Assessor - Engineering

West College Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland seeks an Assessor for its Engineering program. This role involves assessing candidates in their workplaces and supporting their qualification journey. Ideal candidates will have a minimum SCQF Level 7 qualification in Engineering and relevant industry experience. The salary ranges from £33,012 to £37,301 per annum, with opportunities for hybrid working, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (45 days)

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

Flexible working opportunities

Access to a dedicated wellbeing team

Qualifications

• Minimum SCQF Level 7 qualification in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Accredited workplace assessment qualification (or working towards one) required.
• Experience of working towards targets in a team.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to undertake assessment in the workplace of Engineering candidates.
• Manage a portfolio of Engineering learners for successful qualification completion.
• Liaise with candidates’ employers and visit regularly.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Support Engineering

Mechanical Manufacture Engineering

Education

SCQF Level 7 qualification (e.g., minimum HNC)

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Essential: minimum SCQF Level 7 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Support Engineering, Mechanical Manufacture Engineering (e.g., minimum HNC).
• Desirable: accredited workplace assessment qualification (or working towards one); however, this award must be gained once in post and will be delivered by West College Scotland.
• Technical competence in one or more of the Engineering vocational areas (practical skills, knowledge, and ability to apply both in a real working environment).
• Experience of working towards targets, working on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills; clean driving licence and use of a car for business purposes.
• Recognition of apprenticeship in one of the Engineering disciplines shown above (as per Awarding Body requirements).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an inclusive place to work. At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. 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 age, disability (visible and non-visible including neurodiversity), gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

Benefits

• 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 Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). 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 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.