Lecturer Mechanical Engineering

Dumfries and Galloway College; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway College is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to deliver high-quality education at their Dumfries Campus. This full-time role involves creating engaging learning experiences for diverse students, advising on mechanical engineering topics, and supporting career progression. The successful candidate will have strong digital skills and at least 5 years of industry experience, contributing to shaping the future of engineering education.

Benefits

Up to 62 days annual leave pro rata

Membership of the Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years on-site practical experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics is essential.
• Experience mentoring others in the industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess learning experiences across various levels.
• Support students in achieving qualifications.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivational skills

Digital skills

Education

SCQF level 7 in Electrical Engineering

Teaching qualification (TQFE)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Lecturer – Mechanical Engineer

Dumfries Campus | £40,170 - £48,357 per annum | 35 hours per week | Permanent

Full Year | Closing Date: Monday, 14 July 2025

What’s the Job?

Do you want to be the driving force behind the next generation of engineers? This is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning college where your hands-on mechanical expertise and industry insight will shape skills, build futures, and help engineer a better tomorrow.

We’re looking for an Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering and Renewable Transport team who are responsible for delivering high-quality learning to full-time and part-time students, apprentices, and external clients, in an forward-thinking college that is ‘one step ahead’.

Within the lecturing post, you will have responsibility for delivering and assessing a high-quality learning experience across a range of levels of further and higher education and/ or apprenticeships from SCQF levels 4 to 8.This will be achieved through adherence to a comprehensive framework of qualities and standards.

You will support a variety of learners in achieving qualifications, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to enable them to be successful in their chosen career.

Hours

Full-time 08:50-16:50 – with occasional evening and weekend work as required.

Other Benefits

- Up to 62 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

- Membership of the Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme

- 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.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineer who is both a professional and expert in what they do. We need a team player who can demonstrate excellent motivational, communication and organisational skills and a breadth of knowledge of Mechanical Engineering including renewable technologies.

We want you to be able to inspire and motivate our students while also being capable of working well with a range of stakeholders and be able to respond clearly and flexibly to different work tasks. You should have up-to-date knowledge of the vocational area, effective time management skills, and be able to work to deadlines supporting us to raise the aspirations and ambitions of learners.

You should have a minimum of 5 years on-site practical experience including knowledge of hydraulics with prior experience mentoring others in this industry.

Ideally, you will have an SCQF level 7 in Electrical Engineering and a relevant teaching qualification such as TQFE would be advantageous however supported training will be available and provided to the right candidate, to help you obtain these qualifications.

Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems.

Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

We embrace diversity at Dumfries and Galloway College and welcome applications from across our community.

How to apply

If you think you have potential to change futures, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated shown. Please refer to the Job Description and Job Profile to clearly demonstrate in the application form your suitability to the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Jim Rankin Curriculum Manager

What happens next?

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on the week beginning Monday, 28 July 2025

What else do you need to know?

If you’re invited for an interview, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks.

You will be required to join The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed by Disclosure Scotland.