Design Engineering & Technology Technician

Wellington College is a forward-thinking and creative community where innovation, curiosity and ambition shape daily life. Our Design, Engineering & Technology department sits at the heart of this culture, inspiring pupils to think boldly and develop the practical and creative skills that will shape their futures.

Located in Crowthorne, Berkshire, with train and bus links providing easy access to transport connections, the College offers an exceptional environment in which technical expertise and a passion for design can thrive. The DET Technician plays a key role in ensuring that our workshops, classrooms and specialist spaces remain safe, well-resourced and full of possibilities for pupils and staff alike.

Responsibilities

Working on a full time (8.00am - 6.00pm Mon-Fri and Sat 8.30 - 1.00pm), Term time plus (37 weeks per year) contract, this role is central to the smooth running of the department, supporting teachers in delivering engaging practical lessons and helping to maintain high-quality facilities and equipment. You will contribute to the preparation of materials, the organisation of workshop spaces and the safe operation of tools and machinery. Alongside hands-on workshop support, the role also offers opportunities to develop skills in digital manufacturing and specialist equipment, enabling you to grow your technical capability within a forward-looking STE Faculty.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether your experience comes from education, industry or personal projects, you will bring strong practical skills, an organised approach and a commitment to safe working practices. We also warmly welcome early-career applicants who are motivated, adaptable and keen to learn, with training provided for key aspects of the role. What matters most is your enthusiasm, your willingness to develop and your commitment to supporting an exceptional learning environment.

Working within a large boarding and day school brings opportunities to contribute to the wider community, supporting co-curricular activities, events and departmental projects that showcase creativity, engineering and design. You will join a collaborative, welcoming team and be encouraged to continue developing professionally, with access to training that supports both departmental needs and your own aspirations.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Complimentary lunches
• Professional development opportunities
• Subsidised gym membership
• A generous pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle-to-work initiative
• Free campus parking
• Tuition fee remission
• A health cash plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion

Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must have the existing and continuing right to live and work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted through our careers website using the online application form. While you are welcome to upload a CV in support of your application, the form itself must be completed in full for your application to be considered.

Closing Date: 20th March
Interview Date: W/C 6th April
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date and/or to close the vacancy early if deemed appropriate. Early applications are encouraged.