Technician - Engineering Technology (Motor Vehicle/Mechanical)

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus, a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site, and Balloch Campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as a Technician on a permanent basis.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to support us in delivery of our practical activities within Motor Vehicle and Mechanical curriculum. If you have proven experience of practical technical ability in Motor Vehicle or Mechanical, you might be this person, and we would like to hear from you. Working with other technicians and on your own, you will support lecturers by ensuring materials and apparatus are available for use by students in Motor Vehicle and Mechanical workshop activities. This includes working in the relevant programme team to build relevant apparatus and provide demonstrations to colleagues and students, as necessary.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to plan and complete their work to departmental objectives. They will also have a passion to support students to learn.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Supporting Curriculum Delivery
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and fit for use
• Stock control to support curriculum
• Promote Health and Safety

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Shortlisting will take place on 17 September

Interviews week: Wednesday 25 September

If you have not heard from us by 22 September, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. 

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

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