Dt Tech Needed Asap To Shape Young Makers At Buckinghamshire Comprehensive

Marchant Recruitment; Chesham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Term-time pattern and holidays

Modern facilities with 3D printing

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Design & Technology Technician to support a busy D&T department in Buckinghamshire. You will prepare materials, maintain workshop tools and machinery, and help students turn ideas into tangible outputs.

The role emphasizes safety-conscious work in a school workshop, with term-time options and a competitive salary. You will work closely with teachers to ensure safe, effective use of CAD/CAM equipment and 3D printers.

Qualifications

• Experience: Practical background with hand/power tools, machinery, or CAD/CAM equipment in industrial/school workshop settings.
• Skills: Strong practical/making skills, meticulous attention to detail, proactive workshop organization.
• Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations in workshop env (CLEAPSS guidelines or similar).
• Education: Qualifications in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design or related trade.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Preparation: Prepare timber, metals, plastics, and other materials for student lessons.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, calibrate, and service workshop machinery and hand tools.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a hazard-free workshop, enforce PPE, assist with risk assessments.
• Resource Management: Monitor stock, manage tool inventories, coordinate equipment orders.
• Classroom Support: Guide students in safe use of machinery, CAD/CAM equipment, and 3D printers.

Skills

Hands-on workshop skills

CAD/CAM familiarity

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Education

Design & Technology / Engineering / Product Design or related trade

Job description

Location: Buckinghamshire (e.g., High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Amersham)

Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Term-time options available)

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, creative, and safety-conscious Design & Technology (DT) Technician to support our busy and thriving D&T department in Buckinghamshire.

You will be instrumental in preparing materials, maintaining workshop tools and machinery, and ensuring students can bring their design ideas to life in a safe, inspiring environment.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Preparation: Prepare timber, metals, plastics, and other materials using bandsaws, pillar drills, lathes, and hand tools for student practical lessons.

Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect, clean, calibrate, and service workshop machinery and hand tools to ensure compliance with strict safety standards.

Health & Safety: Maintain a clean and hazard-free workshop environment, enforce PPE protocols, and assist with risk assessments and COSHH logs.

Resource Management: Monitor stock levels of raw materials and hardware, manage tool inventories, and coordinate equipment ordering.

Classroom Support: Assist teachers during lessons by guiding students on the safe and effective use of machinery, CAD/CAM equipment, and 3D printers.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Practical background working with hand/power tools, machinery, or CAD/CAM equipment in an industrial, carpentry, or school workshop setting.

Skills: Strong practical/making skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward workshop organization.

Safety Awareness: A solid understanding of health and safety regulations within a workshop environment (e.g., CLEAPSS guidelines or similar).

Education: Relevant qualifications in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, or a related trade/craft discipline.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package

Generous school term-time working pattern and holiday entitlement

Modern facilities with access to up-to-date machinery and 3D printing tech