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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transition from industry to education

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering to join an established education provider in the UK. You will translate industry knowledge into practical and technical training, helping learners gain hands-on skills for a career in agricultural engineering.

The role emphasizes transitioning from industry to education, delivering fault finding, diagnostics, and maintenance training while guiding students toward core competencies and industry

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• SCQF Level 6+ in Land-based Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing agricultural machinery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and technical training in agricultural engineering, machinery maintenance and servicing.
• Teach fault finding, diagnostics and mechanical/technical repairs.
• Support learners in safe use of modern agricultural machinery and diagnostic equipment.
• Share current industry practices and relevant technical standards.
• Develop learners' practical skills and technical understanding.

Skills

Agricultural engineering experience

Diagnostics & repairs

Technical communication

Education

SCQF Level 6 in Land-based Engineering

NVQ Level 2 (UK)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Job:

We are working with an established education provider seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineering professional to join their team as a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced agricultural engineer looking to move into education and use their practical industry knowledge to develop the next generation of agricultural engineers. You will deliver practical and technical training, supporting learners to develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in agricultural engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and technical training in agricultural engineering, machinery maintenance and servicing
• Teach fault finding, diagnostics and mechanical and technical repairs
• Support learners in the safe and effective use of modern agricultural machinery, diagnostic equipment and technology
• Share current industry practices, manufacturer requirements and relevant technical standards
• Use your industry experience to develop learners' practical skills and technical understanding
• Support learners' development and progression towards careers within the agricultural engineering sector

The Company:

An established and respected education provider committed to delivering high-quality practical and technical training and developing skilled professionals for the land based sector.

The Candidate

• Experienced Agricultural Engineer or engineering professional with a strong practical background
• Hands on experience servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing agricultural machinery, equipment or similar
• Recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above (equivalent to Level 3 in England) in Land based Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience of relevant manufacturer training programmes and modern diagnostic technology
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to communicate complex engineering information clearly
• Passionate about sharing practical knowledge and supporting the development of others
• Candidates from automotive, HGV or heavy plant engineering backgrounds with transferable skills will also be considered

The Package

• Salary £41,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
• Opportunity to transition from industry into an education-focused role
• Excellent opportunity to develop and inspire the next generation of agricultural engineers

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.