DT Technician

Empowering Learning Ltd; Morley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking a Design & Technology Technician for a secondary school in Leeds on a temporary, 37-hour week, 37 hours per week role. The position involves preparing materials and equipment for lessons, providing practical support to teaching staff, and maintaining a safe, well‑resourced workshop environment.

Start date: 2nd November. The ideal candidate will have hands-on workshop experience in a design & technology environment and be reliable, organised, and

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop/engineering environment.
• Strong focus on safety and organisation.
• Hands-on practical background suitable for supporting students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for design & technology lessons.
• Provide practical and technical support to teaching staff during lessons.
• Maintain workshops and equipment to a high standard.
• Carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs of tools and equipment.
• Support safe use of machinery and workshop equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and order materials when required.
• Assist with resources and student projects preparation.

Skills

Workshop / practical experience

Engineering background

Safety awareness

Organised and reliable

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

CNC machinery

Job description

Design & Technology Technician

Location: Leeds
Salary: 110- 140 per day
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37
Start Date: 2nd November

We are currently recruiting for a Design & Technology Technician to join a welcoming secondary school and provide essential technical and practical support to the Design & Technology department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands‑on background who enjoys working in a school environment and supporting students and teaching staff.

The Role

As a Design & Technology Technician, you will work closely with teaching staff to ensure the department is fully prepared and equipped for practical lessons. You will help maintain a safe, organised and well‑resourced workshop environment and support the smooth delivery of practical activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.
• Providing practical and technical support to teaching staff during lessons.
• Ensuring workshops, classrooms and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs of tools and equipment.
• Supporting the safe use of machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials and resources when required.
• Assisting with the preparation and production of resources and student projects.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Supporting teachers and students with practical projects where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a workshop, engineering, manufacturing, construction, carpentry, joinery or Design & Technology environment.

School experience would be advantageous but is not essential for the right candidate.

We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience in areas such as:

• Woodwork / carpentry / joinery
• Metalwork
• Engineering
• Product Design
• CAD/CAM
• 3D printing
• CNC machinery
• Workshop tools and equipment

You will need to be practical, organised and reliable, with a strong understanding of workshop safety and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into an education-based role.
• Competitive salary.
• Supportive teaching and leadership team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to students' practical learning and development.
• Potential for ongoing or permanent work for the right candidate.