DT Technician

Reed; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated DT Technician to provide essential support within the Technology Department. The role involves maintaining equipment and materials for practical lessons, ensuring a smooth learning environment. Candidates should possess experience with tools and good communication skills. This full-time, temporary position offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of hand tools and machine tools.
• DATA accreditation is required to use the machinery.
• Must have experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare extraction unit filters.
• Set up equipment and teaching materials.
• Conduct daily safety audits for compliance.

Skills

Experience in maintaining tools and equipment

Good communication skills

Ability to work with technical drawings

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary School

Tools

CNC machines

Milling machines

Portable saws

Job description

DT Technician

• Location: Hemel Hempstead
• Secondary School
• Salary: Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks - Temporary Position

We are seeking a dedicated DT Technicianto provide essential support within the Technology Department in a secondary school we are currently working with. This role is pivotal in maintaining and preparing equipment and materials for practical technology lessons, ensuring a smooth and efficient learning environment for both students and staff.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare extraction unit filters and organise materials for practical lessons.
• Set up equipment and teaching materials, including photocopying and creating teaching aids.
• Provide additional technical support to individual students and staff during teaching sessions.
• Maintain and service departmental hand tools, machines (including CNC machines), and other equipment like portable saws and plotter cutters.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits to ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy.
• Assist with stock control, ordering supplies, and administrative duties within the department.
• Support the Network Manager in maintaining and repairing the network and PC clusters (training provided).
• Develop proficiency and obtain certification in the use of woodwork and metalworking machines, CNC lathes, and plotter/cutters.
• Prepare equipment for the new academic year during the summer holidays.
• Contribute to creating a clean, tidy, and well-organised environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining tools and equipment, with a thorough knowledge of hand tools, machine tools, lathes (including CNC), milling machines (including CNC), CAM, forging, and welding equipment.
• Maintenance and building experience.
• DATA accreditation is required to use the machinery.
• Good communication skills and experience working with young people.
• Ability to work with technical drawings and measurements.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the needs of teachers and students and capable of motivating students to achieve.
• Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and job grade conditions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to school facilities and resources.

Please Apply Here to submit your application to Reed and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted.