Construction Technician

Construction Technician

35 Hours (1FTE) Permanent

Grade E £28,432 - £31,970 (rising to £29,932 - £33,470 from 1 September 2024)

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 currently seeking a construction technician to join us on a permanent basis, working mainly between the Brickwork and Painting departments.

We are seeking a suitably skilled person who enjoys maintaining, repairing equipment and supporting curriculum activities. Providing support to prepare materials for the Construction areas. Provide support in maintain machines and equipment including surveying equipment, materials testing as well as workshop tools and machinery.

You will be required to maintain Health and Safety equipment and processes, order materials, set up and take down in workshops and materials labs, maintaining equipment including PPE and drive a van or minibus. Being an effective team member and able to deliver a high-quality customer service is a key focus of this role.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

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

·      Local Government Pension Scheme

·       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: 04 July 2024

Shortlisting will take place on 05 July 2024

Interviews will be held on 12 July 2024

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@ uhi.ac.uk or on .

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.