Design And Technology Technician – Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a school in Huntingdon to appoint a Design and Technology Technician. You will prepare resources, maintain workshop equipment and support teachers to deliver practical lessons safely.

The role suits someone hands-on, highly organised and meticulous about health and safety in workshop environments, with opportunities to work closely with staff and students to enable smooth practical sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop or practical settings is desirable.
• Familiarity with tools, materials or workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Organise workshop spaces in accordance with lesson requirements.
• Check equipment for faults, damage and maintenance needs.
• Clean, maintain and store tools and resources appropriately.
• Monitor materials and report stock requirements.
• Ensure workspaces remain clean, organised and safe.
• Assist teachers with preparing demonstrations and practical activities.
• Support the safe storage and handling of tools and materials.
• Follow relevant risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of equipment, materials and maintenance concerns.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Teamwork

Communication

UK work rights

Job description

Are you a practical and organised individual with an interest in technical equipment, tools and materials? A school in Huntingdon is seeking a Design and Technology Technician to support its department by preparing resources, maintaining workshop equipment and helping teachers deliver practical lessons safely and effectively.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys hands-on work, has strong attention to detail and understands the importance of maintaining an organised and safe workshop environment.

Position Highlights

• Design and Technology department support
• Preparation of materials and practical resources
• Workshop equipment maintenance
• Health and safety-focused responsibilities
• Collaboration with teaching staff

Role Overview

As a Design and Technology Technician, you will help ensure that workshops and classrooms are properly prepared for practical lessons. You will organise materials, maintain tools and equipment, and support teachers with the preparation of student projects and demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Organise workshop spaces in accordance with lesson requirements.
• Check equipment for faults, damage and maintenance needs.
• Clean, maintain and store tools and resources appropriately.
• Monitor materials and report stock requirements.
• Ensure workspaces remain clean, organised and safe.
• Assist teachers with preparing demonstrations and practical activities.
• Support the safe storage and handling of tools and materials.
• Follow relevant risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of equipment, materials and maintenance concerns.

About the School

The school aims to provide students with opportunities to develop practical, creative and technical skills. The Design and Technology Technician will help ensure that equipment and resources are available and that workshop activities are prepared to an appropriate standard.

Experience and Skills

• Previous workshop, technical or practical experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with tools, materials or workshop equipment.
• Strong organisational and practical abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Attention to detail when preparing equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work methodically.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive approach.
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.
• The right to work in the UK.