Glasgow Clyde College
SVQ Assessor - Mechanical Engineering
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SVQ Assessor – Mechanical Engineering
35 hours per week | Permanent | £40,208 per annum
Location: Anniesland Campus, with travel across Glasgow Clyde College campuses as required
Previous applicants should not re-apply
About the Role
Help shape the next generation of engineers. Do you have strong Mechanical Engineering experience and a passion for helping others develop their skills? Glasgow Clyde College is looking for an experienced SVQ Assessor – Mechanical Engineering to join our Faculty of Future Technologies and Design.
You’ll use your industry knowledge and assessment experience to support learners working towards Level 2 & 3 Mechanical Engineering SVQs, helping them build the skills and confidence they need for successful careers in engineering. We’re particularly interested in candidates with Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering experience alongside their mechanical background.
Why Join Us?
- £40,208 salary
- Permanent, 35-hour week
- 31 days annual leave + 14 public/college holidays
- Excellent LGPS pension
- Health & wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Campus gym facilities
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the next generation of engineers
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What Will You Be Doing?
Working as part of our School of Engineering, you will:
- Assess and support candidates working towards Mechanical Engineering SVQs.
- Monitor candidates’ progress and provide appropriate support and feedback.
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and candidate records.
- Work closely with candidates, line managers and other stakeholders to support successful completion of qualifications.
- Contribute positively to the wider work of the Engineering team.
- Use your occupational knowledge and experience to provide a high-quality experience for our learners.
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and committed to helping others succeed.
You will have:
- Occupational competence and experience within Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience of assessing SVQs in Mechanical Engineering.
- A relevant HNC or equivalent qualification.
- An SVQ Level 3 or equivalent occupational qualification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with learners, colleagues, employers and external organisations.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also using your own initiative and managing your workload effectively.
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Ready to Make a Difference?
If you have the engineering expertise, assessment experience and enthusiasm to support learners to achieve their ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
Please visit www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/workwithus to apply online. Full details of the skills, experience and qualities required can be found in the attached job description.
Please note: Previous applicants should not re-apply for this vacancy.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Closing date: 20th October 2026
Salary: £40,208 per annum
Location: Anniesland Campus. You may be required to travel and work across all Glasgow Clyde College campuses.
Reference: GCC000779
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