Builders for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Abbeyside CarpentryBBC/AmazonBECK interiors
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years27%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Builder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £36,767 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,232 – £46,243 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
General Builder
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDumper OperationElectrical ExperienceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementCarpentryJoineryProperty Refurbishment Operative / General Builder
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDump TruckCar up to 3.5 TonnesDumper OperationDriving LicenceTipper Trucks+2 moreSkills
Category C LicenceHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingCommercial DrivingCrane OperationMinor Refurbishment WorksSelf Employed Handyman/Gardener
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringAbrasive Wheels CertificateManufacturingLoad SlingingSVQMaintenanceSkills
Organisational SkillsMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeWarehouse ExperienceComputer LiteracyITSteelwork
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIA+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDrivingHousekeeper
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSSSCSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHazardous Waste ManagementEnvironmental AuditsGreggs Team Member
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood HandlingHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBasic MathsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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What's the average time to fill a builder role?
The average time to fill a builder role is 114 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 a builder?
Common licenses or certifications for builders include: CSCS, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to builders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to builders include: housekeeper, self employed handyman/gardener and general builder.
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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