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Ref no:
471614
Published:
14/05/2026
Closes:
31/05/2026
Location:
Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4DE
Salary:
Band F - £34,021 to £36,013 per annum (Appointment is usually made at first point of the scale)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Training Technician to join our Automotive team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine technical expertise with supporting students in developing practical automotive skills across a range of programmes.

As part of the curriculum team, your role will support programme delivery and the effective operation of our automotive workshop facilities. You’ll help students develop the confidence, technical ability and industry-standard working practices required for careers in the automotive sector, while ensuring workshops remain safe, organised and fully equipped.

The role includes supporting practical learning activities, maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles, preparing workshop resources and assisting with the delivery of training in areas including vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and emerging automotive technologies.

This role is ideal for an experienced automotive technician or engineer who enjoys working with people, sharing knowledge and supporting high-quality technical learning environments.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed Forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an 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 further details.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 08/06/2026

Post start date: 10/08/2026

  • Disability Confident Employer - Committed
  • Scottish Living Wage