Design Technology Technician — Workshop Setup & Practicals

Academics; Merton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Design Technology Technician to join a busy department in the London borough of Merton. You will assist in setting up equipment, preparing and maintaining the workshop and supporting practical classroom sessions.

Experience with woodwork and metalworking machines is advantageous, and qualifications in joinery or related trades are welcomed. This full-time, on-site role offers the chance to work in a traditional school environment with high expectations.

Qualifications

• Responsible for setting up equipment and supporting practical classroom sessions.
• Maintains and prepares the workshop to support design technology lessons.
• Experience with workshop machines and related trades is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and practical activities for classes.
• Prepare and maintain the workshop, including wood and metal work machines and tools.
• Support the design technology department in lesson delivery and safety practices.

Skills

Workshop setup

Practical teaching support

Woodworking

Metalworking

Tools

Woodworking machines

Metalworking machines

Job description

Academics is seeking a Design Technology Technician to join a busy department in the London borough of Merton. You will assist in setting up equipment, preparing and maintaining the workshop and supporting practical classroom sessions.

Experience with woodwork and metalworking machines is advantageous, and qualifications in joinery or related trades are welcomed. This full-time, on-site role offers the chance to work in a traditional school environment with high expectations.