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Lecturer in Automotive (Ref L744)
Full Time/Permanent/Altens/ Fraserburgh Campus
Salary: £41,833.00 - £50,359.00 per annum
We are looking to recruit a Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair professional to join our Automotive team.
The successful candidate will be fully qualified in Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair with an SVQ level 3 (SCQF level 6-7) or equivalent qualification in the subject area. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to engage with learners that results in motivating them to succeed.
If you are a highly effective team player with relevant industry expertise, including experience of interaction with industry partners, who actively supports colleagues and have the ability to build and maintain effective teacher/learner relationships with students we want you to come and join our team.
The closing date for applications will be 19th February 2026.
NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Person Specification
(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Educated to SVQ Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Body Repair or Paint Refinishing
2. Assessor training qualifications*
3. Evidence of continuous professional development
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
4. Up to date industry experience in Motor Vehicle Body Repair or Paint Refinishing
5. Relevant experience of training/mentoring trainees in Automotive working
6. Up to date industry knowledge/experience in Body Repair techniques and applications or Paint Refinishing techniques & applications.
SKILLS
7. Oral and written communication skills
8. Numeracy skills
9. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
10. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
11. Team working skills
12. IT literacy
PERSONAL QUALITIES
13. Self-motivated
14. Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with students
15. Committed to people development
16. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
17. Ability to relate to people
18. Able to develop positive working relationships
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
19. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
20. Able to travel to other locations as required
21. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
22. A willingness to study for relevant teaching and assessing qualifications