Engineering SVQ Assessor - Fabrication and Welding

Dumfries and Galloway College; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dumfries is seeking an Engineering SVQ Assessor specializing in Fabrication and Welding. The role involves delivering professional courses and managing candidate portfolios. Candidates should possess a relevant SCQF Level 7 qualification and experience in the field is essential. The position offers full training for those without assessor experience. Competitive salary with benefits including pension and generous leave, and the chance for career advancement is available.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension

Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum SCQF Level 7 in a relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience in fabrication and welding is essential.
• Experience in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver certificated and bespoke professional courses.
• Manage a portfolio of candidates effectively.

Skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Digital proficiency

Education

SCQF Level 7 qualification

Tools

Office 365

Job-specific software/systems

Job description

Engineering SVQ Assessor - Fabrication and Welding

Dumfries | 30,716.29 - £33,071.69 per year Full and Part Time hours available | 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
• 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?

Due to an increase in demand for SVQ's across the region we’re looking for a talented Engineering SVQ Assessor with experience in Fabrication and Welding to join the Commercial Skills Delivery Team.

The Skills Delivery Team are 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 fabrication and welding. Experience as an assessor is desirable not essential as full training and certification will be provided.

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

• You will be educated to a minimum of SCQF Level 7 in a relevant qualification.
• Experience working in Fabrication and Welding is essential.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment.
• 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 confidence using online systems, Office 365, and any job‑specific software/systems.

Who we are:

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply:

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

For further information, please contact Amy Strawbridge, [e-mail]

Closing Date:

Friday 9th January 2026

What happens next:

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in January, date to be confirmed.

What else you need to know:

If you’re invited for interview, 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.