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Heavy Mineral Technician
Hermiston, Currie
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£38,448 - £48,337 per annum
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- Pay clears the visa salary barStated pay (£38,448 - £48,337 per annum) clears the UK Skilled Worker visa threshold of £41,700.
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- Pay clears the visa salary bar
- Stated pay (£38,448 - £48,337 per annum) clears the UK Skilled Worker visa threshold of £41,700. Source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less, rules effective 2025-07-22.
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About the role
Description Role Title: Heavy Mineral Technician Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £38,448 - £48,337 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week) Fixed term for 12 months Reward and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff. Detailed Description We are seeking a Heavy Mineral Technician to support geological research through the preparation and processing of rock and sediment samples in our mineral separation laboratory at Heriot-Watt Univer…