STEM LAB Technician

Position: STEM LAB Technician

Location: Mulberry UTC

Type: Fixed Term (1 year)

Grade: Scale 5 (points 12-15)

Hours: 21 hours per week, Term Time Only, 39 weeks per year

Mulberry Schools Trust is looking for a STEM LAB Technician. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive professional who will play a key role in coordinating the development and construction of a green-power car project within the Trust. They will oversee the procurement, maintenance, and operation of machinery and equipment required for the project. Additionally, they will provide technical support to students and staff involved in the project, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project timelines

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of providing technical support to a science / STEM team in a "real time environment" such as education or a secondary school setting.

The ideal candidate will also have a relevant technical qualification at a minimum level 2, and / or industry recognised technical qualification(s) (NVQ,HNC) ; or equivalent experience in a relevant field (BTEC/TEC Higher Certificate or BSc equivalent) fields - engineering, manufacturing or related.

You will need to complete the application form which includes your letter of application explaining why you are the perfect person for this rare and exciting opportunity.

Please be aware that we can't accept any CV's for this post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, please get in touch with us at

Closing date: 22nd February 2026 by 12pm.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026.

Mulberry Schools Trust are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and develop our working practice.

We particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority people, and candidates who are disabled. All candidates who are disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

We welcome applicants to inform us if you need any particular adjustments, arrangements or access needs as part of the recruitment process.

We are also able to provide a large font print job pack, BSL interpreters, and can arrange for audio versions of our job pack on request. We will also accommodate alternative application methods should they be requested.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance and will be a condition of your employment with us. Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided in advance. We will seek references on all shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.

We welcome your application.