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Job vacancies 20 December 2024

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.

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Care Assistant, East Lothian locations

  • Company: Cera Care
  • Hours: Full-time, part-time, bank/relief 
  • Salary: £12.00 (Mon-Fri). £12.40 (weekends), mileage allowance if driver

Cera is Europe’s largest provider of digital-first home healthcare, we are redefining healthcare by moving more and more services out of hospitals and into people’s own homes.  We truly value you and the work you do! Our Care teams are at the core of Cera’s vision of empowering people to live longer, healthier lives in their own homes and you are our greatest asset.

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need.  It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Find out more and apply

Service Desk Engineer Modern Apprentice, Musselburgh

  • Company: DaXtra Technologies
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Salary: £16,000 per year

As an Apprentice Support Engineer, you will learn to provide first-line technical support to internal and external clients.  You’ll diagnose software and service issues, troubleshoot configuration and deployment errors, and deliver effective solutions through email, chat, or phone.  You will learn to diagnose and troubleshoot software and service problems and help our clients install, configure and use our applications and programs.

What we are looking for:

  • You’re naturally a helper, enjoy assisting people with computer issues and are able to explain technical details simply, with confidence and authority.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ultimately, you will be a person the customers trust. They will rely on you to provide timely and accurate solutions to their technical problems.
  • As an apprentice, we are expecting individuals that are keen to learn and expand their knowledge and career prospects by working and learning inside a professional, and progressive software and services company.

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.

Find out more and apply

Sales Assistant, Tranent

  • Company: Penny Petroleum
  • Hours: Part-time (12 hours including weekend)
  • Salary: £12.00 per hour

At Penny Petroleum our aim is to become the ultimate forecourt convenience.  We believe we are a great place to shop and an even better place to work!

If you're an enthusiastic, people focused, results driven person who is up for a challenge (and all the rewards it brings along the way) then we want to hear from you!

As this role includes lone working and the unsupervised sale of alcohol, it is a requirement that you are age 18 or over.

Find out more and apply

Kitchen Assistant, Haddington

  • Company: Haddington Care Home
  • Hours: Full-time 
  • Salary: £12.00 per hour 

Nestled among the beauty of Haddington in East Lothian, our care home provides bespoke care and exceptional living standards. With 68-residents, we offer around-round-the-clock specialised services encompassing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative care for older individuals.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

As Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our kitchen, helping to prepare delicious meals and keeping our workspace in top condition. Your efforts will ensure that every aspect of food preparation runs smoothly, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.

Find out more and apply

 

Trainee Bus Driver, Musselburgh

  • Company: Lothian Group (East Coast Buses)
  • Hours: Full-time 
  • Salary: £12.00 per hour (£15.55 per hour once qualified)

As a service colleague, you will work across a variety of departments to ensure the efficient running of our stores.

Lothian Buses is hiring Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team!

As a Trainee Bus Driver, you’ll receive all the necessary training, from gaining your provisional licence to becoming fully qualified, all of which is fully funded by Lothian, letting you drive your career forward.

Why drive with Lothian?

  • Paid Training: Training pay rate £12p/h for the first 5 weeks whilst you train to gain your PCV Bus Licence (Cat D)
  • Competitive Salary: Starting at £15.55 per hour plus overtime opportunities with enhanced rates.
  • Employee Benefits: Enjoy a full range of benefits including free travel, free health plan, full uniform provided and access to a range of discounts for hundreds of retailers.
  • Be Part of a Team: Join a company that values inclusivity, teamwork, and excellent customer service
  • Training and Development: Annual paid training to help maintain your driver qualification

What we’re looking for

  • Friendly and Approachable: You’ll be the face of Lothian Buses, delivering outstanding customer service
  • Safe and Responsible: Safety is our priority, so we need drivers who take pride in their work
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence: Held for at least 12 months (no more than 6 penalty points)
  • Positive Attitude: A can-do mindset and willingness to learn

Find out more and apply