Engineering Technician

Eteach International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerset Studio School is seeking a STEM Engineering & Technology Technician to manage the maker lab and turn digital designs into tangible projects. You will mentor students while transforming timber, metals, and plastics into hands-on learning experiences.

The role drives the school’s engineering curriculum, supporting pupils to gain qualifications and develop curiosity, problem-solving, and practical skills in a hands-on workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience transforming raw timber, metals, and plastics into hands-on learning projects.
• Ability to manage a maker lab and maintain tools.
• Support students in engineering, design and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw timber, metals, and plastics into hands-on learning experiences.
• Maintain and run a state-of-the-art maker lab.
• Mentor students in engineering, design and innovation.

Skills

3D printing

Laser cutting

CNC machining

Workshop tools

Mentoring students

Tools

Laser cutters

CNC machinery

3D printers

Job description

# Engineering TechnicianEmployer: Somerset Studio SchoolLocation: Radstock, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 7 £26,427 - £27, 274 pa, pro rataPosted: 25th September 2026Expires: 29th October 2026 04:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575954* Share :* PrintAre you passionate about turning digital designs into real-world creations? Do youlove tinkering with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machinery, and classic workshoptools?As our STEM Engineering & Technology Technician, you won’t just be managing aworkshop—you’ll be the engine behind our students’ biggest moments. You’lltransform raw timber, metals, and plastics into hands-on learning experiences, keepa state-of-the-art maker lab running smoothly, and mentor the next generation ofengineers, designers, and innovators.This role is central to the school’s unique vision: Engineering underpins the success students can make inthe Somerset Studio curriculum, both by supporting students to gain the academic qualifications they need to pursue their interests, and in developing curiosity, investigative skill and problem-solving,preparing them for successful careers and lives.**Part Time - 22.5 hours per week****CLOSING DATE: Monday 5th October at 4pm.****INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 12th October: 10.30am onwards**### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Engineering Technician JD (1)### Safeguarding Statement:Somerset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion