DT Technician

Nala Global Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Nala Global Ltd is seeking a DT Technician to support practical lessons in a West London school environment. You will prepare, set up and dismantle equipment, and provide technical guidance to staff and students. You will also help supervise workshops and ensure safety and compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires DBS clearance and a strong understanding of workshop safety. Term-time hours, with a 36-hour week, apply and you will support maintenance, reporting, and safe

Qualifications

• Experience supporting within a school/college/laboratory environment.
• Enhanced DBS is a must.
• Strong health and safety knowledge in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and dismantle equipment for DT lessons.
• Provide technical support and guidance to staff and students.
• Supervise students in practical workshops under staff direction.
• Maintain and safety-check DT tools and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and complete risk assessments.
• Assist with organization and display of students' work and resources.
• Support maintenance and repair of DT facilities and resources.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and training.

Skills

School workshop support

Health and safety compliance

Basic carpentry & metalwork

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Power tools

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