Design and Technology Technician - Popular Secondary school located in

Smart Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular educational recruitment agency is seeking a Design and Technology Technician for a secondary school in Hillingdon. The ideal candidate will maintain workshop equipment, prepare resources for lessons, and operate CAD CAM machines. Strong experience with engineering materials and a degree or equivalent education are required. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Generous refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with engineering materials and equipment.
• Ability to operate CAD CAM machines.
• A DBS check or willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAD CAM machines.
• Prepare resources and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain workshop machinery and order supplies.
• Exhibit students' work.
• Sharpen hand tools.

Skills

CAD CAM operations

Workshop equipment maintenance

Art processes

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

Design and Technology Technician - Popular Secondary school located in the Hillingdon borough

Smart Teachers is pleased to be working with this popular co-educational secondary school located in the borough of Hillingdon. The school are looking to appoint a Design and Technology Technician asap on a permanent basis.

Overview

The ideal candidate would be competent in the set-up, use and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery, new technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing and art processes. It will involve preparing resources and equipment for lessons: hard materials (woods, metals and plastics), as well as maintaining machinery and ordering supplies. A knowledge of basic engineering and/or mechanics would be highly advantageous. The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am-3.45pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAD CAM machines
• Prepare resources and equipment for lessons (hard materials: woods, metals and plastics)
• Maintain workshop machinery and order supplies
• Exhibit students work
• Sharpen hand tools

Qualifications and requirements

• A degree or equivalent education
• Experience working with engineering and graphic technology materials and equipment
• Ability to operate CAD CAM machines
• A DBS check or willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS

Salary

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Salary will depend on experience

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations).
• Free training for professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Joe Inglis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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