Please complete the UHI Moray Job Application Form and quote the Reference Number. All applicants must complete the form as fully as possible. CVs will not be considered. All appointments are subject to the appropriate PVG Scheme membership or Disclosure Scotland check.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Lecturer in Construction: Plumbing

Reference no.26/123
Salary range £43,402 - £52,247 pro rata per annum
DurationPermanent
Working hours18.27 hours per week, 0.522 FTE (Job share considered)
Closing Date9am, Wednesday 25th November 2026

UHI Moray are looking to appoint a Plumbing/Gas/Oil/Renewables Lecturer on a permanent basis.  This position is based at UHI Morays Linkwood Technology Centre in Elgin.

Applicants should hold a SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing, and 

  • hold all Domestic and Commercial OFTEC qualifications,
  • hold Domestic, Commercial Heating, Commercial Catering and LPG, ACS Gas qualifications
  • hold Solar Thermal and Heat Pump qualifications
  • be competent working with Sheet Lead

A minimum of 5 years’ domestic or industrial experience is required.  Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to teach a range of practical and theoretical sessions.  Experience of teaching or training and possession of a teaching qualification as well as an Assessor and internal verifier award would be an advantage but is not essential for the post.

Working at UHI Moray provides a range of employee benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, access to the NESPF Local government pension scheme, family friendly and special leave provisions, staff development opportunities, cycle to work and an employee assistance programme. Full onboarding, training, and support into the role will be given to the successful candidates. For further information on employee benefits please contact mc.recruitment.moray@uhi.ac.uk

All appointments are made subject to appropriate PVG Membership.

Further information can be obtained from Jim MacKinnon via email, jim.mackinnon.moray@uhi.ac.uk

We are positive about disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy.

If you would like any further information regarding the vacancy the Human Resources team are available to assist at the address below:

Human Resources Section
UHI Moray
Moray Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1JJ

mc.recruitment.moray@uhi.ac.uk