Builders for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
East Shore CabinetryAbekAntonine builders ltdTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 387 profiles for Builders in Edinburgh
Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Builder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £36,767 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,232 – £46,243 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateAsbestos AwarenessFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
SalesMarketingNegotiationCarpentryMicrosoft OutlookPlumbingGroundsworker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerDriving LicenceSkills
WeldingFabricationSheet MetalMechanical EngineeringPower ToolsCommunication SkillsHousekeeper
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceSSSCSkills
GP Surgery ExperiencePatient CareKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsPlasteringCare HomeLabourer/Landscape Builder
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerSkills
Customer ServiceSalesCommunication SkillsRetail SalesTime ManagementFilingJoiner/Carpenter
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceConstruction ExperienceSkills
Hand ToolsPower ToolsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDrivingJoinerySkipper
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPersonal LicenceSkills
BartendingBricklayingFirst AidEnglishCommunication SkillsHotel Experience
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What's the average time to fill a builder role?
The average time to fill a builder role is 129 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a builder?
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, groundsworker and labourer/landscape 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 11 years of professional experience.
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