Design and Technology Workshop Technician (School-based)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Widnes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

CPD through The National College

Dedicated education recruitment <em>co

Support throughout recruitment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Design and Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Widnes, Halton, after October half-term. The role supports teaching staff with preparation, organisation and maintenance of practical teaching resources within a busy DT department.

Ideal candidates will have practical workshop experience with tools and machinery, a solid understanding of health and safety in a school workshop, and the ability to work independently alongside teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Technology Technician or Workshop Technician is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of workshop tools, machinery and materials.
• Experience with wood, metal, plastics or other DT materials.
• Solid understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Set up and clear away practical classroom activities.
• Maintain workshop equipment and teaching resources.
• Support safe use and storage of tools and machinery.
• Monitor stock levels and organise materials.
• Assist with routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Support teachers with demonstrations and activities.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe workshop environments.
• Follow school health and safety procedures.
• Support the wider DT department as required.

Skills

Design Technology Technician

Workshop Technician

Woodworking

Machinery operation

Health and safety

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Design and Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Widnes, Halton, after October half-term. The role supports teaching staff with preparation, organisation and maintenance of practical teaching resources within a busy DT department.

Ideal candidates will have practical workshop experience with tools and machinery, a solid understanding of health and safety in a school workshop, and the ability to work independently alongside teaching staff.