DT/Food Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational recruitment agency is seeking a Design Technology / Hospitality Technician for a secondary school in Newham. The role involves preparing and maintaining facilities for lessons, supporting teachers during practical sessions, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates should have practical experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Competitive training and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a workshop or hospitality environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Ability to support a wide range of practical activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment for DT and Hospitality lessons.
• Support teaching staff during practical sessions.
• Promote health and safety culture in workshops.

Skills

Practical skills in a workshop or catering environment

Strong awareness of health and safety

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently and part of a team

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

Design Technology / Hospitality Technician — Location: Secondary School, Newham. Contract: Full-time / Permanent (term time only).

About the role

• Prepare, maintain, and organise equipment, tools, and materials for DT and Hospitality lessons.
• Ensure that workshops, kitchens, and specialist areas are safe, well-stocked, and ready for use.
• Support teaching staff during practical sessions, including demonstrations and supervision when required.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and maintaining machinery and appliances.
• Promote a culture of health and safety in all DT and Hospitality areas.

About you

• Practical skills and experience in a workshop, catering, or hospitality environment (school or industry).
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of health and safety, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to support a wide range of practical activities.

We offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team in a diverse Newham school.
• Training and development opportunities to build your skills further.
• Modern facilities and resources across DT and Hospitality.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.