Design and Technology Technician - Workshop Support

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education seeks a Design and Technology Technician - Workshop Support at Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi Emirate. You will support practical learning spaces, prepare equipment, maintain machinery, monitor stock levels, and ensure safe operation of specialist facilities.

The role emphasizes CAD-CAM activities, CNC equipment, and hands-on technical assistance while upholding health and safety standards and safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in a technical/workshop role in education or similar.
• Experience with CAD-CAM systems and CNC equipment is highly valuable.
• Ability to prepare materials accurately and manage workshop resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, equipment, and materials before lessons.
• Ensure PPE availability for all activities.
• Maintain workshops in line with health and safety procedures.
• Support teachers during practical activities and project trials.
• Keep stock, tools, and maintenance records up to date.
• Coordinate annual machinery servicing with approved contractors.
• Inspect and maintain hand tools and machinery.

Skills

English fluency

Safety mindset

Independent worker

Stock & maintenance records

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD-CAM

CNC machinery

Workshop equipment

Hand tools maintenance

Job description

Design and Technology Technician - Workshop Support Job Snapshot

Role: Design and Technology Technician - Workshop Support

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Technician

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview: Design and Technology Technician - Workshop Support in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity focused on workshop operations, specialist equipment, CAD-CAM systems, CNC machinery, technical preparation, and student safety. Aldar Education is hiring an experienced technician for Muna British Academy to support practical Design and Technology learning by maintaining equipment, preparing materials, monitoring workshop resources, and ensuring safe day-to-day operation of specialist facilities.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Technician

Salary: 7000-11000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Design and Technology Technician will provide hands-on technical support for practical learning spaces at Muna British Academy. The position is responsible for preparing equipment and materials before lessons, maintaining machinery and hand tools, supporting teachers during practical activities, and keeping workshops organized and compliant with health and safety requirements. As the academy expands its secondary provision, the technician will play an important part in ensuring students can use modern Design and Technology facilities safely and effectively. The role also supports digital manufacturing activities through CAD-CAM and CNC equipment while maintaining accurate records for stock, maintenance, controlled substances, and specialist resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, specialist equipment, machinery, and materials before Design and Technology lessons.
• Ensure students are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment for each practical activity.
• Maintain workshops and specialist teaching areas in accordance with school health and safety procedures.
• Support departmental trial projects before they are introduced into live classroom activities.
• Assist with annual health and safety checks and maintain relevant workshop documentation.
• Set up practical resources and equipment according to instructions from teaching staff.
• Provide technical assistance during lessons while following guidance from the class teacher.
• Support students with appropriate use of tools, machinery, and practical processes.
• Prepare materials in the required quantities before lessons, including cutting, gluing, and basic fabrication work.
• Produce jigs, moulds, patterns, and project components for new and ongoing classroom activities.
• Organize student projects, tools, and equipment and ensure items are stored safely.
• Maintain clearly labelled and orderly storage systems for workshop tools.
• Monitor stock levels and notify the Head of Department when replacement materials or equipment are required.
• Place and receive authorized orders and ensure deliveries are checked and stored appropriately.
• Carry out daily checks on classroom and workshop machinery.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, oiling, blade changes, adjustments, and minor maintenance within authorized limits.
• Maintain monitoring logs covering machinery checks and maintenance activity.
• Inspect and maintain hand tools including saws, planes, drill bits, chisels, and marking tools.
• Replace, reset, sharpen, or repair cutting components where appropriate.
• Coordinate annual machinery servicing carried out by approved contractors.
• Maintain electronic records of substances and materials covered by COSHH requirements.
• Ensure controlled materials are stored and handled according to safety guidance.
• Support teachers in preparing displays for Design and Technology projects, exhibitions, and school events.
• Help maintain Art and Design Technology display areas for both on-site and external activities.
• Ensure workshops and art studios are left clean and safe after lessons.
• Remove waste materials and prevent trip or slip hazards.
• Clean machinery and working surfaces so facilities are ready for the next class.
• Operate CAD-CAM equipment and process student project files.
• Monitor student production work across CNC machinery and other digital manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of workshop equipment, resources, maintenance, and technical support activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar technical, workshop, school, fabrication, or Design and Technology support role.
• Practical experience operating workshop machinery and specialist equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD-CAM systems and CNC equipment is highly valuable.
• Ability to prepare project materials accurately and efficiently.
• Experience maintaining hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Good understanding of personal protective equipment and practical safety requirements.
• Awareness of COSHH requirements and safe storage of controlled materials.
• Strong organizational skills for stock, tools, resources, and maintenance documentation.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with students, teachers, parents, contractors, and colleagues.
• Professional approach to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Ability to work independently while responding effectively to teacher and departmental requirements.
• Positive and solution-focused approach to day-to-day technical issues.
• Respectful attitude toward all members of the school community.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or equivalent police clearance.

Skills Set

• Design and Technology workshop support
• CAD-CAM
• CNC machinery
• Workshop equipment operation
• Machinery maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Hand tool maintenance
• Equipment inspection
• Material preparation
• Jig preparation
• Mould preparation
• Pattern preparation
• Workshop safety
• Personal protective equipment
• Health and safety documentation
• COSHH
• Stock monitoring
• Resource management
• Equipment ordering
• Contractor coordination
• Workshop housekeeping
• Technical classroom support
• CNC job monitoring
• Tool storage
• Equipment labelling
• Maintenance logs
• Hazard prevention
• Student technical support
• Safeguarding

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers practical involvement in a modern school environment where Design and Technology facilities support creativity, engineering skills, digital manufacturing, and project-based learning. Muna British Academy 's expanding campus creates strong demand for reliable technical support across workshops, specialist machinery, CAD-CAM equipment, and classroom resources. The successful candidate will develop experience across workshop operations, maintenance, CNC processes, health and safety, resource management, and practical education support. Aldar Education also places emphasis on training and professional development, providing technicians with the opportunity to strengthen their skills while contributing directly to safe, engaging, and well-organized learning environments.

About the Company

Aldar Education operates a growing network of owned and managed schools across the United Arab Emirates. Through schools such as Muna British Academy, the organization provides modern learning environments supported by specialist facilities, strong safeguarding standards, professional development, and high-quality educational provision. Its continued expansion across Abu Dhabi creates opportunities for technical professionals to support innovative and practical learning experiences.