The Peeblean Jobs Board: March 2025
A full-time gardener role has come up at Cringletie Hotel - all the details on their FB page. Start date is 28 April with some seasonal adjustment to hours. Added 27/3.
Performance Physio and Pilates are looking for a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Added 27/3.
The County Hotel are advertising for front of house and kitchen staff (18+). Added 25/3.
Local accountancy firm JRW Hogg and Thorburn are advertising a Practice Accounts Senior position. Full-time and part-time options available. Added 24/3.
M&D Taxis are looking for a part-time driver (25+) to do a few shifts a week. Must have 12 months minimum driving experience. Support available to get taxi badge and medical. Added 24/3.
Tweed Valley Bikes who are looking for a full-time bike mechanic. Closing date is 11 April. Added 24/3.
Staff vacancies are being advertised for Broughton Village Store: a part-time permanent role to work 12-16 hrs / week and a weekend temporary position. Must be 18+ due to licensing laws. Details on their FB page. Added 23/3.
Also in Broughton, the Laurel Bank Tea Room is looking for front of house staff for Saturdays. Email Skerr7893 (at) gmail.com if interested. Added 23/3
Live Borders has a vacancy for a temporary leisure assistant at Peebles Swimming Pool, working 14 hours/week. A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is a requirement but this training can be provided. Recruitment page (vacancy 0387). Added 21/3.
Ross Falla is looking for a landscaper / labourer for an initial six month period with the possibility of extension. Details on his FB page. Added 21/3.
Cleaning job at Tesco (Peebles) - working for OCS Cleaning company - shifts are Monday 2-7, Wednesady 8-12, Saturday 2-7. 14 hours plus holiday cover. If interested, speak to April in the store. Posted on FB 19/3. Added 21/3
Zoom Motorhome Hire are recruiting part-time valeters and cleaners for the 2025 hire season. Applicants must be able to work Fridays and Saturdays and be 17+. Added 21/3
Blackwood Smith are advertising for an estate agent to join their team. Note - this was posted on 18 February and is still on their website but it might be worth checking if the opportunity is still open. Added 21/3.
Jim Whitson AKA The Blazing Blacksmith is looking for a new blacksmith/assistant for a full time permanent role at his base at Waterheads (between Eddlesotn and Leadburn). Ideally applicants would have a few years of forging or fabrication experience. Details on his FB page. Added 18/3
The Green Tree in Peebles is advertising a Bar Person vacancy. The role is full-time and will involve evening and weekend working. Added 17/3.
The Bike Shop Innerleithen are seeking full time and part time staff. A shop assistant and bike mechanic position are available.
Scottish Borders Council is advertising for bus drivers in Peebles and Galashiels. Rate is £12.56 per hour and these are permanent full-time roles. Closing date 30 March.
The team at Coltman’s Kitchen, Deli and Bar are on the hunt for a front of house staff member. Hours are flexible but will be a mix of midweek daytime, weekends and evening shifts.
Fiona and Ian at Horseshoe in Eddleston are looking for a chef.
Addiction treatment centre, Castle Craig has a number of vacancies, including:
Admissions Case Manager (Part-Time)
Specialty Doctor (Resident Medical Officer)
Recovery Advocate – Full-Time or Part-Time
Housekeeping Assistant
Groundskeeping Assistant
Catering Assistant
Maintenance Technician
Forest Research - part of the Forestry Commission - have vacancies based at Roslin with blended (hybrid) working, civil service benefits and pension:
Workshop Technician - £32k, closing 30 March.
Internal Communications Manager - £39k-£42k, blended working, civil service benefits/pension. Closing 23 March
HR Services Team Leader - £32k. Closing 23 March.
Programme Support and Comms Assistant - £29k, blended working, civil service benefits/pension. Closing 23 March
Scottish Borders Council are advertising:
A cleaner for Broughton PS (closes 17/3)
Teacher of Inclusion and Wellbeing (Tweedddale Cluster) (closes 20/4)
There are a number of roles at Whim Hall Care Centre - including care assistant, cook and activity co-ordinator.
Senior Cadet Instructor - Granton, Edinburgh
Royal Forth Yacht Club are recruiting a Senior Instructor to teach junior members as part of their cadet programme. The sessions are on Tuesday evenings from 6-9pm for 'on the water' evenings and 6-8pm for 'on-shore' sessions from mid-April to September. The Senior Instructor is expected to plan and manage the training sessions and work with assistant instructors, safety boat crew and onshore volunteers from the club to deliver the training. Payment is £100 per session.
Schools Out have opportunities for holiday staff working either full-time or part-time hours.
Semichem in Peebles are advertising for a full-time store manager (£24k+) and a part-time sales assistant (8 hours).
Current vacancies at Peebles Hydro include Receptionist and Kitchen Porter.
Stobo vacancies include spa therapist, laundry assistant, porter, reservations co-ordinator and food/beverage team members.
Calzeat & Co, the textile manufacturer, have a vacancy for a warper, full-time or part-time. The job is based at their base in Symington (near Biggar) and you can either email enquiries@calzeat.com or leave your details in their shop (64 High Street, Peebles).
Driftwood Adventure, the watersports and outdoor activities company, are advertising for freelance instructors and guides for the 2025 season. The work runs from March to October and they’re looking for freelance instructors (qualified or working toward it) and trainee instructors (perfect for school leavers). Pay is ‘competitive’ but no details given.
The cafe at Dawyck Botanic Garden are on the hunt for a chef to work full time hours, 9-5, 5 days/week.
Macdonald Cardona Hotel are recruiting a junior sous chef. Rate is £15.50/hour and the shifts will involve weekend working. They can offer temporary accommodation and other benefits.
Forest Holidays at Glentress have vacancies for food and beverage assistants (permanent roles, p/t and f/t) and a part-time, permanent houskeeper. The rate for both positions is £11.44/hour, rising to £12/hour if targets are met.