Experienced Dt Technician - Secondary School In Alcester, Warwickshire

Marchant Recruitment; Alcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive DT department

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Alcester Secondary School in Alcester, Warwickshire, is seeking a skilled Design & Technology Technician to join our vibrant DT department. You’ll help keep workshops running, maintain machinery, prep materials and assist students with product design projects.

You should have workshop safety knowledge and experience with band saws, drills, laser cutters, CAD/CAM software or 3D printing. This is a full-time, term-time only role starting January 2027 or ASAP.

Qualifications

• Strong workshop safety knowledge and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Experience with workshop machinery and maintaining equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software or 3D printing is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and keep workshops running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and set up workshop machinery and tools.
• Prep materials and assist students with design projects.
• Support DT staff and ensure safe, orderly workshops.

Skills

DT workshop operations

Safety protocols

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Independent work

Carpentry/Engineering experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

3D printing

Band saws

Drills

Laser cutters

Job description

Type: Full-Time (Term Time Only) | Permanent

Start: January 2027 (or ASAP)

Pay: Competitive (Inner London Scale, dependent on experience)

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Design & Technology Technician to become a vital part of a vibrant, friendly DT department at an 'Outstanding' Alcester secondary school.

In this role, you’ll work side‑by‑side with our dedicated teaching staff to keep our modern workshops running smoothly. From maintaining machinery and prepping materials to helping students bring their creative product designs to life, your expertise will help inspire the next generation of designers and engineers.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Your Background: You might have worked as a school DT technician before, or perhaps you bring practical trade experience in carpentry, engineering, or product design.

Safety First: You have a strong grasp of workshop safety protocols and machinery (band saws, drills, laser cutters, etc.).

Tech‑Savvy: Knowledge of CAD/CAM software or 3D printing is a big plus!

Organized & Proactive: You love keeping things running like clockwork and working independently.

What We Offer:

A supportive, welcoming department that values technical education.

State‑of‑the‑art workshops with modern equipment.

Super convenient location right by Maida Vale station (Bakerloo Line).

Experienced DT Technician – Secondary School in Alcester, Warwickshire Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom