DT Technician

Mangotsfield School; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy students

Supportive trust

CPD opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Local pension scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Mangotsfield School is seeking a proactive Design & Technology Technician to support the busy department in day-to-day workshop operations and ensure safe, smooth running of practical activities.

You will prepare materials, maintain equipment, and assist teachers and students while upholding high safety standards and accurate record-keeping in a 39-week term-time setting.

Qualifications

• Machinery and tool expertise for metalworking and woodwork
• Experience with plastics and polymers in manufacturing
• Proficient in 3D printers and laser cutters and CAD/CAM systems
• Ability to manufacture prototypes from technical drawings
• Strong communication and ability to prioritise in a busy school

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons and assist students and teachers
• Maintain workshop safety and compliance, including COSHH and risk assessments
• Maintain records of servicing and inventory and keep storage areas tidy

Skills

Machinery & Tool Expertise

Material Processes

Digital Manufacturing

Technical Interpretation

Personal Attributes

Job description

Job title: DT Technician

Salary: PATH 4 £26,429 FTE, £11,980 prorated

Hours: 19.5 per week

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year, term time + INSET

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Mangotsfield School

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Design & Technology Technician to join our busy, dynamic department. In this vital role, you will ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient day-to-day running of our workshops, directly supporting teaching and learning.

From preparing materials for a diverse curriculum to maintaining high-spec machinery, your technical expertise will help students bring their designs to life.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons. You will assist teachers and students during practical activities, demonstrations, and help manufacture teaching aids or prototypes.
• Maintain total compliance with workshop Health & Safety regulations (including COSHH, risk assessments, and machine safety). You will conduct routine safety checks, manage the safe storage of materials/chemicals, and ensure all equipment is in safe working order.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment servicing and inventory. You will manage stock levels, order consumables, and keep workshops, preparation areas, and storage facilities organised and tidy.

About you

You are a highly organised technical professional with a passion for making, fixing, and creating. Whether your background is in education, engineering, or trade workshops, you bring a positive, adaptable attitude and a strict commitment to safety and the safeguarding of young people.

Your skills & experience:

• Machinery & Tool Expertise: Competent in the safe use and maintenance of metalworking machinery and timber/woodworking equipment, alongside standard hand tools.
• Material Processes: Experienced working with a range of plastics and polymers and possessing a strong overall understanding of wood, metal, and plastic manufacturing techniques.
• Digital Manufacturing: Proficient in operating and maintaining 3D printers and laser cutters, including machine setup, troubleshooting, calibration, and utilising CAD/CAM systems.
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to manufacture prototypes, models, and project components directly from technical drawings and design specifications.
• Personal Attributes: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently to manage competing priorities, and a proactive approach to supporting a busy school environment.

About us

Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.

Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16-19 opportunities for all students.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies