Job vacancies 21 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.
Outdoor Nursery Manager, Dunbar
- Company: Dunbar Private Nursery
- Hours: Full time & part-time/job share considered
- Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per year based on experience
Lead the Adventure: Nursery Manager wanted for Dunbar’s first outdoor nursery.
Are you passionate about early childhood education with a love for the great outdoors? This is your chance to shape something truly special. We are launching Dunbar’s first-ever outdoor nursery and are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced outdoor nursery manager to lead the way.
We need someone who is:
- Passionate about outdoor learning and early childhood education.
- Experienced in nursery leadership (minimum 2 years of management experience) and working in a GIFREC environment.
- Knowledgeable in Curriculum for Excellence, child development and welfare best practices.
- A confident leader who can support and motivate a team.
- Organised and proactive, able to manage everything from training to finances.
- Committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and engaging nursery where every child can flourish.
Essential qualifications & experience
- SCQF Level 9 or working towards it / BA in Childcare Practice
- SSSC registration
- Up to date PVG certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in childcare, with 2 years in management.
Funeral Arranger, Tranent
- Company: Co-op
- Hours: Part-time (18.75 hours per week)
- Salary: £12.62 per hour
At Co-op Funeralcare, we take pride in helping families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones.
You don’t need previous experience as we provide full training and ongoing support so you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role.
What you’ll do
- as a certified funeral arranger, you’ll provide expert guidance and advice to help clients plan the perfect service
- assist with family visits and answer any queries they have
- build positive relationships in the local community
- hold the fort at the funeral home (there will be times when you’ll be the only one in branch)
- support with manual handling of coffins and the deceased
This role would suit people who have
- a passion for delivering great customer service and building relationships
- excellent communication and admin skills plus strong attention to detail to make sure regulatory policies and processes are always adhered to
- high levels of empathy, discretion and care
Ledger & Administrative Assistant, Macmerry
- Company: George Brown & Sons Engineers
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £25,700 per year
We are looking for a full-time ledger and administrative assistant to join our team in Macmerry Industrial Estate.
This busy and varied role involves liaising with clients and colleagues alike via the telephone, email and face to face. A polite, personable and helpful manner alongside fluency in spoken and written English being imperative.
Fencer, Musselburgh
- Company: Root One East Ltd
- Hours: Full-time
- Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year
Root One East Ltd are looking for reliable, experienced and motivated Fencers to join our expanding team. You will be required to carry out fencing work for mostly the new housing market in the Lothians and Borders. Experience in 1.80 high Palisade fencing is required.
This is a year-round permanent position. PPE and tools provided. Rates of pay will vary depending on experience and qualifications with generous over-time payments on additional hours. CSCS card preferred. Full driving license essential and confident pulling a trailer.
CNC Development Operator & Conversions Apprentice, North Berwick
- Company: Jerba Campervans
- Salary: £11.00 - £11.50 per hour (rising to £12.60 per hour)
- Closing date: 14 March 2025
Jerba Campervans is a 100% employee owned business - so everybody in the workforce has a vested interest in its growth and success. Based in North Berwick we manufacture brand new VW campervans and with annual sales of over £3m we have customers from across the UK. We specialise in high quality and have a market leading reputation for both finish and customer service.
We expect all employees to be passionate and committed, to ask questions and be innovative, to build solid relationships with other employees and to roll up their sleeves and help each other out whenever it is needed - being a team player is absolutely vital.
Jerba Campervans is a 4 Day Week employer and our working week is Tuesday to Friday – we are closed on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
We are looking for a capable individual who is comfortable working with computers and who can quickly build skills with both CNC and CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to take full advantage of our CNC machine’s capabilities. In addition to this primary responsibility, the role will also involve assisting with a wide range of van conversion tasks across the business, hence practical skills and abilities are also a key necessity.
No previous work experience in actual CNC operation or campervan fitting is required, however, all applicants must be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD).
- Show that you are comfortable working with computers and have the ability to quickly build skills with both CNC and CAD.
- Show a proven interest in and enthusiasm for hands on tasks where precision and quality can be demonstrated.
- Have an innovative approach to problem solving and be a willing team player.