D&T Technician

A Star Education Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a D&T Technician for a 3-month contract in Solihull. The role involves maintaining workshops and equipment, supporting events, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Candidates must have prior experience in a similar position. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a school environment with a focus on technology and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a D&T Technician required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for workshops and equipment maintenance.
• Support preparation for events like Parents' Evenings.
• Ensure safe storage of materials and adherence to regulations.
• Maintain safety notices and equipment checks.
• Prepare tools and materials for lessons.
• Provide technical support to learners.

Job description

Overview

A Solihull school require a D&T Technician for a short term sickness of 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the workshops and equipment and machinery within, including the carrying out of essential maintenance checks.
• Support the preparation of display materials and equipment for Parents' Evenings/Open Evenings where appropriate.
• Assist with the general Health and Safety aspects of the Faculty: safe storage of all materials and equipment ensuring that current Health and Safety, COSHH, and ESCC regulations are adhered to.
• Be responsible for the provision of clean and usable protective clothing such as safety goggles and masks.
• Be responsible for the provision and maintenance of necessary safety notices, and maintain records of equipment checks.
• Prepare tools, equipment, visual aids and materials for Design and Technology, resourcing lessons to meet defined learning outcomes as identified by class teachers.
• Provide technical support, advice and assistance to individual and small groups of learners under the direction of class teachers.
• Provide advice and guidance for project work, including sharing knowledge of specific aspects of new technology, software and hardware with colleagues and learners.
• Clear away tools.
• Please apply for this role if you have past experience only.