DT Technician – Hands-On Design & Tech Specialist

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Kensington-based secondary school is looking to appoint a Design Technology Technician to support the DT department and enable practical and creative learning across KS3, GCSE and A‑Level with well‑resourced facilities.

You will work alongside experienced teachers to prepare materials, set up lessons, maintain equipment and ensure health and safety and COSHH compliance, while helping students develop practical skills in a busy workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or relevant workshop experience.
• Understanding of workshop safety and COSHH.
• Practical, proactive approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timber, metals, acrylics, plastics and other materials for lessons.
• Set up and clear away equipment for KS3 to A‑Level sessions.
• Maintain workshop machinery including band saws, drills, and 3D printers.
• Support students and teachers during practical sessions.
• Ensure activities comply with Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Manage stock and order materials; keep equipment organised.
• Complete routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised workshop.

Skills

Practical workshop skills

Health & Safety awareness

COSHH knowledge

Independent worker

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Laser cutting

Band saws

Pillar drills

Sanders

Job description

A Kensington-based secondary school is looking to appoint a Design Technology Technician to support the DT department and enable practical and creative learning across KS3, GCSE and A‑Level with well‑resourced facilities.

You will work alongside experienced teachers to prepare materials, set up lessons, maintain equipment and ensure health and safety and COSHH compliance, while helping students develop practical skills in a busy workshop.