Design & Technology Workshop Technician - Secondary School

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support the DT department at a busy secondary school in Leicester. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in a workshop environment, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to prepare materials and manage workshop equipment while supporting teachers during practical lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design & Technology or workshop setting.
• Comfort with hand and power tools and workshop machinery.
• Good organisational and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, equipment and materials for lessons.
• Support woodwork, metalwork, resistant materials and product design.
• Set up and maintain workshop machinery and equipment.
• Carry out basic maintenance and report faults.
• Stock levels and materials ordering when required.
• Keep workshops and storage spaces organised and safe.
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and correctly.
• Support teachers during practical DT lessons.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Complete routine safety checks and records.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in a DT/workshop setting

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Metalworking equipment

Job description

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support the DT department at a busy secondary school in Leicester. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in a workshop environment, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to prepare materials and manage workshop equipment while supporting teachers during practical lessons.