DT Technician

Pk-Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are seeking an experienced Design Technology Technician to provide ongoing cover in a Sheffield secondary school's DT department. You will prepare materials and resources for practical lessons, cut timber for student projects, and ensure workshop tools are safe and ready for use.

Working in a busy workshop, you will support teachers, manage stock levels, and help maintain health and safety compliance to create a safe learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Technology Technician or in a similar workshop role.
• Awareness of SMHS and S1HS safety standards.
• Ability to prepare timber and stock for student projects.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources for DT lessons.
• Cut timber and stock for student projects.
• Maintain workshop equipment and ensure tools are safe.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities.
• Manage stock levels and order materials as required.
• Ensure the workshop complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Design Technology

Workshop safety

Stock management

Lesson preparation

Independent working

Education

SMHS - Secondary Materials Health & Safety

S1HS - Safe Use of Woodsawing Machines

D&T Workshop Safety Certification

Tools

Planer/Thicknesser (S8HS)

Job description

Design Technology Technician – Secondary School

Location: Sheffield
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing cover
Salary: £100–£170 per day (dependent on experience)

PK Education are working with a secondary school in Sheffield who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Technology Technician to provide ongoing cover within their DT department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled workshop technician who enjoys supporting practical learning and maintaining a safe, organised working environment. You'll play a vital role in preparing materials and equipment, ensuring lessons run smoothly and students have everything they need to complete practical projects.

The school are looking for somebody who is confident working within a busy workshop environment and has experience preparing timber, cutting stock, maintaining equipment, and supporting teachers across the Design Technology department.

The Role

• Preparing materials and resources for practical DT lessons
• Cutting timber and stock ready for student projects
• Maintaining workshop equipment and ensuring tools are safe for use
• Supporting teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials where required
• Ensuring the workshop complies with health and safety regulations

Essential Requirements

• Experience working as a Design Technology Technician or within a similar workshop environment
• Secondary Materials Health & Safety (SMHS)
• Safe Use of Woodsawing Machines (S1HS)
• Essential Health & Safety for D&T Workshop Technicians

Desirable Qualifications

• Safe Use of Planer/Thicknesser Machine (S8HS)

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety
• Experience preparing practical resources for secondary education
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient learning environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive secondary school and become an integral part of a busy Design Technology department.

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