At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in land-based engineering and machinery maintenance.
- Company: Join Scotland's Rural College, a leader in agricultural education.
- Benefits: Generous leave, enhanced pension, hybrid work options, and tailored development.
- Other info: Full teacher training provided; diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of agricultural engineering education.
- Qualifications: SCQF Level 6 in Land-based Engineering or relevant industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) as a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering. We are looking for an experienced engineer within the agricultural sector, ideally with experience servicing, diagnosing and repairing modern agricultural machinery. The successful candidates will have proven skills in the service, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of agricultural machinery or relevant and transferable skills from a similar sector such as automotive, heavy goods or heavy plant. They will be qualified to at least SCQF level 6 (equivalent level 3 in England) in land-based engineering or a similar sector and have attended manufacturer training programmes.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who will help consolidate and grow SRUC’s engineering education and training provision at our Oatridge Campus. Experience in teaching would be advantageous; however, it would not be deemed essential as full teacher training will be offered. The successful candidate will work with the Engineering Team Leader to consolidate and grow SRUC’s Land-based Engineering education and training provision.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a Land-based Engineering qualification at SCQF Level 6 (SVQ Level 3) or above.
- Alternatively, applications are welcomed from individuals with an equivalent qualification or proven experience within a relevant industry, such as Automotive, Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), or Heavy Plant engineering.
Eligibility for Sponsorship
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in individuals’ learning and development
How to Apply
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying, and complete the online application form by pressing “apply” or online via our website: SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality, and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter. SRUC is a Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046.
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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With generous benefits such as enhanced pension contributions, a cycle to work scheme, and tailored learning opportunities, SRUC fosters an environment where educators can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the field of agricultural engineering at the Oatridge campus.
