Assessor - Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Clydebank; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking an Assessor for Engineering. This hybrid role involves assessing candidates in Electrical, Mechanical, and Technical Support Engineering disciplines. The successful candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience to manage learners in their qualification journey. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Applications close on September 29, 2025.

Benefits

45 days holiday (pro-rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

Access to a dedicated wellbeing team

Opportunities for online learning and coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum SCQF Level 7 qualification in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Desirable to have an accredited workplace assessment qualification.
• Experience of working towards the achievement of targets.

Responsibilities

• Travel to workplaces for candidate assessments.
• Manage portfolio of Engineering learners for SVQs.
• Liaise regularly with candidates’ employers.

Skills

Technical Support Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Manufacture Engineering

Education

SCQF Level 7 qualification in relevant Engineering

Job description

Overview

Assessor - Engineering (Ref: WCS0001217)

Enterprise and Skills

Grade 5, £33,012 - £37,301 per annum

(plus generous staff benefits package)

(Initial salary placement will be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Hybrid/Clydebank Campus

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

Role and Responsibilities

We are excited to expand our existing Skills Programmes Engineering team to recruit an Assessor who has demonstrable occupational experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Support Engineering, Mechanical Manufacture Engineering.

If you are looking for a change in direction from your current Engineering role, wish to join the Team on a part-time basis alongside your current role or return to the sector to utilise your Engineering experience and knowledge to support the future workforce for the sector, this is the ideal role for you.

The essential candidate will:

• travel to undertake assessment in the workplace of candidates undertaking SVQ qualifications and develop demand for services
• manage your portfolio of Engineering learners undertaking Modern Apprenticeships as well as commercial SVQs at varied stages on their qualification journey to aim for successful completion whilst ensuring contract compliance
• closely liaise and develop productive working relationships with candidates’ employers and visit these on a regular basis

It is essential that you have a minimum SCQF Level 7 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Support Engineering, Mechanical Manufacture Engineering (e.g. minimum HNC). It is desirable for the candidate to have an accredited workplace assessment qualification or be working towards an accredited workplace assessment qualification; however this award must be gained once in post and will be delivered by West College Scotland.

The successful candidate must have technical competence in one or more of the Engineering vocational areas as shown above. Technical competence is deemed as having a combination of practical skills, knowledge, and the ability to apply both, in familiar and new situations, within a real working environment.

You will also have demonstrable experience of working towards the achievement of targets and have experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team. You will have excellent organisation and planning skills as well as a clean driving license and use of a car for business purposes. As per the Awarding Body requirements, you will have gained a recognised apprenticeship in one of the specific Engineering disciplines shown above.

We are an inclusive place to work.

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about equality. If you’ve got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of protected characteristics, including neurodiversity, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, belief, sex, or other status. Please visit the website to find out more.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (pro-rata) (including bank & public holidays)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Support to enhance your skills through online learning, coaching and self-directed study

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit the website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme. All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Applicants should be aware that security clearance checks will be carried out on appointment by some of the employers we work with due to the sensitive nature of their work.

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Closing date for all completed applications is Monday 29th September 2025.

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity.

Charity Number SCO21185.