Job vacancies 11 July 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.
Cheesemaker - trainee or experienced, Yester Mains, Haddington
- Company: Yester Farm Dairies Ltd
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £13.00 - £13.80 per hour
This growing family business producing and supplying quality dairy products UK-wide is looking for an additional cheese maker to join the production team. There is scope for progression for the right person.
You will work with our Production Manager and Operation Supervisor to help create our artisan range of soft cheeses, Flor di latte mozzarella and cultured creams, all made from our own fresh milk on the family farm in East Lothian.
We are looking for someone with a good attitude, an ability to learn quickly and willingness to work in accordance with strict processes and procedures. Experience is not as important as attitude for this role. If you are the right person we will teach you all you need to know about cheesemaking.
A background in a food safe environment including knowledge of BRC accreditation standards would be beneficial but not essential as all training will be provided.
Health and Safety Advisor Apprenticeship, Torness, Dunbar
- Company: Metlen Energy & Metals
Skilled Labourer, East Lothian
- Company: Campbell & Smith Construction Group Ltd
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: From £25,000 per year
HR Apprentice, The Army, UK
- Company: The Army
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: From £26,334 per year
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Be fully trained in HR but gain military skills that set you apart from civilian HR specialists
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Travel with your unit wherever they go – at home or overseas
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Gain qualifications up to degree level in HR Practice and Business Administration
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Enjoy exceptional prospects for promotion into specialist roles, such as Chartered Accountant
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To qualify, you must be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months, pass a basic fitness test, and have GCSEs grade A – D / 9 – 3 in at least English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
Leisure Assistant, Haddington
- Company: Enjoy East Lothian Ltd
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £12.55 - £13.74 per hour
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To support the Service Manager in maintaining a high standard of organisation and operation. To supervise the use of the facilities to maintain high levels of safety, cleanliness and customer satisfaction
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To maintain effective control and supervision of all customers within public areas of the building and its surrounds.
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To carry out lifeguard duties, undertake rescues and administer remedial treatment as may be required, and to maintain the appropriate standard of qualification
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To supervise the use of the Centre, to maintain the standard of facilities and equipment as required by the Service Manager to meet requirements of Health and Safety
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To carry out cleaning duties in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness & hygiene at all times
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To undertake instruction and coaching in activities
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To set out and clear away equipment and furniture
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To assist with the organisation of events and promotion of the Centre
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To actively promote the friendly, welcoming, caring image of the Centre in assisting members of the public.
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On an occasional basis to relieve reception and cafeteria staff
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To undertake occasional Assistant Service Manager duties to ensure the continued operation of the Centre.
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Such other reasonable duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required by the Chief Executive or his representative from time to time
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Essential: RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
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Desirable: ASA or SSTQ Swim Teacher Level 1 or 2, Coaching qualification exercise to music and/or relevant sport, Level 1 qualification in General Gymnastics, HNC/HND/SVQ Level 3 in a sport, exercise or facility operations discipline, Pool Plant Certificate, First Aid at Work
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Excellent customer focus and care skills
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Effective communication & interpersonal skills
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Health & Safety awareness
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Experience in customer facing role
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Experience in cash handling environment
Modern Apprentice - Trainee Roads Officer
- Company: East Lothian Council
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £7.55 - £12.21 per hour
- Closing date: 14 July 2025
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.