Design & Technology Technician - Modern Workshops & Impact

Marchant Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State‑of‑the‑art workshops

Convenient location near Maida Vale (B

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment has been appointed to fill the role of Design & Technology Technician at a high-performing secondary school in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The position is full-time term-time only, starting January 2027 or ASAP, with pay on the Inner London Scale depending on experience.

You’ll collaborate with teaching staff to keep workshops running, prepare materials, operate machinery, and support students in bringing their product designs to life.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of workshop safety protocols and machinery.
• Experience with carpentry, engineering or product design is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software or 3D printing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery and prepare materials for lessons.
• Help students bring their creative product designs to life.
• Support the DT department to keep workshops running smoothly.

Skills

Workshop safety

Machinery handling

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Organized & proactive

Tools

Band saws

Drills

Laser cutters

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Marchant Recruitment has been appointed to fill the role of Design & Technology Technician at a high-performing secondary school in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The position is full-time term-time only, starting January 2027 or ASAP, with pay on the Inner London Scale depending on experience.

You’ll collaborate with teaching staff to keep workshops running, prepare materials, operate machinery, and support students in bringing their product designs to life.