DT Workshop Technician: Hands-on Prep & Safety Champion

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a school in Huntingdon to appoint a Design and Technology Technician. You will prepare resources, maintain workshop equipment and support teachers to deliver practical lessons safely.

The role suits someone hands-on, highly organised and meticulous about health and safety in workshop environments, with opportunities to work closely with staff and students to enable smooth practical sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop or practical settings is desirable.
• Familiarity with tools, materials or workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.
• Organise workshop spaces in accordance with lesson requirements.
• Check equipment for faults, damage and maintenance needs.
• Clean, maintain and store tools and resources appropriately.
• Monitor materials and report stock requirements.
• Ensure workspaces remain clean, organised and safe.
• Assist teachers with preparing demonstrations and practical activities.
• Support the safe storage and handling of tools and materials.
• Follow relevant risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of equipment, materials and maintenance concerns.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Teamwork

Communication

UK work rights

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a school in Huntingdon to appoint a Design and Technology Technician. You will prepare resources, maintain workshop equipment and support teachers to deliver practical lessons safely.

The role suits someone hands-on, highly organised and meticulous about health and safety in workshop environments, with opportunities to work closely with staff and students to enable smooth practical sessions.