Technician Electrical Installation (UHI Inverness)

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.

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of curriculum in Electrical Installation and across UHI Inverness through the management and maintenance of specialised workshops and laboratories including equipment used in these environments. Education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to continually focus on enhancing the student experience, work constructively in teams and across the College activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Support: Provide demonstration support of electrical wiring systems and equipment to assist lecturing staff in effective and safe delivery, e.g., by workshop activity support.
• Preparation: Prepare and layout materials and equipment required by lecturers to enable class delivery.
• Curriculum Support: Actively support curriculum delivery within the workshop, assisting lecturing staff in setting up and building tasks for students to undertake, and providing guidance and support to students during practical sessions.
• Demonstration: Build demonstration boards and other items to support curriculum delivery.
• Student Assistance: Provide information and support to students undertaking project work to contribute to their success.
• Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, stock, and furnishings in the relevant facilities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance of equipment and perform repairs.
• Storage Management: Maintain storage to ensure appropriate availability and compliance with legal requirements and Health & Safety Regulations for any hazardous materials.
• Material Preparation: Prepare materials for use by student groups to enable them to complete tasks.
• Calibration: Ensure that all measuring equipment is maintained in good working order and as necessary, calibrated.
• Facility Management: Ensure that all related facilities are in good, secure, and safe running order to support curriculum delivery, student learning, and events.
• Stock Control: Maintain a cost-effective and accurate stock control system, ensuring that optimum stock levels are maintained, and order materials as required.
• Material Issuance: Issue materials, tools, and equipment for use by students to enable them to complete tasks as set by the lecturing staff.
• Recycling: Reclaim and recycle materials wherever possible to minimize costs and maximise sustainability.
• Workshop Cleanliness: Ensure workshops are kept tidy and clean, and waste materials are removed.
• Installation: Carry out installation, transference, etc., of equipment as and when required, and maintain inspection and safety records to comply with Health and Safety procedures.
• Safety Procedures: Participate in safety procedures such as risk assessments and safety audits to contribute towards the safety of the environment for staff and students.
• Health & Safety Induction: Provide a Health & Safety induction for new staff and students in the use of equipment.
• First Aid: Undertake training in First Aid and be prepared to act as a College designated "First Aider" to ensure Health & Safety standards are met.
• Training: Undertake training and mini-bus test as appropriate to facilitate curricular delivery out-with the Inverness College Campus.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements in procedures and processes to improve efficiency.
• Policy Compliance: Abide by all the College's policies and procedures.

Working Requirements

Flexibility: In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties resulting from organisational change, restructuring or temporary reassignment of work, within broad parameters limited by the grading of the post.

Health and Safety: It is the responsibility of all staff to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others whilst at work. You must not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety and must co-operate with Inverness College in complying with its statutory obligations.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 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

Terms and Conditions

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

Application Closing date: Sunday 20th July at 23:59. Shortlisting will take place on: Tuesday 22nd July. Interviews (In person/MS Teams) to take place on: Thursday 7th August. 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.

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department.