Design Technology Technician

Chauncy School; Ware; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MyNewTerm in the United Kingdom is seeking a practical, reliable Design Technology Technician to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on maintaining the workshop, supporting lessons, and ensuring a safe, well-organised space for staff and students.

You will assist with CAD/CAM activities, stock checks, and material preparation, with full training provided. Flexible hours around department needs, and a friendly, busy DT setting offering development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop or Design Technology workshop is desirable.
• Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Experience with workshop maintenance, stock taking and material preparation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organise the Design Technology workshop and equipment.
• Carry out stock checks and keep materials organised.
• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for lessons and practical activities.
• Support staff and students with practical workshop requirements.
• Ensure the workshop is kept clean, safe and well organised.
• Support the use of CAD/CAM equipment and software.

Skills

Practical and hands-on

Organised and reliable

Confident using computers and digital‑

Independent and team player

Safety-conscious

Flexible and adaptable

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Design Technology Technician to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Hours

Flexible working hours are available, with some flexibility around start and finish times to suit the needs of the successful applicant and the department.

Salary

Depending on relevant experience, the pay scale is H3 (£26,427) - H5 (£30, 515) plus Fringe Allowance (£753), pro rata, term time only.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and organising the Design Technology workshop and equipment.
• Carrying out stock checks and keeping materials and supplies organised.
• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for lessons and practical activities.
• Supporting staff and students with practical workshop requirements.
• Ensuring the workshop is kept clean, safe and well organised.
• Supporting the use of CAD/CAM equipment and software.

Experience

Previous experience working in a workshop or Design Technology workshop environment would be desirable.

Experience with workshop maintenance, stock taking and material preparation is desirable.

Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Skills

• Practical and hands-on.
• Organised and reliable.
• Confident using computers and willing to develop their digital skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and positive workshop environment.
• Flexible and willing to support the changing needs of the Design Technology department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant practical experience, or for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their skills within a busy and successful Design Technology setting.

Training and support will be provided where required.