Job vacancies 19 December 2025
Every week we compile a list of publicly-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.
Retail Assistant, Haddington
- company: Iceland
- hours: 16 hours per week (part-time)
- salary: £11.20 - £12.27 per hour
We can offer a role that will allow you to use your own initiative, in a fun and engaging team environment. We work hard to build a strong team dynamic which supports our colleagues to deliver to the best of their ability in the challenging role of Retail Assistant.
Your role is to ensure that you deliver great standards and a store to be proud of so that our customers have the best experience possible when shopping with us. We expect a lot from our colleagues, and you’ll get a lot back in return from us.
Store Supervisor, North Berwick
- company: Alandas Gelateria
- hours: part-time & full-time
- salary: £13.20 per hour
We’re a small, family-run business with locations across Edinburgh and East Lothian — and we’re looking for a full-time or part time Supervisor to join our North Berwick Gelato store.
This is a busy, fast-moving environment, especially over the summer, so you’ll need to be confident thinking on your feet, handling lots of tasks at once, and keeping things running smoothly.
We’re a small team, so being able to take constructive feedback and work well with others is really important. We want people who are proactive, positive, and ready to get stuck in!
Your role will include but is not limited to
- Running the store and leading the team
- Serving customers with a smile
- Keeping the store spotless and organised
- Stock takes and placing orders
- Delegating tasks and supporting the whole team
If you’re hardworking, love a challenge, and want to be part of a friendly, family business, we’d love to hear from you!
Machine Operator and Production Assistant, Haddington
- company: Yester Farm Dairies, Haddington (Gifford)
- hours: 40 hours per week (5 days) Day Shift
- salary: from £14.00 per hour
The role is to assist within the Production area, mostly working with product pouching machine as well as some of the following tasks
- Filling, running and maintaining of product pouching machine to complete orders
- Assisting with the production and packaging of cheese and cultured cream products
- Use of the production equipment and machinery for packing of the above products
- Cleaning of production equipment and machinery
- General housekeeping to include food hygiene
- Undertaking training as required
- Packing of products to be shipped to our customers
- Shredding and Dicing of Mozzarella
Other such reasonable tasks as may be required from time to time
Care Assistant, Gullane
- company: Randolph Hill
- hours: full-time
- salary: from £13.77 per hour
Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group are looking for an exceptional Care Assistant to join our team in Muirfield, Gullane.
Main Responsibilities
- To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
- To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
- To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
- To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
- To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
- To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
- To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from student nurses
- From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
- For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
- Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
- Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
- Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
- Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
- Being able to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately
Customer Team Leader, Tranent
- company: Co-op
- hours: part-time (16 hours per week)
- salary: £13.99 per hour
As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll be part of a friendly team that’s dedicated to helping our customers. We’ll look to you to help lead the store team – coaching and supervising our Customer Team Members and deputising for the Store Manager, while also delivering great customer service and performing a wide range of other tasks around the store like re-stocking shelves and cleaning up spillages.
What you’ll do
- Friendly and thoughtful service – you’ll give friendly, welcoming, easy, helpful and thoughtful service every day, often taking ownership for managing the store and handling challenging situations
- Develop your team's capabilities through coaching and training, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone's voice is valued and respected
- Make sure that the store remains safe, legal, and fully operational
- Manage diligence checks and stock accuracy to make shopping a great experience for our customers
- Support your store manager by deputising when they’re not working and delivering a variety of HR processes
- Lead the way when introducing new products and services in your store – work closely with your team to implement change and encourage open and honest feedback
- Build relationships and get involved in your local community, supporting your Store Manager with the delivery of the local Co-op community plan
Retail Sales Assistant, Haddington
- company: Bayne's the Family Baker
- hours: part-time (25 hours per week)
- salary: £12.42 per hour
Bayne’s the Family Bakers have a proud history serving local communities for over 70 years.
We use traditional baking methods to produce the finest, freshest, mouthwatering products which we only sell in our own Bakery Shops.
You will be given various shifts - which will change week to week and will include weekends (when rostered on), between 4.30am and 4.45pm - any five days from seven.
What your key responsibilities are
- Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products
- Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines
- Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly
- Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card
- Stock shelves with products
- Answer queries from customers
- Give advice and guidance on products to customers
- Report discrepancies and problems to the management team
- Cleaning of shop and facilities
Childcare Modern Apprentice, North Berwick
- company: Carousel Training Centre
- hours: 35 - 40 hours per week (full-time)
- salary: £7.55 per hour (national Minimum Wage for Modern Apprentices)
Are you ready to start a rewarding and exciting career shaping and inspiring young children’s futures? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
This opportunity is funded by Skills Development Scotland through the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme.
No academic entry requirements are required – every applicant is assessed at the interview stage.
What you'll gain
• Experience working in a fun and rewarding career making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Practical workplace experience for 12-15 months, while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
• The opportunity to progress to a career as a qualified Early Years Practitioner.
• Realising the important role you play in a child’s learning and development journey.