DT Technician

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support the DT department at a busy secondary school in Leicester. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, with a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in a workshop environment, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to prepare materials and manage workshop equipment while supporting teachers during practical lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design & Technology or workshop setting.
• Comfort with hand and power tools and workshop machinery.
• Good organisational and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, equipment and materials for lessons.
• Support woodwork, metalwork, resistant materials and product design.
• Set up and maintain workshop machinery and equipment.
• Carry out basic maintenance and report faults.
• Stock levels and materials ordering when required.
• Keep workshops and storage spaces organised and safe.
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and correctly.
• Support teachers during practical DT lessons.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Complete routine safety checks and records.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in a DT/workshop setting

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Metalworking equipment

Job description

Design & Technology Technician - Secondary School

Location: Leicester

Job Type: Full-time / Long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you practical, organised and confident working with tools, machinery and materials?

We are recruiting for a Design & Technology Technician to support the DT department within a busy and welcoming secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school technician or someone from a workshop, engineering, manufacturing, construction or technical background looking to move into an education environment.

The Role

• Preparing tools, equipment and materials for practical lessons
• Supporting woodwork, metalwork, resistant materials and product design activities
• Setting up and maintaining workshop machinery and equipment
• Carrying out basic maintenance and reporting faults
• Cutting and preparing materials ready for student projects
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required
• Keeping workshops, preparation areas and storage spaces organised
• Ensuring equipment is stored safely and correctly
• Supporting teachers during practical DT lessons where appropriate
• Helping maintain high standards of health and safety within the workshop
• Completing routine safety checks and maintaining relevant records
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Design & Technology department

The Ideal Candidate

We would like to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience within Design & Technology, engineering, manufacturing, construction or a workshop environment
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• A strong awareness of workshop health and safety
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a school department
• A professional and approachable manner when working around young people

Previous experience within a secondary school would be advantageous, but transferable technical or workshop experience will also be considered.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.

Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.

Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation