirements of these roles. As a true ambassador of Rosebank you will represent our brand at all times and will occasionally be required to interact with visitors, customers and other external parties, such as contractors, who attend to the distillery.

For this role, we are ideally looking for candidates with previous experience in a similar role within the whisky and spirits industry. Candidates should have breadth and depth of both practical and theoretical technical experience. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, working collaboratively with their colleagues to achieve common goals, whilst also having the ability to work independently, using their own initiative and making suggestions to improve processes. It is requirement that applicants hold a full clean UK driving licence.

The role will also involve the administration of documentation and all internal communications and HR systems are fully self serve, therefore candidates must be computer literate and have experience using Excel and other technology and systems at work. An understanding of all statutory and company regulations relating to health, safety, HMRC and environmental issues is also desirable.

Rosebank is located in the heart of Falkirk. As this role will involve shift working patterns and will require flexibility, it is a requirement for applicants to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the distillery and have regular access to their own transport. To note, the hiring managers will discuss the shift pattern with those who are invited to interview.

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Next steps…

So… if you feel you have all the skills and experiences that we are looking for, combined with a positive attitude and passion for Rosebank, then we would love to hear from you!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out.

***no agency contact***

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Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) are proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. In our individual IMD way, we endeavour to follow best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards. We are advocates of promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

The role:

To carry out, to completion, property maintenance related tasks (multi trade) to agreed timescales, quality standards and in a cost-effective manner; undertaking designated activities (trade specific) in managing the build and maintenance of all buildings, facilities and infrastructure owned by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).

Ensure that all areas of the site are safe and well presented for our visitors in support of RZSS’ mission and vision.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Work under the direction of more senior tradesperson to;
take the day to day lead on designated activities (trade specific, ideally plumbing) to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget.
provide reactive labouring and driving tasks to agreed H&S and quality standards.
Undertake all forms of general labouring works, e.g. planning general works and multi trade repairs
Support the construction and maintenance of new buildings, facilities and infrastructure to agreed standards, budgets and deadlines, including smaller multi trade repairs or works, e.g plant, equipment and labouring tasks
Ensure own machinery is cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport policy standards and procedures
Operate heavy plant on a regular basis and ensure all machinery and tools are cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport and other policy standards and procedures.
What we’re looking for:

Relevant construction qualification, or proven experience of working on a hands on construction/maintenance role
Full driving licence.
Able to identify and make safe (for self, colleagues and the public) all the utilities and services encountered whilst working on RZSS sites.
Experience of working as part of a team, and on your own
Construction site experience, working in a multi-trade environment, (ideally with plumbing experience but development/training can be provided)
What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary between £21,785 – £22,395 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £23,134 per annum
37.5hr working week (may require some weekend working)
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.

Applications are invited for an Apprentice Gardener with Historic Environment Scotland based at Stirling Castle. This is a four-year fixed term and pensionable appointment.

You will be a key member of the Monument Conservation Unit, supporting HES in fulfilling its duties to increase the knowledge and understanding of the historic environment. Working alongside two full time Gardeners you will be responsible for the upkeep of the gardens and the grounds around the Castle as well as assisting at our other properties in care including the Argyll’s Lodging, King’s Knot and Stirling Old Bridge.

You will undergo a four-year apprenticeship and attend a local college where you will learn all aspects of horticulture and grounds maintenance within a historic landscape.

For further information about the role please refer to the job description on our website.

Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 24th January 2024 with interviews expected to take place w/c Monday 12th February 2024.

Full-time and permanent
Salary £50,880 – £59,038 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We have a vitally important and rare opportunity for an experienced security professional to join us. Working in our four beautiful, listed buildings based in the heart of Edinburgh and looking after our amazing world-class art collection this is no ordinary job.

The Head of Security is a wide-ranging role working across all levels of the organisation including the Leadership Team. You will be responsible for developing, and implementing policies and procedures to keep people, art, and our buildings safe and secure. You’ll be comfortable in a senior position, either moving from a similar post or looking to advance your career.

As a passionate security advocate, you must have exceptional knowledge and solid experience of the management of security services, preferably in a public setting (e.g. gained in a gallery/museum or visitor attraction, retail, or hospitality).

The difference you’ll make

Reporting to the Director of Operations you will have direct line management of five Security Supervisors who provide 24-hour security cover for our galleries. You will work closely with the Health and Safety Advisor, and four Operations Managers. You will share the 24 hour on-call responsibility with the Director of Operations.

Your responsibilities will be varied. Each day will be different, with new challenges that push your capabilities and enable you to learn new things. Duties will include:

– Ensuring the safety and security of all staff, visitors and contractors in line with our strategic aims, standards, and relevant legislation.

– Advising, developing, and implementing appropriate strategies, policies and measures, balancing resource requirements with acceptable risk, to ensure the maximum protection and security of our world class collection, our buildings and other assets.

– Ensuring business resilience planning and emergency response policies are understood and acted on, including maintaining effective links and working relationships with the emergency services and other relevant agencies.

– In the event of an incident take the lead in resolving security and safety risks. This will include providing regular advice and updates to key stakeholders and post incident recommendation of any mitigation.

– Working with the Health and Safety Advisor to ensure best practice and compliance relating to the Health and Safety at Work and Fire Safety legislation.

