Design Technology Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Full-time and long-term opportunities

Weekly pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a trusted Design Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Halton on a full-time, ongoing basis. You will support practical lessons, prepare materials and equipment, and maintain workshops to a high standard, working alongside teaching staff.

This role suits someone with practical experience in a school or workshop environment, organized and proactive, with a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Practical experience and technical knowledge relevant to Design Technology.
• Proactive approach to the role in a school setting.
• Experience in a secondary school, college, workshop or similar environment preferred.
• Organised, reliable and able to support staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, equipment and resources for Design Technology lessons.
• Supporting teachers with preparation of practical activities.
• Ensuring workshops, classrooms and practical areas are organised and ready for use.
• Maintaining and checking tools, machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with safe storage and organisation of materials.
• Helping ensure equipment is used safely and appropriately.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and reporting issues with equipment.
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Assisting teaching staff with demonstrations and projects.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Practical experience

Technical knowledge

Proactive approach

Job description

Design Technology Technician

Location: Halton Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Design Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Halton. The successful candidate will support the school's Design Technology department on a full-time, ongoing basis, working alongside teaching staff to ensure practical lessons, workshops and resources are prepared and maintained to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Technology Technician, D&T Technician, Resistant Materials Technician or practical workshop specialist looking for a full-time position within a secondary school environment.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, equipment and resources for Design Technology lessons.
• Supporting teachers with the preparation of practical activities.
• Ensuring workshops, classrooms and practical areas are organised and ready for use.
• Maintaining and checking tools, machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the safe storage and organisation of materials and resources.
• Helping to ensure equipment is used safely and appropriately.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and reporting any issues with equipment.
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Assisting teaching staff with practical demonstrations and projects.
• Ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures are followed within practical areas.

What are we looking for?

The school is looking for someone who can bring practical experience, technical knowledge and a proactive approach to the role.

You may have experience as a: Design Technology TechnicianD&T TechnicianResistant Materials TechnicianProduct Design TechnicianEngineering TechnicianWorkshop TechnicianSchool or College TechnicianPractical specialist with relevant industry experience.

Experience working within a secondary school, college, workshop or practical learning environment would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant technical or industry experience may also be considered.

You’ll need to be organised, reliable and confident working with practical equipment and materials, as well as being comfortable supporting both teaching staff and students.

Competitive rates of payFull-time and long-term opportunitiesWeekly payA dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your assignmentAccess to a wide network of secondary schools and academiesFree CPD and professional development through The National CollegeSupport with compliance and onboardingHonest advice about available education roles.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, working 8:00am-4:00pm, making it particularly suitable for someone looking for consistency and stability within a secondary school environment.