Technician – Fabrication and Welding

35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Permanent Full-Time

Grade E: Salary range £29,932 - £33,470 per annum

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 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 and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

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

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled Fabrication and Welding Technician to support the delivery of our Fabrication and Welding programmes. If you have proven practical and technical experience in the Fabrication and Welding industry and a passion for sharing your knowledge, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will work both independently and collaboratively with other technicians to support lecturers. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that materials and apparatus are available for student use during workshop activities. Additionally, you will work with the programme team to build relevant apparatus, provide demonstrations to colleagues and students, and provide active support during practical lessons.

Key Accountabilities:

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

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

· Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities

· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions

· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 9th February 2025

Shortlisting will take place on: 11th February 2025

Interviews will take place at Inverness Campus (MS Teams on request) on: 20th February 2025

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

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.