Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Training Technician to join our Engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you'll combine your technical expertise with supporting students in developing practical engineering skills within our engineering workshops.We're looking for an experienced engineering professional who holds an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Fabrication and Welding or Mechanical Manufacture and Maintenance, together with at least five years' industry experience in a relevant engineering environment. Your practical knowledge will play a key role in supporting learning and maintaining industry-standard workshop facilities.As part of the curriculum team, you will support programme delivery by preparing practical activities, maintaining equipment and workshop resources, and assisting lecturers during practical sessions. You'll help ensure students develop the confidence, competence and safe working practices they need to succeed in their studies and future careers, while ensuring our workshops remain safe, organised and fully equipped.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working with people, sharing technical knowledge and ensuring engineering facilities operate to a high professional standard. Experience of working in fabrication and welding, mechanical manufacture and maintenance, or a similar engineering discipline would be highly advantageous.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups, disabled people, care-experienced individuals and Armed Forces veterans. Applicants who meet the essential criteria will automatically be invited to interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and essential requirements.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 10 August 2026.