Design Technology Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Requires practical experience in design technology and maintenance.
• Experience in secondary education or workshop environment advantageous.
• Strong organisational and health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

As a Design Technology Technician, you will play an important role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the school's Design Technology department.

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 Technician
• D&T Technician
• Resistant Materials Technician
• Product Design Technician
• Engineering Technician
• Workshop Technician
• School or College Technician
• Practical specialist with relevant industry experienceExperience 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.

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.