DT Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a proactive DT Technician for a secondary school in Harrow. This fixed-term position requires expertise in workshop machinery and a solid understanding of health and safety standards. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery, preparing materials for student projects, and assisting teachers during practical lessons. Candidates must be immediately available and comfortable in a workshop environment. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Fast-Track Onboarding

Local Expertise

Competitive Pay

Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Proficiency with band saws, circular saws, and pillar drills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations in a workshop or school environment.
• Experience with 3D printing or laser cutting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workshop machinery and equipment are maintained in safe working order.
• Prepare materials for student projects.
• Assist teachers during practical lessons.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain an organized environment.
• Manage stock levels and assist with ordering materials.

Skills

Proficiency with workshop machinery

Understanding of Health & Safety standards

Adaptability

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed-Term

Location: Harrow, North West London

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time options available

Are you a hands-on individual with a talent for making and a passion for workshop safety? Protocol Education is currently seeking a proactive DT Technician to join a dynamic secondary school in Harrow.

This is a fixed-term position starting immediately, offering a fantastic opportunity to work within a creative department that values innovation and practical skill-building.

The Role

In this role, you will be essential to the daily operation of the Design & Technology department, supporting students as they work with various materials, including wood, metal, and plastics, as well as modern CAD/CAM technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workshop Maintenance: Ensuring all machinery, hand tools, and equipment are sharp, safe, and ready for use.
• Material Preparation: Preparing timber, metals, and acrylics for KS3 and GCSE projects.
• Classroom Support: Assisting teachers during practical lessons to ensure students are using equipment correctly and safely.
• Health & Safety: Conducting regular safety checks and maintaining a clean, organized environment in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Resource Management: Monitoring stock levels of consumables and assisting with the ordering of new materials.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is technically minded and comfortable in a workshop environment.

• Skillset: Proficiency with workshop machinery (e.g., band saws, circular saws, pillar drills) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge: An understanding of Health & Safety standards within a workshop or school setting.
• Adaptability: Experience with 3D printing or laser cutting is a plus, but a "can-do" attitude is most important!
• Availability: As this is an ASAP start, we are looking for candidates who are either immediately available or on a short notice period.

Why Work via Protocol Education?

• Fast-Track Onboarding: We’ll get you cleared and into the classroom as quickly as possible.
• Local Expertise: Our North West London team has deep roots in Harrow schools.
• Competitive Pay: Weekly pay at competitive market rates.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and development to keep your skills sharp.

How to Apply

Don\'t wait! This school is looking to interview and appoint immediately.

Apply Today: Send your CV to our North West London Secondary Team or click \'Apply\' now to start the conversation.

Protocol Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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