DT Technician: Prototyping, 3D Printing & Workshop Safety

eTeach UK Limited; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy students

Supportive trust

Collaboration across schools

CPD opportunities

Values-driven ethos

Continuous service recognition

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Mangotsfield School is seeking a proactive Design & Technology Technician to support busy workshops, ensuring safe, efficient day-to-day operation and helping students bring designs to life. You will prepare materials, maintain equipment, and assist teaching staff during practical activities across a diverse curriculum.

We value organized individuals with a strong commitment to Health & Safety, COSHH, and accurate record-keeping, who can work independently to manage competing priorities in a

Qualifications

• Machinery and tools: safe use and maintenance of metalworking and wood equipment, plus standard hand tools.
• Material processes: experience with plastics/polymers and understanding of wood/metal/plastic manufacturing.
• Digital manufacturing: operate/maintain 3D printers and laser cutters, CAD/CAM systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons; assist teachers and students during activities; help manufacture teaching aids or prototypes.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, risk assessments, and machine safety; conduct routine safety checks; manage safe storage of materials/chemicals.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing and inventory; manage stock levels; order consumables; keep workshops tidy.

Skills

Machinery & Tool Expertise

Material Processes

Digital Manufacturing

Technical Interpretation

Personal Attributes

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

3D printers

Laser cutters

Job description

Mangotsfield School is seeking a proactive Design & Technology Technician to support busy workshops, ensuring safe, efficient day-to-day operation and helping students bring designs to life. You will prepare materials, maintain equipment, and assist teaching staff during practical activities across a diverse curriculum.

We value organized individuals with a strong commitment to Health & Safety, COSHH, and accurate record-keeping, who can work independently to manage competing priorities in a