Operations

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.

Ensure all pre-start check sheets are completed as required.

Work collaboratively with other sections and departments to ensure all work is scheduled coordinated and monitored effectively, providing guidance and advice relating to your trade when required.

Drive company vehicles including pickup truck, off road ATV and fork lift truck and ensure maintained and road worthy and reporting repairs where required.

Recommend to your manager cost-effective opportunities to minimise the impact of your department and RZSS’ operations on the environment.

Ensure compliance with RZSS’s policies, procedures and guidelines, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

Engage with the Society’s appraisal system, and demonstrate commitment to our values, behaviours and your continuous personal development.

Perform other reasonable duties and projects as directed by your manager

What you’ll need:

Relevant construction qualification, or 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

We offer a range of great benefits which can be found atwww.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits .

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.

We offer a range of great benefits which can be found at www.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits

Please refer to the role profile for further information on essential/desirable requirements for the role

Atholl Estates is probably best known for Blair Castle and Gardens, an iconic Scottish castle whose history dates back to the 13th century. The castle and gardens are open to visitors throughout the year. We also host corporate and public events, functions and weddings throughout the year.

We are looking for a groundsman to join our team, based at Blair Castle in Blair Atholl.

Key Responsibilities include:

– To assist in the provision of efficient, high quality, skilled maintenance of Blair Castle Gardens and Caravan Park.
– To maximise visitor enjoyment by maintaining excellent standards of presentation of the historic environment.
– To ensure that the Garden continues to develop at a lively pace, the post requires a combination of:
– Dedication to the practice and development of high quality gardening and craft skills
– Confidence and capability to carry out any ground work that may be required during the season.

Scone Palace is an iconic venue and 5 star visitor attraction, welcoming over 100,000 visitors a year. Working as part of our dedicated Caretaking team you will help ensure that a safe and secure environment is maintained.

Our Caretakers help day-to-day operations run smoothly, monitoring our building management systems and maintaining high standards of tidiness, cleanliness and safety within the Palace and immediate vicinity.

About you
You will have great attention to detail and a positive, pro-active approach, displaying professionalism and a genuine care for the premises.

You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and a commitment to quality standards and a good understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation.

General handyperson skills and ability to undertake required maintenance tasks; experience within a similar role and an understanding of maintenance trades is essential.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What we can offer
The opportunity to work in a unique and varied environment where no two days are the same. The company provides ongoing training as well as other staff benefits which include pension scheme and 34 days paid holiday.

Requirements of the role include:

– Full UK driving licence
– Be able to meet the physical demands of the role (lifting and handling)
– Previous experience within a caretaking or cleaning role is essential
– Practical skills in identifying and/or carrying out standard repairs
– Working knowledge of health and safety
– Good communication skills allowing you to provide great customer service

OI PEASANTS! WE’RE RECRUITING… Fancy a job like no other? If you’re a skilled Technician, then prepare to swap your current work environment for one that’s far from traditional!

Edinburgh Dungeon is currently seeking a Maintenance Handyperson to provide vital support to our attraction, ensuring its unique brand of scary fun is being delivered at an efficient level.

What we are looking for.

NVQ/HNC Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline
5 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience with hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
IT experience (Microsoft office)
A positive and self-motivated individual with a strong eye for detail
Someone who takes pride in their work
Helping to maintain and operate our shows and rides and working in a small multi-skilled team of dungeon dwellers, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, theming, rides, and the facility. Including carrying out electrical and mechanical inspection, maintenance activities and provide support to the daily operation of this thrilling attraction.

This naturally means you’ll be dealing with both routine maintenance and breakdowns and therefore you will work swiftly and with care to diagnose and resolve problems. Utilising your hands-on knowledge and experience you will sustain minimal downtime of rides and themed attractions for the visiting peasants.

You will also provide timely and regular communication to the Technical Manager regarding operational issues, ensuring the earliest possible resolution and displaying the ability to make sound decisions and take decisive action.

This is a permanent full-time role, which will include working weekends and bank holidays as required. Flexibility will be required as time and days of shifts will vary.

What’s in it for you.

Alongside helping transport guests back to Edinburgh’s darkest history, you’ll also receive:

Salary of £26,000 per annum
25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% off LEGO online
Merlin Magic Pass – giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
Cycle to work scheme and O2 discount

This role will manage, deliver and contribute to a series of interpretive programmes
and projects at Historic Environment Scotland Properties in Care. Working with other
members of the Interpretation and Events group, you will research, plan and develop
high-quality content and deliver it through a variety of interpretive methods. You will
also manage the maintenance and upkeep of elements of interpretive infrastructure
across the estate. The position may involve line management.

The post is based in the Interpretation Unit, part of the Experience Team, in the
Marketing and Engagement Directorate. The Interpretation team is responsible for
interpreting the tangible and intangible heritage at our Properties in Care, using a
variety of methods including exhibitions, audio-visual, interactives, guidebooks,
interpretive graphics and other media.

You will be joining a dedicated team where you will contribute to the conservation of historical monuments under the care of Historic Environment Scotland in Lesmahagow and the surrounding area.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Grounds Maintenance Operator with Historic Environment Scotland based at Antonine Wall Depot. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment.

You will be responsible for the conservation and maintenance of the Antonine Wall and potentially other Historic Scotland monuments within the South Region with specific focus on carrying out grounds maintenance duties in the West Lothian region.

The Antonine Wall Depot Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) currently consists of an 8-person team all of which carry out grounds maintenance to a variety of locations. The unit is headed by a Works Manager who has line management responsibilities for the whole team. The MCU is responsible for the grounds maintenance to Properties in Care along the length of the Antonine Wall and to 6 outlying monuments in West Lothian.

The Antonine Wall MCU are also deployed throughout the South of Scotland as and when required where grounds maintenance or clearance work is required. You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Works Manager. Although the depot is situated in Falkirk, official transport is provided to and from the various sites along the length of the Antonine Wall. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to the Antonine Wall Depot.

You will be part of the Grounds Maintenance team, responsible for the grass and garden maintenance, upkeep and presentation of the above monuments on a rotational basis.

We’re looking for an experienced Archivist to join our Archives and Manuscript Collections team in the Library’s Collections, Access and Research Department. The team is responsible for archival collections in the Library dating from the 9th century to the present day and works closely with colleagues across the Library to promote, preserve, research, and manage the archives and manuscript collections. This role is dedicated to developing the discoverability of the collections through the Library’s catalogue system and building capacity within the team for the ongoing collection and management of born-digital materials.

What we are looking for – We’re looking for someone who is passionate about enabling and promoting access to archives. You’ll have experience working with archival cataloguing systems and born-digital records, be comfortable working collaboratively and on your own initiative, and committed to continued professional development. If this sounds like, then we look forward to reading your application.

What we can offer you – If you are successful, you will be working for one of Scotland’s premier cultural institutions, a library that holds the nation’s memory in its vast collections. You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and we’ll provide you with training and development opportunities. We have generous annual leave and offer a pension scheme. And of course, you’ll join a team of great colleagues.

We encourage applications from people who belong to marginalised communities particularly people of colour, those from a working class background, disabled and LGBTQ+ people.

The closing date for applications is 18 September 2023 at midnight. You can contact Chris Cassells (c.cassells@nls.uk) if you have any questions about the post. Interviews will be held the week commencing 2 October 2023.