Dt Technician | Good Secondary School | Stevenage

Marchant Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical DT Technician for a Good Secondary School in Stevenage. You will prepare tools, materials and machinery, assist teachers and pupils during lessons and help keep workshops safe, tidy and well-stocked.

The role covers setting up practical activities, maintaining equipment and supporting a smooth learning environment in the DT department. Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential if you can demonstrate strong practical skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technician, workshop, engineering, manufacturing or practical role.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage your workload.
• Good communication skills when working with staff and students.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Confidence working with tools, materials and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, machinery, equipment and materials for DT lessons.
• Support teachers and students during practical activities.
• Maintain workshops, classrooms and preparation areas.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate.
• Ensure tools and equipment are stored safely and correctly.
• Monitor stock levels and order or replenish resources when required.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and consumables.
• Assist with setting up and clearing away practical lessons.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the safe use of workshop machinery and equipment.
• Help maintain a clean, organised and effective learning environment.
• Assist with displays, exhibitions and student projects.
• Report faults or maintenance issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Practical background

Problem-solving

Health and safety awareness

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Workshop machinery

Hand tools

Job description

DT Technician | Good Secondary School in Stevenage

A well-established Good secondary school in Stevenage is seeking a practical, organised and enthusiastic DT Technician to join its Design & Technology department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical background who enjoys working with tools, materials and machinery and wants to play an important role in supporting students' learning.

A current/recent Stevenage DT Technician vacancy highlights the need for someone who can prepare equipment and materials, support practical lessons, maintain workshops and follow health and safety procedures.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to ensure that workshops and classrooms are fully prepared for practical activities. You will provide technical assistance to teachers and students while helping maintain a safe, organised and productive working environment.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on position covering the day-to-day technical requirements of the DT department. You will prepare tools and resources before lessons, assist students and teachers during practical activities, maintain equipment and ensure workspaces are left clean and ready for use.

The role would suit someone with experience in a workshop, manufacturing, construction, engineering or educational environment. Previous school experience would be beneficial but is not essential where you can demonstrate strong practical skills and an understanding of workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare tools, machinery, equipment and materials for DT lessons.

Support teachers and students during practical activities.

Maintain workshops, classrooms and preparation areas.

Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate.

Ensure tools and equipment are stored safely and correctly.

Monitor stock levels and order or replenish resources when required.

Maintain accurate records of equipment and consumables.

Assist with setting up and clearing away practical lessons.

Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Support the safe use of workshop machinery and equipment.

Help maintain a clean, organised and effective learning environment.

Assist with displays, exhibitions and student projects.

Report faults or maintenance issues promptly.

Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

The School Environment

The school provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their creativity, practical skills and problem-solving abilities. Design & Technology forms an important part of the curriculum, giving students opportunities to work with a range of materials, tools and processes.

The DT department is looking for someone who can become a dependable member of the team and contribute to the smooth running of practical lessons.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate should have a practical background and be confident using a range of tools, equipment or workshop machinery.

You should have:

Previous experience in a technician, workshop, engineering, manufacturing or practical role.

Strong practical and problem-solving skills.

Good knowledge of workplace health and safety.

Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

The ability to work independently and manage your workload.

Good communication skills when working with staff and students.

A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.

Confidence working with tools, materials and machinery.

A reliable and flexible approach.

A genuine interest in supporting young people's practical education.

Experience within a school DT department and relevant health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.