Design & Technology School Technician

Smile Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Manchester seeks a Design & Technology Technician to support students in an engaging workshop environment. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing the workshop, maintaining tools, and ensuring health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with resistant materials and robust practical skills. Join a dedicated team to enhance students' learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design & Technology Technician or similar role.
• Strong practical skills and confidence with hand tools and machinery.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tools, machines, and materials for lessons.
• Support staff and students in-class.
• Carry out safety checks and minor equipment repairs.
• Manage stock and resources.
• Assist with risk assessments.

Skills

Practical skills with hand tools

Experience handling resistant materials

Knowledge of health & safety procedures

Organized and proactive attitude

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in design/technology

Job description

Are you a hands-on Design & Technology Technician?
Do you thrive in a workshop environment and enjoy helping students develop practical skills?
Or do you have experience handling resistant materials such as wood, metal, or plastics?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design & Technology Technician to join a high-performing secondary school in Manchester (M9) – rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.

Location: Manchester (M9)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time

About the Role:
Can you maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to keep lessons safe, efficient, and engaging?
As a D&T Technician, you’ll support staff and students across woodwork, resistant materials, CAD/CAM, and product design. You’ll ensure a well-organised, safe, and inspiring learning environment where students can thrive.


Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain tools, machines, and materials for lessons
• Support staff and students in-class, ensuring safe, effective workshop practice
• Carry out safety checks and minor equipment repairs
• Manage stock, resources, and workshop organisation
• Assist with risk assessments and ensure full compliance with health & safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a D&T Technician, Workshop Technician, or in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, or engineering
• Practical experience handling resistant materials such as wood, metal, or plastics
• Strong practical skills and confidence with hand tools and machinery
• Awareness of, or experience with, workshop health & safety procedures (PUWER, COSHH, PPE)
• Organised, proactive, and flexible with a “can-do” attitude
• Relevant qualifications or training in design/technology desirable
• Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

About the School:
Located in Blackley, Manchester, this secondary school was rated ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors highlighted:
“Pupils behave well, are keen to learn, and feel safe across the school. Teachers have high expectations and plan engaging lessons that motivate students to achieve.”

Why Join Us?

• Want to be part of a motivated, hands-on team?
• Looking to make a difference in students’ learning journeys?
• Keen to work in a dynamic, well-resourced school setting where Ofsted has recognised high standards?

If so, this role could be perfect for you.