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Job vacancies 7 February 2025

Every week we compile a list of publically-advertised jobs available in East Lothian - to help jobseekers find local positions.  We are not involved in the hiring process and are not responsible for the role or the recruiting company.

As the largest employer in the county, East Lothian Council has positions available at all levels and with part time, term time only and flexible roles find out more and browse jobs.

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Care Assistant, East Lothian locations

  • Company: Cera Care
  • Hours: Full-time, part-time, bank/relief 
  • Salary: £12.00 (Mon-Fri). £12.40 (weekends), mileage allowance if driver

Cera is Europe’s largest provider of digital-first home healthcare, we are redefining healthcare by moving more and more services out of hospitals and into people’s own homes.  We truly value you and the work you do! Our Care teams are at the core of Cera’s vision of empowering people to live longer, healthier lives in their own homes and you are our greatest asset.

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need.  It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Find out more and apply

Pack & Despatch Supervisor, Musselburgh

  • Company: Hey Girls CIC
  • Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week)
  • Salary: £14.50 per hour

Hey Girls CIC, a social enterprise committed to eradicating period poverty and enhancing menstrual health, is seeking an experienced Pick and Pack operative to provide supervision to a team of seven Pick and Pack Team members. This is a hands-on role which includes Pick and Pack responsibilities as well as supervisory duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Musselburgh Dispatch Team on a day-to-day basis while performing a fair share of Pack and Dispatch duties
  • Streamline and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
  • Plan workloads for the team and ensure health and safety is always adhered to
  • Monitor and co-ordinate the dispatch of goods ensure goods are checked in and out
  • Spot check orders to make sure the correct products are being dispatched
  • Highlight any stock issues and bottlenecks updating systems as required.
  • Actively promote and encourage a “can do" attitude and approach with the team
  • Ensure stock takes are carried out regularly, typically each month
  • Analyze and suggest improvements to operational processes.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead, inspire, and manage a team of employees.
  • Promote well-being within the team.

Experience and Essential Skills

  • 3 Years experience in pack and dispatch
  • Familiarity with O365
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Find out more and apply

Food & Beverage Assistant, North Berwick

  • Company: The Renaissance Club, Archerfield
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Salary: £26,000 - £27,040 per year

Overview
We are seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our food and beverage services within the Clubhouse bar and restaurant. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality and have a passion for service excellence, contributing to an exceptional guest experience while maintaining high standards..

Duties

  • Working in the bar and restaurant
  • Promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards.
  • Provide excellent customer service, addressing any member enquiries or concerns promptly.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery across the Clubhouse.

Experience

  • Previous experience within the hospitality industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with bar and restaurant service is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with staff and members alike.
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the workplace.

Join us in delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our members!

Find out more and apply

Finance Apprentice, Macmerry

  • Company: Sunamp Ltd
  • Hours: Full-time 
  • Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per year

Are you a recent school/college leaver with a passion for maths and a keen interest in finance? Do you have a strong curiosity to learn, grow, and develop a career in one of the most exciting, fast-paced industries? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Sunamp, we are on a mission to transform how heat is generated, stored, and used, contributing to a more sustainable future. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Finance Apprentice who will be a key part of our growing finance team. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and start your journey toward a promising career in finance.

As a Finance Apprentice, you’ll have the chance to work alongside senior finance professionals, learning how to manage financial operations and supporting the team with essential accounting tasks. You will be mentored closely by our experienced team, gaining insights into business finance practices while developing your own skills.

This role is perfect for someone who has recently left school or college with a year or two of work experience and is looking to build a career in finance. This role is ideal if you’re eager to learn more about finance and committed to progressing in your career.

Find out more and apply

 

Gardener, Musselburgh

  • Company: The National Trust for Scotland
  • Hours: Temporary Part-time
  • Salary: £12.00 per hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting with horticultural duties to deliver the optimum aesthetic standards expected with the safety and enjoyment of all who use the site paramount. Activities include:

  • Grass Cutting, strimming, hedge-cutting and the raking up or collections afterwards.
  • Cutting of lawn edges.
  • Hand weeding of borders.
  • Pruning wall plants, those in borders and elsewhere.
  • Planting out (under direction of Head Gardener).
  • Application of mulches.

Assisting with general property maintenance. Activities include:

  • Litter picking.
  • Maintaining paths.
  • Use of bonfire to dispose of unhealthy plant material.

Assisting as required with the general enjoyment of the walled garden and surrounding woodland by:

  • Responding to general visitor enquiries.
  • Answering basic horticultural enquiries from visitors.
  • Assisting at events held.

Ensuring compliance with The Trust’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety of staff, volunteers and visitors and where practicable, sustainable horticulture.

Working with volunteers to ensure they deliver required outcomes to the appropriate standard, and ensure they benefit from their volunteering.

Find out more and apply

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant, Musselburgh

  • Company: Well Pharmacy
  • Salary: £11.49 - £11.56 per hour

Are you friendly and organised with a passion for providing excellent customer service but looking to further your skills and career?  Here at Well, we aim to build the best prescription experience in the UK. Sounds ambitious, right? But that’s okay, because we’ve got a fantastic team of talented, creative and forward-thinking people, that are key in helping us get there.

Working alongside our knowledgeable Pharmacists and store teams, you will be instrumental in the efficient delivery of pharmacy processes to ensure our customers are really taken care of. This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on.

We're happy to consider either a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant or a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for this role. Whether you're just starting out in the Pharmacy industry or if you're already qualified we're looking for someone who is friendly and organised with a passion for providing excellent customer service. Building relationships with your customers is key and you’ll play an important part in meeting their unique healthcare needs.

In order to be considered for the Qualified Pharmacy Assistant role it is essential that you already have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.

Find out more and apply

Administrator, Macmerry

  • Company: Edinburgh Drone Company
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Salary: £22,889 - £30,000 per year

Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills and a solid understanding of various administrative functions. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, providing support to staff, and maintaining efficient processes. The Administrator will be responsible for handling email communication, handling phone communications and managing daily enquiries for a rapidly growing company.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clerical duties including filing, data entry, and document management.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing communications via phone and email, demonstrating phone etiquette.
  • Utilise Google Suite for document creation, spreadsheets, and presentations to support various projects.
  • Assist in maintaining office supplies and equipment, ensuring a well-organised workspace.
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while adhering to company policies.

Experience

  • Proven experience in an administrative role or similar position is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive) is essential.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A professional attitude with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.

Find out more and apply