Design Technology Technician

PK Education Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are recruiting an experienced Design Technology Technician to join a well-established secondary school in Sheffield, starting after October half-term. This full-time temporary position supports a busy DT department and runs until Christmas.

The role focuses on Product Design and Resistant Materials, not Art or Textiles, and includes setting up workshops, preparing materials, and assisting teachers in practical lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Technology Technician or in a practical workshop environment.
• Knowledge of Product Design and Resistant Materials.
• Understanding of workshop machinery and safe working practices.
• DBS check or willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Design and Resistant Materials lessons.
• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons.
• Set up and maintain workshop machinery and equipment.
• Assist teachers with practical demonstrations and activities.
• Prepare wood, metal, plastics and other materials for projects.
• Maintain stock levels and order materials as required.
• Keep workshops clean, organised and safe for students and staff.
• Carry out routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Support students with practical projects where appropriate.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe machinery operation.

Skills

DT workshop

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Tools

Workshop machinery

Woodworking tools

Metalworking tools

Job description

Design Technology Technician Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Start Date: After October Half-Term (November 2026)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Duration: Initially Until Christmas
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Job Description

PK Education are recruiting for an experienced Design Technology Technician to join a well-established secondary school in Sheffield, starting immediately after October half-term.

This is a full-time temporary position, initially running until Christmas, supporting a busy and established Design Technology department.

The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a strong focus on practical learning, creativity and developing students' technical skills. Design Technology plays an important role in the school, providing students with opportunities to explore product design, manufacturing processes and practical workshop techniques.

The successful candidate will primarily support Product Design and Resistant Materials, rather than Art or Textiles, helping teachers deliver safe and engaging practical lessons across the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in a school DT workshop, manufacturing, engineering, carpentry or a similar practical environment.

The Role

• Supporting the delivery of Product Design and Resistant Materials lessons

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons

• Setting up and maintaining workshop machinery and equipment

• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and classroom activities

• Preparing wood, metal, plastics and other materials for student projects

• Maintaining stock levels and ordering materials where required

• Ensuring workshops are clean, organised and safe for students and staff

• Carrying out routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment

• Supporting students with practical projects where appropriate

• Following health and safety procedures, including safe machinery operation

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Design Technology Technician or in a practical workshop environment

• Strong knowledge of Product Design and Resistant Materials

• Confident working with wood, metal, plastics and workshop tools

• Understanding of workshop machinery and safe working practices

• Experience preparing materials for practical projects

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a DT environment

• Organised, reliable and able to work independently

• Previous experience within a UK secondary school would be advantageous

• Available to start after October half-term

• Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check

Why Is This a Great Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to work within an established Sheffield secondary school with a strong academic reputation and a commitment to developing students' practical and technical skills.

The Design Technology department provides students with opportunities to develop their understanding of materials, manufacturing techniques and the design process, combining creativity with hands-on problem-solving.

Unlike more general creative technician positions, this role has a particular focus on Product Design and Resistant Materials, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with workshop equipment, preparing practical projects and supporting technical learning.

With a consistent full-time timetable from November until Christmas, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DT Technician looking for a short-term placement within education.