Technician Construction - WLC00696

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Livingston is seeking a Technician for their Computing, Engineering, and Built Environment faculty. The successful candidate will maintain workshop machinery and ensure compliance with health and safety practices. Applicants should have a qualification at SCQF level 5 and strong experience in a relevant construction discipline. The role offers permanent employment and excellent on-site facilities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Career average pension scheme

Excellent on-site facilities

Transport and health benefits

Retail discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure meticulous monitoring of health and safety practices.
• Complete risk and COSHH assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive records of equipment and maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance of workshop machinery

Health and Safety compliance

Developing maintenance schedules

Education

Qualification at SCQF level 5

Tools

Wood cutting machines

Surface planers

Spindle moulders

Job description

Job Description

Technician Construction

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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