DT Technician

The Supply Register Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd is recruiting for a Design & Technology Technician to support a secondary school in Birmingham. You will prepare materials and equipment for DT lessons, maintain workshops and ensure safety compliance throughout the department.

The role is term-time only, with 8:00am–4:00pm hours, starting September 2026. The ideal candidate has DT workshop experience, DBS checks or willingness to obtain one, and solid references.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

DT Technician experience

Workshop tools

Health and safety

DBS Update Service

Right to work in UK

Tools

Workshop machinery

Maintenance tools

Job description

The Supply Register is currently recruiting for a Design & Technology Technician to work within a secondary school in Birmingham, starting in September.

Location: Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Contract: Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

The Role:

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.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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.

If you're practical, organised and enjoy supporting young people in a hands-on learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.