Engineering SVQ Assessor

Job Description

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Engineering SVQ Assessor

Dumfries £30,716.29 – £33,071.69 per year FTE 35 hours per week Permanent

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension
• Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Flexible working opportunity
• 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 35 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 not essential as full training and certification will be provided.

To succeed in the role, you will have some or all the following:

• Educated to a minimum of SCQF Level 7 in a relevant engineering subject.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment is essential.
• 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.

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

12 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the vacancy may close earlier than advertised due to interest in this post, therefore you should not delay in submitting your application.

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

What else you need to know

If you’re invited for interviews, 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.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset-and through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative approach to education, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.