Design & Tech Workshop Technician - Part-Time

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One fully paid day off per academic年

Free on-site parking

Staff membership rates for on-site/leì

UK public sector pension scheme enrolm

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a part‑time Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician to support a busy technology department. You will keep workshops safe, organized and ready for lessons, preparing materials and teaching samples to help students bring ideas to life.

The role involves maintaining machinery, operating laser cutters, managing stock, and assisting with department organisation in a practical learning environment. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• A background in D&T, engineering, craft, carpentry or a related practical field
• Hands‑on, resourceful approach and enthusiasm for practical learning
• Ability to work safely around workshop machinery, tools and materials
• Organised approach to stock control, equipment preparation and workshop upkeep
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students in a practical learning environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop machinery (belts, guards, bandsaws and sanders)
• Operate and calibrate laser cutters
• Prepare materials for classwork projects, demonstration models and teaching samples
• Maintain stocks of workshop consumables, stationery, timbers, plastics, metals, electrical and mechanical components, and assist with material orders
• Carry out light equipment repairs and sharpen chisels, planes and lathe tools
• Identify and report workshop health and safety concerns and follow relevant regulations and codes of practice
• Support the organisation and smooth running of practical learning spaces and carry out other reasonable duties as directed

Skills

D&T background

Hands-on

Workshop safety

Stock control

Team collaboration

Tools

Laser cutter

Workshop machinery

Job description

AWD online is seeking a part‑time Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician to support a busy technology department. You will keep workshops safe, organized and ready for lessons, preparing materials and teaching samples to help students bring ideas to life.

The role involves maintaining machinery, operating laser cutters, managing stock, and assisting with department organisation in a practical learning environment. DBS checks apply.