Design & Technology Workshop Technician (Hard Materials)

The King Edmund School; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The King Edmund School is seeking a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our Design & Technology team. This part-time role supports workshop activities, prepares materials for lessons and assists with CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes, while ensuring safe handling and storage of materials.

You will help deliver demonstrations, supervise students, assist with repairs and fabrication, and contribute to after-school DT enrichment activities, aligning with our mission

Qualifications

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and preparing workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.)
• Setting up materials and resources for lessons
• Supporting CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes
• Ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials
• Assisting with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication
• Helping to deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities

Job description

The King Edmund School is seeking a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to join our Design & Technology team. This part-time role supports workshop activities, prepares materials for lessons and assists with CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes, while ensuring safe handling and storage of materials.

You will help deliver demonstrations, supervise students, assist with repairs and fabrication, and contribute to after-school DT enrichment activities, aligning with our mission