Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - NES00729

North East Scotland College; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Scotland College in Aberdeen invites applications for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. The post is full time, permanent, based at Altens Campus, with a salary between £43,402 and £52,247 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have industry experience and a passion for teaching, with a view to guiding students in engineering theory and practical workshop skills. Qualified to SCQF Level 7/HNC or equivalent, the candidate should have relevant industrial experience including workshop

Qualifications

• Qualified to SCQF Level 7/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of CAD is desirable
• Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent) is desirable
• Assessment/Verification qualification desirable
• ECDL (European Computer Driving License) desirable
• GTC registration desirable

Responsibilities

• Teach Mechanical Engineering and motivate learners to succeed.
• Provide industry-informed, workshop-based instruction and practical demonstrations.
• Support students and build effective relationships with colleagues and industry partners.
• If not already qualified, complete Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) upon starting.

Skills

CAD

Teaching qualification (TQFE)

Assessment/Verification qualification

ECDL

GTC registration

Education

SCQF Level 7/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERT

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Ref. No. L766)

Full Time/Permanent/Altens Campus

Salary: £43,402.00 - £52,247.00 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person with industry experience and a passion for teaching who is keen to pass on their highly developed skills and knowledge to our Engineering students.

The ideal candidate should be qualified to HNC (SCQF Level 7) or equivalent level in Mechanical Engineering and have relevant industrial experience including workshop experience.

Experience of teaching and motivating learners to succeed would be an advantage.

If you are a highly effective team player who has the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students and colleagues we want you to come and join our team.

Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education) once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification.

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.

The closing date Monday 9 th November 2026.

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please visit our My Job Scotland website page on www.myjobscotland.gov.uk email [e-mail], or call People Services on 01224 612244 (voicemail)

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. SCQF Level 7/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
2. *Working Knowledge of CAD
3. *Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
4. *Assessment/Verification qualification
5. *ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
6. *GTC registration

EXPERIENCE

1. Up to date industry experience in Mechanical Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering workshop experience.
3. *Teaching or training experience
4. *Assessment experience

KNOWLEDGE

1. Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering at technician level.
2. *Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials

SKILLS

1. Good communication skills
2. Good presentation skills
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. Good organisational skills
5. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
6. Computer literate

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Effective team player who actively supports others
2. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students, commercial clients and colleagues
3. Prioritises work effectively
4. Meets deadlines
5. Personally well-organised

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities
2. Own practice reflects good health and safety practice
3. Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)
4. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
5. *Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.