Dt Technician | Excellent School | Wolverhampton

Marchant Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Design & Technology Technician to join its DT department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical professional who can support teachers and students, prepare resources and help maintain a safe, well-organised workshop environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff and assist students during practical activities, helping them use tools, equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician or in a relevant practical role.
• Strong practical knowledge of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and support teaching staff effectively.
• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach.
• Experience within an education setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Supporting teachers and students during workshop activities.
• Maintaining and organising machinery, tools and equipment.
• Checking equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where appropriate.
• Keeping workshops clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Supporting the wider DT department with practical and technical tasks.

Skills

Tools & machinery

Health & safety

Organisation

Independent working

Education sector experience

Job description

Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

An excellent school in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic DT Technician to join its Design & Technology department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical professional who can support teachers and students, prepare resources and help maintain a safe, well-organised workshop environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support across the DT department, ensuring classrooms and workshops are fully prepared for lessons. You will work closely with teaching staff and assist students during practical activities, helping them use tools, equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.

• Supporting teachers and students during workshop activities.

• Maintaining and organising machinery, tools and equipment.

• Checking equipment is safe and suitable for use.

• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required.

• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where appropriate.

• Keeping workshops clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.

• Supporting the wider DT department with practical and technical tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician or in a relevant practical role.

• Strong practical knowledge of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and support teaching staff effectively.

• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach.

• Experience within an education setting would be advantageous.

About the School

The school provides a positive and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to develop practical skills, creativity and confidence. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting high-quality practical learning and ensuring the DT department operates efficiently.

Salary and Application

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.