DT Technician: School Workshop & Safety Lead

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Otley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottenham Village College is seeking a skilled DT Technician to support the Design & Technology department. The role focuses on preparing resources, materials and equipment for practical lessons, while ensuring safety and maintenance of workshop facilities.

The successful candidate will have experience in a practical environment, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to work independently within a team. Commitment to safeguarding students is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a practical or workshop environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Good practical skills with tools and machinery.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Independent working capability.
• Positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consumables, workshop tools, PPE to support lessons.
• Lead health and safety compliance and records.
• Keep health and safety documentation up to date.
• Carry out equipment checks and servicing.
• Carry out minor repairs or replacements to tools.
• Construct jigs, moulds, fittings for teaching.
• Provide technical support to teaching staff during lessons.
• Manage stock levels and deliveries.
• Assist with technology displays and promote DT.

Skills

Practical/workshop experience

Health and safety awareness

Tool/machinery handling

Organisational skills

Team-oriented approach

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Cottenham Village College is seeking a skilled DT Technician to support the Design & Technology department. The role focuses on preparing resources, materials and equipment for practical lessons, while ensuring safety and maintenance of workshop facilities.

The successful candidate will have experience in a practical environment, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to work independently within a team. Commitment to safeguarding students is essential.