Technician Construction

West Lothian College; Livingston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Livingston is seeking a Workshop Technician for its Computing, Engineering, and Built Environment Faculty. This full-time, permanent role involves maintaining workshop machinery and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and practical experience in a construction discipline. You will benefit from generous leave, a pension scheme, and excellent onsite facilities. Applications close on August 7, 2025.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Career average pension scheme

On-site gym

On-site restaurant

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and servicing of workshop machinery.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to conduct and update risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service workshop machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety practices.
• Complete and monitor risk assessments.

Skills

Maintenance of workshop machinery

Health and Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Qualification at SCQF level 5

Tools

Wood cutting machines

Surface planers

Spindle moulders

Drills

Job description

Location: West Lothian College Almondvale Crescent Livingston West Lothian, EH54 7EP

Salary: £27,839 - £31,283 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment Faculty

Start Date: September 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 3 Points 11 to 18

£27,839 to £31,283 per annum

(subject to pending job evaluation)

West Lothian College is seeking a skilled Technician to join our faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment. As part of our vibrant and progressive team, you will contribute to an environment that is dedicated to delivering exceptional education to both industry professionals and individuals.

We are excited to present an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced Workshop Technician who possesses expertise in the maintenance and servicing of workshop machinery, including wood cutting machines, surface planers, spindle moulders, drills, and various other tools and equipment. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of working autonomously, and proficient in developing and executing maintenance schedules efficiently. A strong understanding of regulatory and statutory Health and Safety requirements, along with the ability to conduct and update risk assessments, is essential. Ideally, candidates will have a solid background in a relevant construction discipline, and hold a qualification at SCQF level 5. In this technician role, ensuring the meticulous monitoring of health and safety practices will be a crucial aspect, encompassing tasks such as completing risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and maintaining comprehensive records.

Working for the college you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts.The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

Closing date for applications is 7 th August 2025.

Interviews will take place onsite at West Lothian College on 19 th August 2025.

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