Engineering Technician

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Working within the engineering area, you will provide practical and technical support to teaching and learning across engineering disciplines, with particular emphasis on fabrication and welding. The role also supports a broad range of engineering workshop equipment and technologies, including CNC machinery and laser cutting equipment.

You will have practical experience across a broad range of engineering, fabrication, welding, manufacturing, maintenance or closely related technical work. You will have completed a relevant engineering, fabrication, welding or manufacturing qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent combination of technical training and practical experience. An HNC in an engineering discipline or other appropriate qualification or experience is desirable.

The role involves preparing and maintaining engineering workshops, machinery, specialist equipment, tools, materials and teaching resources; supporting practical teaching and demonstrations; maintaining stock and workshop resources; undertaking routine maintenance and fault finding; and providing technical guidance on the safe and effective use of engineering equipment.

Sponsorship will not be available for this role.

Closing Date: 23:45 on Wednesday 11 November 2026

Interview date:
Tuesday 24 November 2026

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.

Please see our website for job specification and skills needed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: UHI Perth Salary: £32,844.98 to £34,945.90 a year

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Perth, PH1 2NX
Working pattern:
On-site Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Engineering Technician

Full Time, Permanent

35 hours per week

£32,844.98 to £34,945.90 per annum

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Working within the engineering area, you will provide practical and technical support to teaching and learning across engineering disciplines, with particular emphasis on fabrication and welding. The role also supports a broad range of engineering workshop equipment and technologies, including CNC machinery and laser cutting equipment.

You will have practical experience across a broad range of engineering, fabrication, welding, manufacturing, maintenance or closely related technical work. You will have completed a relevant engineering, fabrication, welding or manufacturing qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent combination of technical training and practical experience. An HNC in an engineering discipline or other appropriate qualification or experience is desirable.

The role involves preparing and maintaining engineering workshops, machinery, specialist equipment, tools, materials and teaching resources; supporting practical teaching and demonstrations; maintaining stock and workshop resources; undertaking routine maintenance and fault finding; and providing technical guidance on the safe and effective use of engineering equipment.

Sponsorship will not be available for this role.

Closing Date: 23:45 on Wednesday 11 November 2026

Interview date:
Tuesday 24 November 2026

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.

Please see our website for job specification and skills needed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.