Engineering SVQ Assessor
Dumfries | 29,464.07 – £31,723.44 pro rata | 21 hours per week | Permanent
Other Benefits
Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme
Ø Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
Ø Opportunities for career progression and personal development
Ø Flexible working opportunity
Ø Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.
What’s the Job?
We’re looking for a talented Engineering SVQ Assessor to join the Commercial Skills Delivery Team on a 21 hour per week permanent contract. The engineering assessor team are responsible for delivering Scottish Vocational Qualifications in a range of different engineering disciplines:
· Maintenance Mechanical
· Maintenance Electrical
· Mechanical Manufacturing
· CNC Machining
· Fabrication & Welding
The Skills Delivery Team is responsible for delivering certificated and bespoke professional courses, SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses in a college that aims to be one step ahead.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a person with a relevant engineering qualification and recent experience of working in an engineering environment. Experience as an assessor is desirable but training and certification will be provided.
To succeed in the role, you will have some or all the following:
· You will be educated to a minimum of SCQF Level 7 in a relevant qualification.
· Experience of working in an engineering environment is essential.
· Experience working as a work-based learning assessor is desirable.
· Excellent time management and planning skills are required to manage a portfolio of candidates.
· Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using Office 365 and any job-specific software/systems.
Who we are
Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College
How to apply
If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.
For further information, please contact Amy Strawbridge, strawbridgea@dumgal.ac.uk
Closing Date: Friday 18th July 2025
What happens next
Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 28th July 2025
What else you need to know
If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK – Right to Work Guidance.
If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.
All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.
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