Design & Technology Technician (School Workshop)

Empowering Learning Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a Design & Technology Technician in Leeds to support a busy secondary school with practical activities. The role focuses on keeping the workshop safe, well-equipped and ready for lessons, assisting teachers and students as needed.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on workshop experience in engineering or D&T, with familiarity in tools and materials, and a strong commitment to health and safety in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, engineering or D&T environment.
• Willingness to support practical lessons and teaching staff.
• Ability to maintain a safe, well-organised workshop.
• Experience with woodwork, metalwork, CAD/CAM, 3D printing or CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.
• Providing practical and technical support to teaching staff during lessons.
• Maintaining workshops, classrooms and equipment to a high standard.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs of tools and equipment.
• Supporting safe use of machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Assisting with prep and production of resources and student projects.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.

Skills

Workshop experience

Engineering

Manufacturing

Construction

Carpentry

Joinery

Design & Tech

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

CNC machinery

Job description

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a Design & Technology Technician in Leeds to support a busy secondary school with practical activities. The role focuses on keeping the workshop safe, well-equipped and ready for lessons, assisting teachers and students as needed.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on workshop experience in engineering or D&T, with familiarity in tools and materials, and a strong commitment to health and safety in a school setting.