DT Technician

Connaught Resourcing; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school in Essex is seeking a skilled Design Technology Technician to support practical lessons and maintain workshop machinery. This part-time, term-time-only role involves preparing resources and ensuring safety regulations are met. The position requires attendance on specified school days and offers a salary of £12,858 (FTE £27,522) for 22.5 hours weekly. Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Skilled in preparing tools and equipment for practical lessons.
• Experience with maintaining machinery and tools.
• Ability to update risk assessments and maintain safety records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for lessons.
• Maintain machinery, tools, and LEV systems.
• Update risk assessments and COSHH records.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Experience in maintaining workshop machinery

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Job description

Design Technology Technician (Part Time) - Independent School

Location : Essex (easily accessible through the Elizabeth Line) Start Date : ASAP

Contract : Fixed-term contract, 5th January to 26th June 2026.

Timetable : Part Time, Term-Time Only (22.5 hours per week)

Salary : £12,858 (FTE £27,522)

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Design Technology Technician to join a well-resourced independent school in Essex from November 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a thriving Design Technology Department within a forward-thinking and welcoming school community.

Working closely with the Head of Department and teaching staff, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting practical lessons, maintaining workshop machinery, preparing resources, and contributing to the smooth running and ongoing development of the DT Department.

This is a part-time, term-time-only position (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8.00am-4.15pm), with the requirement to attend INSET days and up to three Saturdays or equivalent per year.

Key Responsibilities :

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for lessons
• Maintaining machinery, tools and LEV systems in line with Health & Safety regulations

Updating risk assessments, COSHH records...