Dt Technician - Westminster

Marchant Recruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Design & Technology Technician for an outstanding secondary school in Maida Vale, West London. You will help run busy design workshops, maintain machinery, and support students in practical DT, Product Design and Engineering lessons.

The role involves preparing materials, ensuring safety, and assisting teachers in delivering hands-on sessions with CAD/CAM technologies. It offers a competitive inner-London scale and long-term, term-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Design & Technology teaching environment or relevant trade background.
• Strong knowledge of workshop machinery and H&S procedures.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software is desirable.
• Excellent organization and independent working ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timber, metal, plastics and tools for KS3, GCSE and A‑Level sessions.
• Maintain and safe-operate workshop machinery (band saws, sanders, printers, laser cutters).
• Ensure compliance with DATA safety guidelines across workshops and prep rooms.
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons with demonstrations and guidance.
• Manage department stock levels and place orders for materials and consumables.

Skills

DT Technician

Workshop machinery

Health & Safety

CAD/CAM

Education

Experience in design & technology education

Tools

3D printers

Laser cutters

Band saw

Pillar drills

Job description

Design Technology Technician – 'Outstanding' School in Maida Vale

Location: Maida Vale, West London

Position: Design & Technology Technician (Workshop & Practical Support)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent / Long-Term (Term Time Only)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary / Rate: Competitive Support Staff Scale (Inner London) / Negotiable based on experience

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and skilled Design & Technology Technician to join an 'Outstanding' Ofsted-rated secondary school in Maida Vale.

This role is vital to the smooth running of a vibrant and well-resourced DT department. You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to maintain workshop facilities, manage machinery, and support students in practical Design Technology, Product Design, and Engineering lessons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timber, metals, plastics, and tools required for Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level practical sessions.

• Maintain, service, and ensure the safe operation of workshop machinery (e.g., band saws, sanders, pillar drills, 3D printers, and laser cutters).

• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety standards (DATA guidelines) across all workshops and prep rooms.

• Support teachers and students during practical lessons, demonstrating tool usage and offering technical guidance.

• Manage department stock levels, conduct annual inventory checks, and place orders for materials and consumables.

School Highlights:

• Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' in all categories.

• Modern, fully-equipped workshops with up-to-date CAD/CAM technologies.

• A supportive, friendly department with a high value placed on practical and technical education.

• Conveniently located near Maida Vale station (Bakerloo Line) with excellent public transport links.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a DT Technician in a school environment OR relevant background in carpentry, engineering, or practical design trades.

• Strong knowledge of workshop machinery and Health & Safety procedures (H&S/DATA qualifications are advantageous).

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software (e.g., 2D Design, SolidWorks, 3D printing) is desirable.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

• Full right to work in the UK.