Design & Technology Technician

Queensmead School; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction program

Fitness Zone membership

BUPA Health Care Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Goals Soccer Centre

Refer a Friend/Colleague Scheme

Job summary

Queensmead School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support the D&T Department. You will manage workshop resources, operate and maintain equipment, including laser cutting and 3D printing, and assist lessons with hard materials such as woods, metals and plastics.

Experience in an educational environment is advantageous; full training will be provided. The role is 36 hours per week, term time plus one week, with potential for part-time consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment is advantageous.
• Ability to set up, use and maintain workshop equipment.
• Familiarity with laser cutting and 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources and equipment for lessons, including hard materials.
• Maintain machinery and order supplies for the workshops.
• Support students and staff in the Design & Technology workshops.
• Assist with setup and use of laser cutting and 3D printing projects.

Skills

Workshop setup

Laser cutting

3D printing

Student support

Basic engineering knowledge

Tools

Laser cutting equipment

3D printers

Woodworking tools

Metalworking tools

Job description

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

NJC Scale 4, Points 7-10, £26,987 - £28,164 actual salary per annum

(£31,290 - £32,655 FTE)

Monday to Friday / 36 hrs pw / Term time plus one week (39 weeks)

Part time would be considered

Required for December 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 (9am)

Queensmead is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed school. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students at both GCSE and A level. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success.

With access to new facilities completed in 2022, the building includes three workshops and two computer suites, with areas set aside for 3D printing and laser cutting projects.

We are looking for a DT Technician to provide support for the Design & Technology Department. The ideal candidate will be competent in the set‑up, use and maintenance of workshop equipment and machinery, new technologies such as laser cutting and 3D printing and art processes. It will involve preparing resources and equipment for lessons: hard materials: woods, metals and plastics, as well as maintaining machinery and ordering supplies.

Previous experience of working in an educational environment is advantageous because you will need to be able to support students and staff in the workshops. A knowledge of basic engineering and/or mechanics would be highly advantageous, however, full training will be given.

Hours of work

• Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.45pm, with 30 minutes lunch (unpaid)
• Friday, 8am to 3.30pm, with 30 minutes lunch (unpaid)

If you do not hear from us by 3pm on the working day following the closing date of this advert, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are unable to provide individualised feedback on each application, unless you are invited to interview.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
• Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
• Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth over £2000)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
• Refer a Friend/Colleague Scheme

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check