DT Technician

Randstad Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Leeds is seeking a DT Technician for a hands-on role supporting the Design and Technology department. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient running of practical facilities while providing vital support to teaching staff and students. Key skills include exceptional technical competence, strong safety focus, and effective communication. The role offers opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, and a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

£300 Love2shop voucher referral scheme

Qualifications

• Prior practical experience in workshop or DT Technician roles.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Willingness to apply for Enhanced Child DBS.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear materials for D&T lessons.
• Conduct regular checks and maintenance of machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies.
• Manage stock levels within budget.
• Provide technical support to students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of workshop areas.
• Operate and support specialist digital manufacturing equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Assist with creation of risk assessments.
• Support creation of departmental displays.

Skills

Practical & Technical Competence

Safety Focus

Organisation & Planning

Problem-Solving

Communication

IT Proficiency

Job description

Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for practical design and engineering?

Are you committed to upholding the highest standards of Health and Safety?

Do you seek a role where your technical expertise is valued and celebrated?

About The Role: DT Technician

This is a vital, hands‑on role supporting the Design and Technology department in a specialist technical learning environment, starting this January. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the department's practical facilities. The technician will be an essential resource for both teaching staff and students, making a direct and tangible impact on the quality of education delivered across resistant materials, systems and control, and potentially food and textiles.

About The Educational Setting

The school is located in Leeds, specialising in areas such as engineering, manufacturing, and digital technologies. It benefits from modern, industry‑standard facilities and a curriculum heavily influenced by university and employer partners. The ethos is centred on highly practical, project‑based learning, preparing students for the technical careers of the future. The environment is collaborative, ambitious, and focused on vocational excellence, offering a truly inspiring place to work alongside dedicated professionals.

Requirements

• Prior practical experience working in a workshop, manufacturing, or DT Technician role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment procedures relevant to a D&T setting.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)

Core Skills

• Practical & Technical Competence: Expert handling of tools and machinery.
• Safety Focus: Unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Organisation & Planning: Exceptional ability to manage resources and prioritise a diverse workload.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong aptitude for fault‑finding and resolving equipment issues.
• Communication: Clear, concise, and effective interaction with students, teachers, and suppliers.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using spreadsheets, ordering systems, and basic graphic software.

Key Responsibilities

• Resource Preparation: Timely setting up and clearing away of materials, tools, and equipment for all practical D&T lessons.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conducting regular checks, servicing, and cleaning of all departmental machinery and hand tools.
• H&S Compliance: Enforcing departmental Health and Safety policies and ensuring safe working practices are observed by all users.
• Stock Control: Monitoring, ordering, and managing stock levels of all consumables and materials within budget.
• Technical Support: Providing in‑class assistance, advice, and demonstrations to students and teaching staff.
• Workshop Organisation: Maintaining the cleanliness, security, and orderly state of workshops, prep rooms, and storage areas.
• CAD/CAM Management: Operating, maintaining, and providing support for specialist digital manufacturing equipment.
• Liaison: Communicating effectively with external suppliers, maintenance contractors, and the Head of Department.
• Risk Documentation: Assisting with the creation and updating of departmental risk assessments.
• Display & Exhibition: Supporting the creation of engaging departmental displays of student work and resources.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Could this be the ideal role for you? Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a DT Technician. For more information, please contact [e-mail] or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.