Design Technology Technician

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Education is seeking an experienced Design Technology Technician to support a secondary school in Sheffield on an ongoing basis. You will help prepare and maintain DT workshops, assist teachers in practical lessons, ensure safety and organisation of tools and equipment, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have previous DT workshop experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Technology Technician or workshop technician.
• Good understanding of DT tools, equipment and workshop processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a workshop/educational environment.
• Ability to prepare resources and equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with teachers and support staff.
• Proactive, flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and set up materials, tools and equipment for DT lessons.
• Support teachers during practical lessons and assist with demonstrations.
• Maintain and organise DT workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and maintained.
• Carry out routine checks on equipment and report faults.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Manage stock levels and order replacements.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying workshop areas.
• Support smooth day-to-day running of the DT department.
• Follow safeguarding policies and contribute to a safe learning environment.

Skills

DT Technician

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Effective communicator

Safeguarding commitment

Proactive & reliable

Job description

Design Technology Technician - Secondary School

About the Role

Tradewind Education is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Design Technology Technician to work at a secondary school in Sheffield on an ongoing basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and practical individual with previous experience in a Design Technology (DT) department or a similar technical environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning by ensuring that workshops, classrooms, tools, machinery and materials are safe, organised and ready for use.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support practical lessons across Design Technology and related subjects, helping students develop their practical skills in a safe and well-equipped learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and set up materials, tools and equipment for Design Technology lessons.
• Support teachers during practical lessons and assist with demonstrations and classroom activities where required.
• Maintain and organise DT workshops, classrooms, storage areas and equipment.
• Ensure tools, machinery and equipment are used safely and maintained in good working order.
• Carry out routine checks on equipment and report any faults, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times, including the safe storage and handling of materials.
• Manage stock levels of materials and consumables, ordering replacements when necessary.
• Assist with cleaning, maintaining and tidying workshop areas before, during and after lessons.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Design Technology department.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment for students.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working as a Design Technology Technician, workshop technician or in a similar practical or technical role.
• A good understanding of Design Technology tools, equipment, materials and workshop processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop or educational environment.
• The ability to prepare resources and equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work alongside teachers and support staff.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to undergo the relevant safeguarding and vetting checks.

Relevant technical qualifications or experience in areas such as woodwork, metalwork, product design, resistant materials or other DT specialisms would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• An ongoing opportunity within a secondary school in Sheffield.
• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.
• Support from the dedicated team at Tradewind Education.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to students' learning and practical development.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities where available.

Tradewind Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks in line with current guidance and legislation.