Design & Technology Technician

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hillingdon is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support their workshops. The role involves maintaining equipment, preparing materials for lessons, and assisting students. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for technology. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for proactive individuals.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain workshop equipment and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design & Technology Department with equipment setup.
• Prepare resources for lessons, including materials like wood and metal.

Skills

Proficiency in workshop equipment

Basic understanding of engineering

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Tools

Laser cutting

3D printing

Job description

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Design & Technology Technician, London Borough of Hillingdon

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Hillingdon

Monday to Friday

Start Date: September 2025

We are seeking a skilled Design & Technology Technician to provide essential support to our Design & Technology Department. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the setup, use, and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery, including new technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing, as well as art processes. The role involves preparing resources and equipment for lessons, including materials such as wood, metal, and plastics, maintaining machinery, and ordering supplies.

Previous experience in an educational setting is preferred, as you will be required to assist students and staff within the workshops. A basic understanding of engineering and/or mechanics would be highly beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Our school is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed academy with high academic achievement, and our facilities were upgraded in 2022, featuring three workshops, two computer suites, and dedicated spaces for 3D printing and laser cutting projects. We pride ourselves on excellent student behaviour and a collaborative, supportive environment.

If you are a proactive and organised individual with a passion for Design & Technology, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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