Engineering Technician (UHI Perth)

UHI; Perth; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UHI Perth, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support teaching across engineering disciplines. The post focuses on fabrication, welding and workshop machinery, including CNC and laser cutting gear.

You will bring hands-on engineering experience and a relevant qualification or apprenticeship, with an optional HNC in engineering. The role emphasizes safety and practical workshop management, with PVG considerations for working with students.

Qualifications

• Experience across engineering, fabrication, welding or manufacturing.
• Completed relevant engineering/fabrication/welding qualification or apprenticeship.
• Desirable HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain engineering workshops, machinery and tools.
• Support practical teaching and demonstrations in engineering disciplines.
• Maintain stock and workshop resources.
• Provide technical guidance on safe use of equipment; fault finding and routine maintenance.

Skills

Engineering experience

Fabrication

Welding

Manufacturing

Maintenance

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

HNC in engineering (desirable)

Tools

CNC machinery

Laser cutting equipment

Job description

Location Perth, Scotland Salary £32,844.98 to £34,945.90 per annum Application Deadline Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Job Summary

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.

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