Engineering Assessor - NES Job Fraserburgh area,Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Engineering Work Based Assessor - NES00707
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Full Time/Permanent/Fraserburgh Campus or Altens Campus

Salary: £36,295.71 - £39,069.00 per annum

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated professional to assess our MA Engineering Vocational programme.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Vocational Assessor with an SVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent qualification in the subject area, or suitable industrial experience in the subject area. They will have excellent communication and presentation skills and a proven track record of engaging with learners that results in motivating them to succeed.

If you are a highly effective team player who actively supports colleagues, have the ability to build and maintain effective Employer/Apprentice relationships, and have relevant industry experience, we want you to come and join our team.

This post will involve the assessment of engineering apprentices in the workplace.

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 for applications will be 30 th October 2026.

Person Specification

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to HNC level (SCQF Level
7) or equivalent in the relevant subject area

Have an SVQ level 3 in an engineering subject or have a minimum of 3 years industrial experience in engineering activities

Assessor training qualifications*

Verifier training qualifications*

Evidence of continuous professional development

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Up to date vocational experience in the relevant area.

Experience as a trainer or experience of training staff in the relevant area

Up to date industry knowledge in the relevant area

Knowledge of the type of programmes available in further education

Knowledge of a range of assessment methods.

SKILLS

Oral and written communication skills

Numeracy skills

Able to work on own initiative and without supervision

The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Team working skills

IT literacy

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Self-motivated

Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with students

Committed to people development

Committed to customer service and quality improvement

Ability to relate to people

Able to develop positive working relationships

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Commitment to College values and equal opportunities

Able to travel to other locations as required

Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post

A willingness to study for relevant teaching and assessing qualifications