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Lecturer in Engineering

Job details
Posting date: 10 September 2025
Salary: £40,503 to £44,367 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 October 2025
Location: EH24 9DQ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: SRUC
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ0333-62309

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Summary

About the team

The engineering team at the Oatridge campus deliver programmes of learning and teaching to candidates from across Scotland. Specialising in land-based engineering, the team aim to provide fundamental skills which will allow candidates to service, maintain and repair machinery used within the forestry, agricultural and ground care sector.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team at the Oatridge campus of SRUC, with a particular focus on land-based machinery.

You will be a competent land-based engineer who has a relevant (SCQF level 6/SVQ level 3) qualification in the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of land-based machinery. It is desirable that you have experience in mentoring apprentices. however no formal teaching experience is required. The successful candidate must be willing to work towards further qualifications.

Applicants should have good IT skills which are essential in the delivery, development and support of the curriculum area.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

The candidate must provide proof of a SCQF Level 6 (level 3 in England) qualification in a land-based engineering or in a relevant sector.

A current full driving licence is required as travel to remote areas not covered by public transport may feature in this role.

Further details of the requirements of the role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read prior to applying.

Admin ref: ACF/ENG/010/25

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route in certain circumstances. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you possess the appropriate attributes to be eligible to apply to live and work in the UK.

Salary and benefits?

  • Generous annual leave
  • Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted RAC Membership
  • Generous family leave
  • We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development

    How to Apply:

    Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

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