Design Technology Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Design & Technology Technician for a secondary school in Harrow. The role involves preparing and maintaining materials for lessons, supporting teachers, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have workshop experience, relevant qualifications, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and potential for permanent placement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing professional development

Convenient access via public transport

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop-based role.
• Qualifications related to Design or Engineering are desirable.
• Proactive and organized with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain materials for practical lessons.
• Support teachers during lessons while ensuring health and safety.
• Maintain and service machinery and manage stock.

Skills

Previous experience as a DT Technician or similar role

Strong knowledge of tools and machinery

Excellent understanding of health and safety practices

Good communication and teamwork skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Design, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Design & Technology (DT) Technician - Secondary School | Harrow | November 2025 Start

Are you an experienced Design & Technology Technician looking for your next rewarding role in a dynamic secondary school? Do you have the technical expertise, organisational skills, and passion to support engaging, hands‑on learning in Design & Technology?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Harrow that is seeking a dedicated DT Technician to join their Design & Technology department as soon as possible.

This is a full‑time, long‑term position (Monday to Friday, 8:00am‑4:00pm) – perfect for someone with practical workshop experience who's eager to support teaching and learning in a creative, fast‑paced environment.

About the Role

• Preparing, setting up, and maintaining materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons across DT areas such as resistant materials, product design, electronics, and graphics.
• Supporting teachers during lessons and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintaining and servicing machinery, managing stock, and ensuring a clean and organised workspace.
• Assisting in the creation of teaching resources, displays, and learning aids.
• Supporting students during practical sessions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Ensuring all safety checks, COSHH records, and risk assessments are accurate and up to date.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a DT Technician or in a similar workshop‑based role (e.g. carpentry, engineering, fabrication).
• A relevant qualification in Design, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of tools, machinery, and materials used in secondary DT education.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety practices.
• Organised, reliable, and proactive, with good communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

What Tradewind Offers

• A supportive and forward‑thinking secondary school in Harrow with excellent facilities.
• Competitive daily pay, based on experience.
• Long‑term opportunity with potential to become permanent.
• Ongoing professional development and on‑the‑job training.
• Convenient access via public transport and on‑site parking.

If you're a skilled and enthusiastic DT Technician ready to make a positive impact in a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV, or contact Elizabeth Topley at Tradewind Recruitment for more information:

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