DT Technician - Wellingborough
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: February Half Term 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Role
If you enjoy making, fixing, organising, and generally keeping a busy workshop ticking along, this could be a great fit.
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming secondary school in Wellingborough that is looking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician to join their Art & DT team from February half term 2026. This is a full-time, long-term role supporting the smooth running of practical teaching spaces and helping staff and students get the most out of Design & Technology lessons.
As a DT Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining workshops, preparing resources, and ensuring a safe, well-organised environment where practical learning can thrive.
What the Job Involves:
1. Looking after tools, machinery, and equipment across DT rooms and workshops
2. Monitoring health and safety procedures and carrying out regular checks
3. Preparing materials and resources so teachers and students can get straight to work
4. Supporting staff and students with practical, hands-on projects
5. Managing stock levels and helping with ordering supplies
6. Organising servicing, maintenance, and repairs for machinery and extraction systems
7. Helping with displays, mounting student work, and general department tasks
8. Acting as a first aider within the department (training provided if required)
9. Working closely with other technicians and staff to support busy periods
You'll Be a Great Fit If You:
10. Have experience in a workshop, engineering, or DT environment (school-based experience is beneficial but not essential)
11. Are confident using a range of tools and machinery such as saws, drills, and 3D printers (training can be provided)
12. Have a good understanding of health and safety requirements
13. Are organised, reliable, and enjoy supporting young people in a practical learning environment
14. Communicate well and work effectively as part of a team
What's in It for You:
15. A long-term, stable role in a supportive and creative secondary school
16. Competitive weekly pay
17. Free CPD and training opportunities through The National College
18. Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant
19. The chance to be part of a department that helps students develop valuable hands-on skills
If you're practical, safety-conscious, and keen to support Design & Technology education in a rewarding school-based role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this DT Technician role in Wellingborough, starting February half term 2026.