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:

Vocational Training Advisor - Maintenance Engineering

Reference no.25/060 (a)
Salary range £30,561 - £32,628 pro rata, per annum
DurationPermanent
Working hours10.5 hours - 0.3 FTE
Closing Date9am, Monday 4th August 2025

UHI Moray are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the post of Vocational Training Advisor. Applicants should be educated to HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or hold a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, and must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Maintenance of industrial equipment and machining.

It’s essential that candidates have a working knowledge of Maintenance Engineering and Machining and ideally in CNC Machining.  Applicants should be interested and enthusiastic in motivating and supporting others to achieve. The role will involve assessing students in the Moray area and beyond.

 Key responsibilities:

  1. Candidate registration, induction, and certification
  2. Documentation, materials and associated administrative responsibilities with delivery.
  3. Assessment of candidate portfolios and practice in the workplace
  4. Supporting candidates towards their MA Engineering award

All appointments are made subject to appropriate PVG membership

Further details can be obtained from Samantha Bright via email, Samantha.Bright.moray@uhi.ac.uk  

Applicants who meet the shortlisting criteria will be invited to interview.

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