DT Technician: Hands-On Workshop Specialist

Marchant Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a highly regarded secondary school in Maidstone recruit a Design Technology Technician to join the DT department. You will prepare materials, set up lessons, maintain workshop equipment and support students during practical sessions.

With access to modern CAD/CAM facilities, you will help ensure safe, efficient workshop operation, manage stock, and assist teachers across KS3, GCSE and A-Level practical activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DT Technician or hands-on workshop role.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM and related design tools.
• Ability to work safely and manage workshop stock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timber, metals, acrylics, plastics and tools for lessons.
• Set up and clear away equipment for KS3 to A-Level.
• Maintain and check workshop machinery such as band saws and drills.
• Support students and teachers during practical sessions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Organise stock and order materials.
• Keep workshop clean and well‑run.

Skills

Workshop tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Laser cutting

Health & Safety

Tools

Band saws

Pillar drills

Sanders

3D printers

Laser cutters

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a highly regarded secondary school in Maidstone recruit a Design Technology Technician to join the DT department. You will prepare materials, set up lessons, maintain workshop equipment and support students during practical sessions.

With access to modern CAD/CAM facilities, you will help ensure safe, efficient workshop operation, manage stock, and assist teachers across KS3, GCSE and A-Level practical activities.