We are a dynamic workforce with an exciting opportunity for a Labourer to join the Works team.
Now is an exciting time to be at Roxburghe Estates as we adapt and seek new and exciting opportunities, particularly across our built environment, which will shape and sustain this thriving and historic rural business.
JOB DETAILS
JOB TITLE: Labourer
DEPARTMENT: Works
REPORTING TO: Clerk of Works
JOB TYPE: 1 Year fixed term
ROLE SUMMARY
This is an excellent opportunity for a Labourer to join our talented and skilled Works Team here at the prestigious and historic Roxburghe Estate. You will provide support to the works department in their day-to-day maintenance activities around the Estate and where appropriate, you will work with our other labourers to carry out basic repair tasks, suited to your skillset.
WORKING WITH US
It takes a certain sort of person to flourish in such a multi-dimensional environment like Roxburghe Estates. Therefore, we look for talented, self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be able to share our passion for providing a warm welcome and amazing experiences.
OUR VALUES
Custodians Community Authenticity Drive Warmth
“To understand, improve and develop our natural, heritage and built environments, allowing
them to flourish as sustainable businesses capable of making significant contributions to a
vibrant Borders community, now and for generations to come.”
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As a site-based operative, you will be adaptable and will work in a variety of situations across our Estate. You will work across our entire built environment which includes our heritage assets such as Floors Castle, our policy grounds, farms and private rented properties.
Given the nature of the Estate, the work is without doubt varied. You will find yourself using all of your skills, training and initiative over a vast range of works from refurbishment and renewal type projects, assisting with service installations and the more basic jobbing type repairs.
Our Works Team are an adaptable group who respond to the challenge at hand. The Labourer must have a similar approach and be willing to muck in and lend a hand when needed. In addition, the Works Team are a very highly skilled group of craftsmen, working alongside which will provide you the opportunity to hone your existing skills and learn new ones.
HOURS OF WORK
This is a 1-year fixed term contract.
Flexibility is important, but a base working week would be 39 hours comprising:
Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00-15.30
ABOUT YOU – Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- enthusiastic with ambition and drive.
- diligent.
- proactive and able to use initiative.
- able to work well within a team but also on an individual basis.
- willing to develop existing skills and acquire new ones.
- well organised with excellent communication skills.
- positive and good-humoured.
- Eligibility to work and live permanently in the UK.
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence (desirable).
ABOUT YOU – Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar labouring role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working with a range of trade disciplines.
- Comfortable working at height.
Desirable
- Trained in work at height; use of PASMA tower scaffolds, MEWPS etc.
- Trained to work with typical site plant such as dumpers, abrasive wheels etc.
WHATS ON OFFER
- A competitive salary and appropriate benefits, based on qualifications and experience.
- Pension scheme.
- Ability to constantly develop and grow within your position through training opportunities and guidance.
- A fun working environment where we care about you, your well-being, and your personal growth.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a covering letter and CV, for the attention of our Clerk of Works, to [email protected] For an informal chat about the role or for more information, please call the Estate Office on 01573223333 and ask to speak with Craig Logan.
Closing date for entries is 12noon Friday 17th January 2025.
