DT/Food Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Design Technology / Hospitality Technician to support the busy departments in a secondary school in Newham. The role involves preparing equipment for lessons, ensuring safe working environments, and aiding teachers during practical sessions. Candidates should have practical skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to health and safety. The school offers a welcoming team, modern facilities, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Welcoming staff team

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, catering, or hospitality environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise equipment for lessons.
• Ensure workshops and kitchens are safe and ready for use.
• Support teaching staff during practical sessions.
• Assist with ordering and stock control.
• Promote health and safety culture.

Skills

Practical skills in workshop or catering

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

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

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic DT/Hospitality Technician to support our busy Design Technology and Hospitality departments. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping deliver creative, practical learning experiences for our students.

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.