Job vacancies - East Lothian Works

• Company: Carers of East Lothian
• Hours: Part-time (24 hours)
• Salary: £22,325 - £23,873 per year (pro-rata)

Role

Carers of East Lothian is the local organisation supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, recently gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have recently secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, as well as being Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for carers and professionals, handling enquiries and referrals with sensitivity and confidentiality
• Maintain accurate client records, manage referrals, and arrange clinic appointments (e.g. Legal Advice, Power of Attorney)
• Provide admin support for carer events and workshops, process small grants, and update financial records
• Support reception area upkeep, office supplies, and general admin tasks including mailings, info packs, and Board support
• Assist the wider team and volunteers while ensuring compliance with data protection and health & safety policies

What we’re looking for

• Experience in reception or office admin
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• A team player with a commitment to supporting unpaid carers

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• Company: Glennon Brothers - Windymains Sawmill
• Hours: Full-time
• Salary: Up to £30,000 per year

Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processor in Ireland and the UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. Glennon Brothers supplies both Irish and the UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries as well as wood pellet fuel and renewable electricity. It also manufactures timber framed homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector. As the company prepares for continued growth and investment, Glennon Brothers is now seeking to appoint a General Operator to join our sawmill in Humbie, Edinburgh at our Windymains site.

Reporting to the department Supervisor, the General Operator will play a key role in the production of all our products for the construction and fencing industries.  Training will be provided.

• Candidates must be willing to work on a two shift pattern (Dayshift Mon to Fri 6am – 2pm and Backshift Mon to Thurs 2pm – 11pm Fri 2pm – 6pm)
• Competitive rate plus shift allowance

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• Company: Metlen Energy & Metals

As part of a consortium with GE Vernova, Metlen Energy & Metals is helping to deliver Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1). 

EGL1 is a new high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable link being jointly developed by SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission.  It will be built between the Dunbar area of East Lothian (at a site named Torness), and Murton in County Durham.  Converter stations and new substations are required onshore at each end. The convertor station works will be delivered by our consortium.  The main construction works are getting underway, with the project scheduled to be operational in 2029.  

The Apprentice HSE Advisor will work as part of the site HSE team while undertaking a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety at SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) Level 7.  They will subsequently progress towards achieving the NEBOSH National General Certificate. 

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• Company: GLM Romanes Ltd - Gullane Pharmacy
• Hours: Friday 2.00pm - 5.30pm & Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
• Salary: From £8.40 per hour

We are seeking a weekend sales assistant for Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.  No experience necessary as ful training is provided.  Minimum age 16.

To apply email your CV and cover letter

• Company: Carberry Tower Mansion House & Estate
• Hours: Part-time
• Salary: From £12.50 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and friendly Porter to join our team in the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that guests have a pleasant and memorable experience during their stay. As a Porter, you will be responsible for providing exceptional guest services, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with various tasks to support the smooth operation of our establishment.

Duties

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival and assist with luggage handling
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the lobby, entrance, and other public areas
• Provide information about hotel amenities, services, and local attractions to guests
• Assist guests with check-in and check-out processes as needed
• Respond promptly to guest requests and inquiries with professionalism and courtesy
• Monitor the condition of the premises and report any maintenance issues to management
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure seamless service delivery
• Uphold hotel standards of cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction at all times

Experience

• Previous experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is preferred but not essential
• Strong guest service skills with a focus on creating positive experiences for visitors
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are an advantage, enhancing communication with diverse guests
• Excellent phone etiquette for handling inquiries and reservations effectively
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and attention to detail in all tasks undertaken

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• Company: Smeaton Nursery Gardens & Tearooms
• Hours: Full-time
• Salary: £7.55 - £12.21 per hour

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated people who will ensure the smooth running of our busy tearoom by providing an excellent and highly efficient service to our customers.  We don’t need people necessarily with a lot of experience, just enthusiastic people who learn quickly and are willing to follow direction.

Duties will include

• Greeting and interacting with customers
• Taking, preparation and serving orders of food and beverages
• Keeping all areas of tearoom to a high standard of cleanliness
• Money handling

Hours of work: 9am - 4.00pm/4.30pm

5 days per week - weekend working essential

Own transport would be an advantage due to rural location

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• Company: East Lothian Council
• Hours: Full-time
• Salary: £7.55 - £12.21 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprentice to join Road Services at East Lothian Council.

As part of East Lothian Council's 'Support for Employability' commitment to promote youth opportunities in the County, this post is open to those who are aged 16 – 19 and reside in East Lothian. (For those who are disabled or care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29). You will be asked to confirm you meet this criteria when you complete the application form.

This opportunity is fixed term for 24 months and will be based at Penston House, Macmerry.

There will be ongoing support from an external training provider to achieve an HNC in Civil Engineering.

You will be involved in the Council’s Modern Apprenticeship Scheme and will be supervised to undertake the following tasks

• To assist in the delivery of engineering construction projects through the design, assessments, reports, drawings and contract documents
• To assist in the monitoring of construction work
• To assist with the provision of roads related advice associated with Planning Applications
• To assist with traffic and road safety matters
• General office duties

You must provide evidence of a minimum of 5 standard Grades, or National Qualifications, including English and Maths and a technical subject, a Higher pass level B or above in either Maths or Physics, or significant appropriate work experience.

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