Creative And Practical? Fabulous Secondary School In Wiltshire Seeking A Design And Technology Technician!

Marchant Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a motivated Design and Technology Technician for a secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire. You will provide essential technical support to the Design and Technology department, ensuring workshops are prepared for practical lessons.

The role requires hands-on experience with workshop equipment, a proactive approach, and an enhanced DBS check. You will handle stock, maintain tools, and assist staff with demonstrations while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a practical, technical or workshop-based environment.
• Experience within a school Design and Technology department desirable.
• Knowledge of workshop equipment, tools and machinery.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive approach to supporting a busy teaching department.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintaining machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
• Supporting staff with demonstrations and practical classroom activities.
• Monitoring workshop health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Ensuring workshops and preparation areas remain clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Practical experience

Health and safety

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Job Title: Design and Technology Technician
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the School

A fantastic secondary school in Chippenham is looking for a practical and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join its creative department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on technical skills who enjoys working in a busy educational environment.

About the Role

You will provide essential technical support to the Design and Technology department, ensuring classrooms and workshops are fully prepared for practical lessons.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintaining machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
• Supporting staff with demonstrations and practical classroom activities.
• Monitoring workshop health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Ensuring workshops and preparation areas remain clean, safe and organised.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a practical, technical or workshop-based environment.
• Experience within a school Design and Technology department is desirable.
• Knowledge of workshop equipment, tools and machinery.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive approach and the ability to support a busy teaching department.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.