Lecturer in Plumbing, Gas & Renewables (1 FTE, Permanent)

Ayrshire College; Ayr; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Plumbing, Gas & Renewables to join their team at the Ayr Campus. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience of students by teaching various courses, including ACS Gas courses. Applicants should have relevant qualifications, industry experience, and a passion for teaching. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £41,833 - £50,359 per annum and requires Gas Safe Registration.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant qualifications and industry experience in plumbing, gas, and renewables.
• Be familiar with current qualification structures in these areas.
• Desirable to hold or be pursuing a professional teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a positive learning environment.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences in Plumbing, Gas & Renewables.
• Support the Curriculum Quality Manager in curriculum delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of plumbing, gas & renewables

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in training or assessing

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject

Gas Safe Registered with ACS Domestic certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lecturer in Plumbing, Gas & Renewables

35 hours per week

Permanent

Ayr Campus

From £41,833 - £50,359 per annum

Reference: REQ01023

You will contribute to ensuring a positive learning environment which encourages active participation and enables all learners to achieve their full potential, through the effective learning and teaching of students by assisting in the development, delivery and assessment of relevant resources.

This will involve supporting the Curriculum Quality Manager in the delivery of the department curriculum to the quality and standards required, through an integrated learning experience that supports the student journey, delivering first class and high-quality learning and teaching experiences.

You will teach in the areas of Plumbing, Gas & Renewables, delivering mainstream curriculum courses from SCQF Level 4 to 7 together with ACS Gas courses for commercial clients. You may be required to carry out internal audits of BPEC certification procedures.The suitable applicant should hold up to date knowledge of plumbing, gas & renewables and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages. Prior experience in the on-site training or overseeing of trade operatives would also be advantageous.

You will have a qualification to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject area relevant to the skill area with relevant industry experience. You should be familiar with current qualification structures in this area. You will be Gas Safe Registered with ACS Domestic certification.

Experience in Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps in installing, commissioning, or maintaining these systems, an F-Gas qualification or experience as a BPEC Management Representative would be advantageous.

Experience in delivery of Gas and Renewables courses would be an advantage, as would previous training or assessment of BPEC certificated courses.

You will have excellent motivational, communication and organisational skills. It is also desirable, but not essential, that you hold, or are working towards, a professional teaching qualification.

For more information on the candidate we are looking for, please refer to the Person Specification.

Informal enquiries to Cameron Bell, Head of Learning & Skills - Construction Technology, Trades and Renewables.

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit the web site and apply online. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team on 01292 293005.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.