Job vacancies 16 January 2026
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 sales assistant, Haddington
- company: Bayne's the Family Bakers
- hours: 25 hours per week
- salary: Up to £12.42 per hour
What you key responsibilites 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 & facilities.
Ideally you will have:
Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go.
Great communication skills.
A positive attitude, we’ll need you be resilient.
Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don’t worry, we’ll teach you).
You will be required to be flexible with your hours, you will need to be available to work between Monday to Sunday any 5 days from 7.
Please only apply if you can commit to this.
Siting team member, Prestonpans
- company: Haven
- hours: Full time/Part time (seasonal)
- salary: Up to £12.21 per hour
In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for setting up, siting, and fine-tuning our caravans to perfection! Working with a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be hands-on in positioning caravans on site, carrying out adjustments, and ensuring each one is guest ready. With your help, our holiday park will be picture-perfect and ready for memorable stays!
Key Responsibilities:
Safely transport, position, and site caravans in line with safety protocols, park guidelines and site plans.
Level, connect, and secure caravans, ensuring each unit is properly prepared for guest use.
Assist with caravan relocation and removal as needed.
Conduct basic maintenance tasks on caravans, including exterior cleaning and minor repairs.
Inspect caravans for any safety or functionality issues and report findings to the maintenance team.
Work closely with the wider facilities team to provide seamless, high-quality service across the park.
Grocery retail assistant, Longniddry
- company: Marigotta LTD
- hours: Part time
- salary: Up to £12.90 per hour
Margiotta, is looking for a retail assistant for our Longniddry store.
The role will include cash handling, shelf stacking, customer service, stocking up, cleaning and other tasks relating to the role.
Retail experience would be preferred, however full training will be provided.
The shifts will be part time, flexible hours and will include weekends. All roles will need to be fully flexible; weekends will be essential.
Security team member, Prestonpans
- company: Haven
- hours: Full time/Part time (seasonal)
- salary: £12.82 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and patrol the holiday park to always ensure safety and security to our guests, owners and team.
Assist in the management of park access, ensuring only authorised individuals and guests or owners are permitted on site.
Respond promptly and professionally to any security-related incidents, such as medical emergencies, alarms, or guest concerns.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of incidents, reporting to management as required.
Provide friendly and helpful guest experiences, assisting with information on guest queries.
Collaborate with other team members and park functions to create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Requirements
Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) license.
Previous experience in a security role, preferably within the hospitality or leisure industry, is an advantage.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
High attention to detail and excellent observational skills.
Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Commitment to delivering excellent service in line with Haven’s values.
Dispatch and e-sales team member
- company: Alba Trees
- hours: Full time
- salary: £13.50 per hour
The role is key to our operation, and you will play an important part in it. You will collate and pack complex orders where accuracy and a fast pace are critical.
Candidates should have a keen interest in working in a fast-paced outdoor environment and will be happy supporting the wider team as required. The role can be physically demanding at times and a strong work ethic is essential. You will need to liaise with other team members and departments daily to ensure we achieve our targets.
Applicants must be passionate about delivering great service in the team and enjoy working in an agricultural / production style environment. You will be a team player and good communicator, who is keen to learn new skills and share them with your team.