Lecturer in Automotive

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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 5 th April 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 Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair
2. Assessor training qualifications*
3. Evidence of continuous professional development

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Up to date industry experience in Motor Vehicle Mechanical Repair
2. Relevant experience of training/mentoring trainees in Automotive working
3. Up to date industry knowledge/experience in Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair.

SKILLS

1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated
2. Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with students
3. Committed to people development
4. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
5. Ability to relate to people
6. Able to develop positive working relationships

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Able to travel to other locations as required
3. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
4. A willingness to study for relevant teaching and assessing qualifications