Technical Consultant - Automation and Engineering

North West Regional College; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Derry-Londonderry is seeking a Technical Consultant - Automation and Engineering. The role involves developing industry relationships, delivering specialist training, and supporting innovation in automation and engineering fields. The ideal candidate must have a Level 5 qualification in a relevant area and at least one year of relevant experience. A driving license is required. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in Smart Manufacturing or related fields.
• Current driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Assess up-skilling support needs of industry.
• Develop and deliver employer engagement activities.
• Ensure effective delivery of support to meet client needs.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Electrical Engineering

Smart Manufacturing

Education

Level 5 qualification in Automation, Robotics or related field

Job description

Technical Consultant - Automation and Engineering

The College is seeking applications for a Technical Consultant - Automation and Engineering based in our Springtown campus.The post holder will be responsible for developing relationships with businesses in the area of Automation and Engineering (PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, Automation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, etc). They will help businesses by specifying their requirements, new product development and consulting and sharing their knowledge by upskilling. Working with academic staff and College partners, they will be actively involved in the design, development and delivery of specific interventions within their areas of specialism to meet the outlined requirements. They will also be responsible for income generation and ensuring that the College meets targets within budget and on time.

Responsibilities

• To assess, through engagement with employers and other research, up-skilling support including specialist training requirements of industry within the area of specialism.
• To encourage business innovation, entrepreneurial activity and improvement for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the area of specialism and related industries.
• To develop, plan, and deliver employer engagement and support activities includingup-skilling and specialist support to industry to ensure effective delivery to meet client needs.
• To produce an action plan for delivering agreed objectives and targets; and to report monthly on performance, through the formal reporting structure, ensuring that industry contacts and relevant information are recorded on the CRM.
• To keep abreast of best practice with respect to innovation, business improvement and up-skilling.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have at least a Level 5 qualification in the area of Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computing or Electrical Engineering.
• Have one years employment experience working in the area of Smart Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
• Have a current driving licence and access to a car.(Applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving license due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply)

Further Information

Location: Springtown Campus.The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.

Vacancy ID 1736111 Job Sector Engineering,Education and Training Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry-Londonderry Salary £37,035 - £39,513 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 36 Published date 18/09/2025 Closing date 02/10/2025 Worktime Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm