Experienced Dt Technician Needed - School In Canterbury, Kent

Marchant Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting for a leading Canterbury secondary school to appoint a Design & Technology Workshop Technician. You will provide technical support to the DT and Art faculties, ensuring workshops operate safely and efficiently in line with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities include preparing workshops with timber, metal, and plastics, maintaining tools, conducting safety audits, supporting teachers and students with CAD/CAM projects, and managing supplies and

Qualifications

• Proven background in a secondary school DT setting, carpentry, engineering, or related technical field.
• Comprehensive grasp of workshop safety standards (DATA or H&S certification advantageous).
• Proven mechanical aptitude with standard woodworking and metalworking machinery.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, 3D printing, or laser engraving preferred.
• Current Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Preparation: Organize and stock raw materials and machinery for KS3–KS5 classes.
• Maintenance & Quality Control: Servicing, safety audits, tool maintenance of traditional machinery and hand tools.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enforce DATA guidelines and COSHH; perform risk assessments in prep rooms and teaching spaces.
• Instructional Support: Assist educators and learners with practical modules, CAD/CAM projects.
• Resource Management: Manage inventories, process purchase orders, and handle deliveries.

Skills

DT in schools

Workshop safety standards

Mechanical aptitude

CAD/CAM/3D printing

Enhanced DBS

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

3D printers

Laser engraving equipment

Job description

Job Title: Design & Technology Workshop Technician

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Schedule: Full-Time | Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP / Next Term

Role Profile

We are seeking a diligent and qualified Design Technology Technician on behalf of a leading secondary school in Canterbury. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive technical support to the DT and Art faculties, ensuring all workshops operate safely, effectively, and in full compliance with health and safety legislation.

Key Duties & Accountabilities

• Workshop Preparation: Organize and stock raw materials (timber, metals, plastics) and machinery for Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 practical classes.

• Maintenance & Quality Control: Perform standard servicing, safety audits, and tool maintenance across traditional machinery and hand tools.

• Regulatory Compliance: Enforce DATA guidelines and COSHH regulations; carry out systematic risk assessments across all prep rooms and teaching spaces.

• Instructional Support: Support educators and learners during practical modules, demonstrating proper tool usage and advising on CAD/CAM projects.

• Resource Management: Manage supply inventories, process purchase orders, and receive deliveries.

Candidate Specifications

• Proven background in a secondary school DT setting, carpentry, engineering, or related technical field.

• Comprehensive grasp of workshop safety standards (formal DATA or H&S certification advantageous).

• Proven mechanical aptitude with standard woodworking and metalworking machinery.

• Experience with digital design tools (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, laser engraving) preferred.

• Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process one prior to start).