Design Technology Technician – Secondary School Cover

Pk-Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are seeking an experienced Design Technology Technician to provide ongoing cover in a Sheffield secondary school's DT department. You will prepare materials and resources for practical lessons, cut timber for student projects, and ensure workshop tools are safe and ready for use.

Working in a busy workshop, you will support teachers, manage stock levels, and help maintain health and safety compliance to create a safe learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Technology Technician or in a similar workshop role.
• Awareness of SMHS and S1HS safety standards.
• Ability to prepare timber and stock for student projects.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources for DT lessons.
• Cut timber and stock for student projects.
• Maintain workshop equipment and ensure tools are safe.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities.
• Manage stock levels and order materials as required.
• Ensure the workshop complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Design Technology

Workshop safety

Stock management

Lesson preparation

Independent working

Education

SMHS - Secondary Materials Health & Safety

S1HS - Safe Use of Woodsawing Machines

D&T Workshop Safety Certification

Tools

Planer/Thicknesser (S8HS)

Job description

PK Education are seeking an experienced Design Technology Technician to provide ongoing cover in a Sheffield secondary school's DT department. You will prepare materials and resources for practical lessons, cut timber for student projects, and ensure workshop tools are safe and ready for use.

Working in a busy workshop, you will support teachers, manage stock levels, and help maintain health and safety compliance to create a safe learning environment for students.