– Liaising with other departments to ensure the planning of all public programme activity considers legislative requirements and the most effective means of security based on lenders requirements and Government Indemnity Scheme.

– Developing and delivering training to ensure the highest possible standards of security and safety are achieved. Delivery, as appropriate, of training to our partners/users.

– Managing the organisation’s relationships with Royal Scottish Academy and temporary tenants, co-ordinating and collaborating all the services provided by NGS to ensure the needs of all parties are met in line with legal agreements.

– Representing the National Galleries of Scotland at meetings and liaising with external agencies such as Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, Fire, and Ambulance Services, Govt Security Forums, Museum and Gallery Sector networks.

– Initiating periodic audits of security systems and procedures.

– Ensuring a high standard of management and maintenance and oversee use of NGS fleet vehicles.

– Deputising for the Director of Operations as necessary and appropriate. Making operational security/visitor care decisions when circumstances dictate.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

– Significant expertise gained through previous experience of the provision and management of security services in a public setting.

– Substantial experience of incident management.

– Knowledge and expertise in technical security systems associated with the role.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate colleagues at all levels and with representatives of external bodies.

– Proven ability to plan and deliver service strategies and programmes.

– Proven ability to provide effective leadership, staff management and service coordination.

– Effective report writing and IT skills.

It would also be great if you have:

– A security qualification.

– Practical knowledge and expertise of the provision and management of visitor experience in a complex organisation.

– Professional Health & Safety at work experience.

Please apply directly via our careers portal.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday, 29 January 2024.

Reference: 169

Contract: Permanent, Annualised, 2496 per annum (based on 48 hours per week)

Salary: £26,008.32 – £26,407.68 per annum

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is an educational charity and leading science centre and visitor attraction with a 5-star status. Our mission is to inspire everyone to explore and understand the world around them and to discover and enjoy science.

We are a place of learning, creativity, curiosity, and fun, inspiring and empowering around half a million people every year, both inside and outside our amazing centre in Pacific Quay, on the banks of the Clyde.

Our state-of-the-art centre contains more than 450 interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a science show theatre, a teaching laboratory, an IMAX cinema, and a maker space. We also take science out of our centre and across Scotland with our On Tour programme and our Community Engagement Programme works closely with people in our local communities.

Our staff are vitally important to us and play a key role in achieving our mission. We value diversity in our workforce and want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve bringing a range of skills, experiences, knowledge, and ideas to help towards our mission.

Our company values are important to us as they underpin who we are and how we work, what we believe in and stand for:

We strive for excellence

We are inclusive

We innovate

We collaborate

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you committed to seeking excellence, creativity and innovation? Do GSC’s mission and values excite you? Do you want to work in a positive, vibrant and collaborative environment?

We are recruiting for a Security Officer to work within the GSC team. You will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for all staff and visitors to the GSC site by monitoring our CCTV, intruder and car park security systems. You will respond to fire alarms in line with departmental process and ensure that all security procedures are carried out safely and in accordance with the shift checklist.

You will have previous experience of dealing with the public in a security position, and experience of health and safety procedures and alarm systems.You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work to a 4 day/night shift pattern and provide holiday cover (28 days holiday per annum).

Full job description is available to download at the bottom of this page.

If this sounds like you then we would love you to get in touch!

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please visit the Jobs and Volunteering section of our website for further information about working at GSC and a link to an application form for this role.

www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/current-vacancies

We are equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application deadline: 19/01/2024

OI PEASANTS! WE’RE RECRUITING… Fancy a job like no other? Then prepare to swap your current work environment for one that’s far from traditional!

Edinburgh Dungeon is currently seeking a Technical Supervisor responsible for ensuring the overall maintenance and safety of the attraction. This includes the fabric of the building and building facilities, audio-visual systems, lighting, special effects, live actor shows and the Drop-Dead ride.

As well as lead and develop the technical team alongside the Technical Manager, you’ll ensure through effective and proactive maintenance programs that all systems operate efficiently, effectively, and safely. With input from the General Manager, you’ll also be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget parameters.

You must ensure that all shows and display gag features are in full working order, ensuring the downtime is minimised and the turnaround is maximised.

This is a highly demanding but exciting role providing vital support to the attraction, ensuring its unique brand of scary fun is being delivered at an efficient level.

This role is full-time, permanent, and will include weekends and bank holidays as part of a shift rota. Regular weekend and night work is required for this role.

Qualifications & Experience

Completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold a recognised qualification (e.g. City and Guilds, BTEC, NVQ level 3, ONC in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or a comparable national or service qualification),18th Edition.
Highly skilled and motivated
A strong eye for detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to be flexible/adaptable as per the business operational requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Great

Desirable Experience

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Workshop practices
Bench fitting
Electrical principals appropriate to mechanical systems
AC/DC motor application and principals
Fault diagnostic approach to electrical and electronic systems
Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems
Health and Safety procedures relevant to engineering activities
Manual Handling techniques
Knowledge of building management systems
Benefits

Alongside a fun and engaging working environment, you’ll also receive:

25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
40% online LEGO discount,
Access to an exclusive employee discount website
Local benefits
Merlin Magic Pass – allowing your friends and family free entry into our attractions globally!