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Mechanical Workshop Technician

University of EdinburghUK

Salary
£35k – £40k
Posted
2 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
International SportspersonWorker (A rating)
Role overview

University of Edinburgh is hiring a Mechanical Workshop Technician in UK, a full-time engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £35k – £40k. University of Edinburgh holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the International Sportsperson route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Description UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum College of Science and Engineering / School of Geosciences Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 12 months The Opportunity: An excellent opportunity has arisen within the School of Geosciences on the Kings Buildings Campus for a Mechanical Workshop Technician. The role holder will play a critical role contributing to the School’s teaching and research activities. As a key member of the Schools Technical Services Team, the post holder will be base…
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  • Employer: University of Edinburgh — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: International Sportsperson
  • Advertised salary: £35k – £40k
  • How this salary compares: about 17% below the £48,000 median across 914 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: UK · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 87 other live engineering roles in UK browse them
  • Posted: 2 September 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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