STEAM Student Technician Intern - Open to UHI Students Only UHI/1496

Location

UHI Inverness

Salary

£14.13 per hour

Application Deadline

Monday, August 24, 2026

Job Profile

Job Profile document

Job Summary

Fixed Term Contract – STEAM Student Technician Intern10.5 hours per week, Fixed-Term Contract (September 2026 – June 2027)Salary Grade A, £14.13 per hourBackground information

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated student to work with us as a Student Technician Intern (STEAM) on a fixed term contract for 10 months. Supporting the operations of our UHI and UHI Inverness STEAM Team we are looking for a student with an interest in STEAM and confident in use of Microsoft packages including excel and looking for work experience alongside their studies.

Job Purpose:

Applications are being invited from students at UHI Inverness who are studying towards a STEAM Qualification.

Key Accountabilities:

Your main role will be to work with the UHI STEAM delivery team by collating orders and preparing UHI Discovery Kits for courier collection and receiving equipment from them, storing this safely after a hygiene and maintenance check as well as maintaining the equipment store inventory.

This opportunity will have you partaking in a wide range of responsibilities including the opportunity to work on a mutually agreed project with the Head of STEAM development that can enhance the work of the UHI STEAM team.

Essential Criteria:

• SCQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent (for example HNC, SVQ3 in a relevant discipline). At Intern level, working towards this level of qualification is acceptable.

• IT skills in MS Office

• Ability to work on own and as part of a team focused on ensure key deadlines are met.

• Ability to prioritise and organise tasks effectively.

Key behaviour competencies:

• Working with others

• Communicating and Influencing

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

• Organising and Delivery

• Health and Safety

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment. This may delay the start date.Recruitment

1. Students wishing to be considered for the role will be asked to submit a Note of Interest on the standard template on Page 2.

2. The Note of Interest will be considered by a panel who will make its decision based on the information provided in the note of interest. The panel may request additional information or invite the applicant to a professional discussion.

How to register your interest

1. Complete the section “Personal Statement.” with no more than 800 words.
2. Return the Note of Interest Form to recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.ukby4.30pm, 24 August 2026.
3. Appointment or contact for professional discussion will take place week commencing week commencing 24 August. Planned for 11 am onwards on Friday 28 August.

Requests for feedback after any professional discussion are welcomed, unfortunately this is not available at the shortlisting stage. If you have not heard from us by 5 September 2026, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.