Lecturer - Motor Vehicle


Company:	UHI Perth
Salary:	£43,402 to £52,247 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Perth, PH1 2NX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Lecturer – Motor Vehicle Mechanical

Permanent, Part Time, 9.25 hours per week

£43,402 - £52,247 per annum, pro rata

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are seeking an experienced Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technician to join our team and support the delivery and development of our automotive programmes.

The role offers an opportunity to combine your industry experience and technical expertise with teaching and learning, delivering both theoretical and practical instruction to our students. UHI Perth has well-equipped automotive facilities, providing a high-quality learning environment with dedicated classrooms, workshops and industry-standard equipment.

You will contribute to the preparation and delivery of learning, teaching and assessment; supervise practical activities and student projects; support learner development; and contribute to the ongoing development of our successful motor vehicle programmes.

Candidates should, as a minimum, hold a recognised time-served apprenticeship qualification, such as SVQ Level 3, Full-Tech, SCQF Level 7, or an equivalent qualification in the relevant trade area. You will also have practical industrial experience within the automotive sector and be familiar with the techniques and processes used in the repair of modern vehicles.

In addition, you should be a well-motivated self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete an online application form.

Closing date: 23:45 Thursday 10th September 2026

Interview date: Friday 18th September 2026

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.

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