Design And Technology Technician – Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A Design and Technology Technician is sought to support practical lessons at a school in Hitchin. You will prepare resources, maintain workshop equipment and help ensure safe, well-organised classrooms. You will set up tools and materials, check for faults, and assist teachers with demonstrations and student projects.

Strong safety awareness and methodical approach are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with teaching staff, keeping tools, materials and spaces tidy, and maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Set up workspaces in line with teachers' requirements.
• Maintain, clean and store tools and equipment appropriately.
• Check equipment for damage and report faults.
• Monitor workshop materials and report stock requirements.
• Help keep workshops clean, organised and safe.
• Support the safe use and storage of tools and materials.
• Assist teachers with preparing demonstrations and student projects.
• Follow relevant risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of equipment, materials and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Workshop experience

Tools & equipment

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding checks

Right to work in UK

Job description

Are you a practical and technically minded individual who enjoys working with tools, materials and equipment? A school in Hitchin is seeking a Design and Technology Technician to support classroom activities by preparing resources, maintaining workshop equipment and helping ensure practical lessons are organised and safe.

This opportunity would suit someone who is methodical, safety-conscious and keen to support students as they develop practical skills and creative ideas.

Position Highlights

• Design and Technology department support

• Workshop preparation and equipment maintenance

• Organisation of tools, materials and resources

• Focus on safe practical learning

• Collaboration with teaching staff

Role Overview

As a Design and Technology Technician, you will assist teachers with preparing workshop spaces and resources for lessons. You will help maintain equipment, organise materials and ensure that tools and practical areas are kept in good condition and used in accordance with safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.

• Set up workspaces in line with teachers' requirements.

• Maintain, clean and store tools and equipment appropriately.

• Check equipment for damage and report faults.

• Monitor workshop materials and report stock requirements.

• Help keep workshops clean, organised and safe.

• Support the safe use and storage of tools and materials.

• Assist teachers with preparing demonstrations and student projects.

• Follow relevant risk assessments and health and safety procedures.

• Maintain records of equipment, materials and maintenance requirements.

About the School

The school aims to provide students with opportunities to develop practical, technical and creative skills. The Design and Technology Technician will help ensure that workshop activities are well prepared and that equipment and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a workshop, technical or practical environment is desirable.

• Familiarity with tools, materials and workshop equipment.

• Strong organisational and practical skills.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Attention to detail when preparing equipment.

• Ability to follow instructions and work systematically.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.