Senior Joiner

About Us

The Ridge was founded in 2012 to address local issues around lack of access to training and support in the Dunbar area. We have grown to become the go-to provider of local, effective, personalised, and holistic empowerment for local people, helping them overcome challenges and move beyond dependency towards contribution and fulfilment.

The charity operates a wholly-owned trading subsidiary social enterprise construction company, The Ridge Foundations CIC (TRF), which provides high-quality traditional skills training—primarily through stonemasonry and joinery apprenticeships and SQA-accredited courses—for youngsters not thriving in mainstream school settings. TRF also restores derelict properties in the Dunbar Conservation Area, owned and managed by The Ridge SCIO on behalf of the community, and undertakes external commercial contracts to expand trainee experience and generate income.

Across The Ridge, our focus is on enabling people to fulfill their potential, helping them tackle barriers and gain the skills to live life to the full.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in both large and small-scale joinery contracts, working as part of a small team to support the Joinery Foreman, assist junior team members, and perform practical joinery tasks. We seek an individual with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in all aspects of joinery, who shares our vision of delivering a high level of service and workmanship for both internal and external projects.

The role requires a good understanding of organizational and client needs to contribute to successful project delivery, along with a proven track record as a senior joiner. We are a friendly team focused on community work and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Joinery Foreman on large and small-scale joinery contracts.
• Assist junior team members in practical joinery tasks.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and service delivery for internal and external projects.
• Contribute to project success through organizational awareness and understanding of client needs.

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant joinery experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Proven track record as a senior joiner.

Schedule

Full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday.

Location

Primarily based in Dunbar, with work also taking place in and around Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Borders.

Pay

Excellent competitive salary.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• NEST Pension.
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including 8 days of public holidays.