D&T Technician

Heathside school; Surrey; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking an enthusiastic D&T Technician to support its workshop. The role involves preparing materials for lessons, maintaining workshop equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal for candidates with a practical background in technology and a passion for hands-on work.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery, tools, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to support learning and development effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools and materials for lessons.
• Maintain and repair workshop machinery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Experience in a technology or workshop environment

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Job description

Working Pattern (to be confirmed at interview):

Tuesday- Friday: 8am-3:10pm

Actual Salary £16,803- £18,001 per annum

Love hands-on work? Skilled in using tools, fixing things, or working with materials like wood, metal or electronics?

We’re looking for a practical, organised and enthusiastic D&T Technician to support a busy secondary school workshop. Ideal for makers, engineers, DIYers, model builders, or those from automotive, joinery, electronics or hobbyist backgrounds

You will support teaching and learning by:

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for lessons

• Maintaining and repairing workshop machinery (e.g. pillar drills, bandsaws, laser cutters)

• Ensuring tools and machines meet health & safety standards (BS4163/CLEAPSS)

• Supporting teachers and students during practical activities

• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and well-stocked

The role includes working alongside teachers to support learning in practical lessons and demonstrations.

Candidates should:

• be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development,

• be flexible, committed and possess sound administrative and IT skills.

• have experience of working in an appropriate technology or workshop environment and know how to operate and maintain machinery, tools and equipment.

• possess a working knowledge of health and safety requirements.

In return we offer:

• A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success

• A vibrant and collaborative team

• A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.

• Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination

Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.