Design & Tech Workshop Technician (Part-Time)

St Teresa's; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

On-site gymnasium

Swimming pool access

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Rochford, Essex, invites applications for a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our Design & Technology team. The role supports workshop operations, equipment setup for lessons, and safe handling of materials, with opportunities to contribute to after-school DT clubs and enrichment activities.

The post is part-time, 35 hours per week, over 42.8 weeks per year, with an immediate start and a midday closing date of 20 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of workshop safety and PPE.
• Ability to maintain and prepare workshop machinery and tools.
• Willingness to support CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Job description

The King Edmund School in Rochford, Essex, invites applications for a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our Design & Technology team. The role supports workshop operations, equipment setup for lessons, and safe handling of materials, with opportunities to contribute to after-school DT clubs and enrichment activities.

The post is part-time, 35 hours per week, over 42.8 weeks per year, with an immediate start and a midday closing date of 20 October 2026.