Design Technology Technician

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Design Technology Technician for a Sefton secondary school. The role is full-time with immediate start, supporting the Design Technology department and helping deliver safe, effective practical lessons.

You will prepare and maintain DT equipment, assist teachers and students, and ensure workshops meet health and safety standards. Prior school or educational setting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Design Technology equipment and machinery.
• Strong knowledge of workshop and machinery safety.
• Ability to manage stock and order materials when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and organise DT equipment and materials for lessons.
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons.
• Ensure workshops and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Maintain and check a wide range of Design Technology tools and machinery.
• Assist with practical work across resistant materials, woodwork and graphics.

Skills

Equipment handling

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

DBS Update Service

Tools

DT equipment

Job description

Location: Sefton
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Immediate Start

Design Technology Technician - Sefton

Design Technology Technician Required for a Sefton Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Design Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Sefton on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled DT Technician with experience working within a school, college, workshop or similar practical environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the Design Technology department, ensuring lessons can be delivered safely and effectively across a range of practical subjects.

The Role - Design Technology Technician

As a Design Technology Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, maintaining and organising equipment and materials for Design Technology lessons.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons.
• Ensuring workshops, classrooms and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Maintaining and checking a wide range of Design Technology tools, machinery and equipment.
• Supporting practical work across areas such as resistant materials, woodwork, graphics and other DT disciplines.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and reporting any faults or safety concerns.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Ensuring all equipment is used in accordance with school health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Design Technology department.

Requirements

The successful Design Technology Technician will:

• Have previous experience working with Design Technology equipment and machinery.
• Hold an appropriate Health & Safety certificate/qualification covering the safe use of relevant DT equipment and machinery.
• Have a strong understanding of workshop and machinery safety.
• Be confident using and maintaining a range of practical equipment.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ideally have previous experience working within a secondary school or educational setting.
• Be able to start immediately.

To be considered, you will need:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A full career history
• At least two professional references, including your most recent placement
• The legal right to work in the UK

If you are an experienced Design Technology Technician with the required health and safety qualifications and are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.