Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering
Oatridge Campus
Full Time / Permanent
35 hours per week
£41,919 - £45,587 per annum
Reference: ACF/ENG/008/26 REQ0579
Closing date: 19th July 2026
About The Team:
The engineering team at the Oatridge campus deliver programmes of learning and teaching to candidates from across Scotland. Specialising in land-based engineering, the team aim to provide fundamental skills which will allow candidates to service, maintain and repair machinery used within the forestry, agricultural and ground care sector.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) as a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering. We are looking for an experienced engineer within the agricultural sector, ideally, with experience servicing, diagnosing and repairing modern agricultural machinery.
The successful candidates will have proven skills in the service, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of agricultural machinery or relevant and transferable skills form a similar sector such as automotive, heavy goods or heavy plant. They will be qualified to at least SCQF level 6 (equivalent level 3 in England) in land-based engineering or a similar sector and have attended manufacturer training programmes.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who will help consolidate and grow SRUC's engineering education and training provision at our Oatridge Campus. Experience in teaching would be advantageous however, it would not be deemed essential as full teacher training will be offered.
The successful candidate will work with the Engineering Team Leader to consolidate and grow SRUC's Land-based Engineering education and training provision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Land-based Engineering qualification at SCQF Level 6 (SVQ Level 3) or above. Alternatively, applications are welcomed from individuals with an equivalent qualification or proven experience within a relevant industry, such as Automotive, Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), or Heavy Plant engineering.
For full person specification, download the job particular document.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying, and complete the online application form by pressing "apply" or online via our website:
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