💼 Full-Time Position

Mechanical Workshop Technician/Senior Technician

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Heriot-Watt University
📍 Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Location
Midlothian, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 24, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Role: Mechanical Workshop Technician/Senior Technician

Directorate: The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Salary: Grade 5 - £26,707 - £31,236 or Grade 6 - £31,236 - £36,636 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended

Rewards and Benefits: 28 (G5) or 33 (G6) days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff

About our Team

A mechanical workshop technician is required to provide support for teaching and research as part of a large team of 12 technical staff. The mechanical workshop has a range of machinery including conventional workshop equipment (lathes, mills etc.) CNC machines, 3D printers and other tooling. The role holder is required to aid design, construct, adapt, repair, and maintain precision mechanical devices, electro-mechanical and optical equipment. You will also assist with the setting up and running of training classes for und...