Builders for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
DPD Warehouse
Howdens
Accenture
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 380 profiles for Builders in Edinburgh
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Builder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £34,954 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £60,994 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Housekeeper
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationProtecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipDriving LicenceSSSCSkills
GP Surgery ExperienceOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommercial DrivingCommunication SkillsLeadershipJoiner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerDriving LicenceCSCS Gold CardSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFirst Fix CarpentryJoineryCarpentryForklift Driver/Warehouse Operative
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationSide LoaderCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingShipping & ReceivingLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceJoiner/Carpenter
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerDriving LicenceJoineryCSCS Gold CardSVQSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsExtracurricular Activity PlanningEvent Management ExperienceSports Competition Team ManagementEvents ManagementJoiner and Carpenter
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSNVQCSCS Gold CardSkills
CarpentryFirst Fix CarpentryJoineryWoodworkingRoofingConstruction ExperienceSelf Employed Handyman/Gardener
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringAbrasive Wheels CertificateManufacturingLoad SlingingSVQMaintenanceSkills
Organisational SkillsMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeWarehouse ExperienceComputer LiteracyIT
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What's the average time to fill a builder role?
The average time to fill a builder role is 119 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do builders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a builder include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for builders?
Common licenses or certifications for builders include: Driving Licence, CSCS and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to builders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to builders include: housekeeper, joiner and carpenter and joiner.
What level of education is common for a builder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a builder in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a builder?
Most builders have 14 years of professional experience.
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