DT Technician

Nala Global Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nala Global Ltd is seeking a DT Technician in West London to support practical DT lessons and workshops during term-time.

The role involves preparing equipment, providing technical guidance, supervising students, and maintaining safety standards within the workshop. DBS clearance is essential, and experience in an educational setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school/college or laboratory setting.
• Basic carpentry and metalwork knowledge.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is mandatory.
• Strong health and safety understanding within a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and dismantle equipment for DT lessons.
• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Supervise students during practical workshops under staff direction.
• Maintain, clean, and safety-check DT tools and machinery.
• Assist with safe use of tools during activities.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and complete risk assessments.
• Assist in organising and displaying student work.
• Support maintenance and repair of DT facilities and resources.
• Keep up to date with health and safety legislation and training.

Skills

School environment experience

Safety compliance

Student supervision

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Carpentry tools

Metal work tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Location: West London

Job Title: DT Technician

Pay and working hours: 36 hours a week (8am-4pm) term-time only

Responsibilities

To be responsible to the Head of Technology for:

• Prepare, set up, and dismantle equipment, materials, and resources required for DT practical lessons and demonstrations.
• Provide technical support, advice, and guidance to teaching staff and students as required.
• Assist with the supervision of students in practical workshops, under the direction of teaching staff.
• Maintain, clean, and undertake routine safety checks of DT tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Support teaching staff and students during practical activities, ensuring the safe and appropriate use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Monitor stock levels of materials, tools, and equipment, and place orders as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety requirements within the DT department, including completing risk assessments and maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in the organisation, presentation, and display of students' work and departmental resources.
• Support the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of DT facilities, equipment, and resources.
• Keep up to date with developments in health and safety, relevant legislation, and appropriate training.

To be responsible to the Site Manager for:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs throughout the school.
• Undertake general carpentry work, including fixtures, fittings, and repairs as required.
• Ensure all school minibuses are appropriately maintained and report any issues as necessary.
• Follow all school safeguarding procedures and complete relevant training as required.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting within a school/college/Laboratory environment
• Basic Carpentry and Metal work knowledge to assist with repairs
• Enhanced DBS is a must
• Deep understanding of Health and Safety within a workshop is critical

Nala Global is committed to safeguarding and compliance in the education sector