UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Facilities Technician
| Reference no. | NWH FTN 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £31,567 - £33,405 per annum |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week, full-time |
| Location | Thurso |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Tuesday 14th April 2026 |
Position: We are seeking a Facilities Technician to be based at our Thurso campus. This post will be required to travel periodically to other sites to provide technical expertise and undertake packages of maintenance works.
Responsibilities:
The post holder will be expected to observe safe working practices ensuring the provision of a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors to the College.
- You will provide skilled technical maintenance across the College estate, applying recognised trade skills (e.g., joinery, plumbing, or similar) to undertake repairs, alterations and project works that require a higher level of technical competence than routine facilities tasks.
- Working with a significant degree of autonomy, you will be required to diagnose faults, undertake complex repairs and support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across multiple campuses.
- You will provide facility and maintenance support including ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards and that building systems operate at optimum efficiency.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates must have demonstrable time-served practical experience in a recognised building trade (e.g., joinery, plumbing, electrical or similar). A relevant trade qualification (SVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) would be advantageous to your application.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Benefits of working for us:
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
- 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
- Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
- Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.