DT Technician

The Supply Register; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 910,000 - 1,183,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register is seeking a DT Technician to support the Design & Technology department in a school setting in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on preparing materials, tools, and equipment for practical DT lessons and maintaining workshop areas.

You will assist teaching staff during lessons, monitor stock, and ensure all equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored safely, in line with health and safety guidelines. DBS enhanced clearance is preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or similar workshop role.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willing to obtain it.
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Maintain and organise workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored safely.
• Assist teaching staff during practical lessons where required.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance of machinery and tools in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and school procedures at all times.
• Dispose of waste materials safely and maintain a clean working environment.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Head of Department or School Leadership Team.

Skills

Workshop experience

Health & safety awareness

Right to work in the UK

Tools

Workshop tools

Machinery operation

Job description

As a DT Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Design & Technology department, ensuring practical lessons run smoothly and that equipment and materials are prepared safely and efficiently.,

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical DT lessons.
• Maintain and organise workshops, classrooms and storage areas.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored safely.
• Assist teaching staff during practical lessons where required.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance of machinery and tools in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and school procedures at all times.
• Dispose of waste materials safely and maintain a clean working environment.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Head of Department or School Leadership Team.
  Previous experience in a DT Technician, workshop, engineering, manufacturing or maintenance role is desirable.
• Knowledge of workshop tools, machinery and health and safety procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months.
• Right to work in the UK.
  Weekly PAYE pay.
• Ongoing support from The Supply Register.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent school-based roles.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.