Food Technology Technician. Job in Wirral Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food Technology Technician for a secondary school in Wirral starting September 2025. The role involves supporting the Food Technology Department, preparing for lessons, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Essential qualifications include food hygiene certification and relevant experience. This is a full-time long-term position with competitive daily pay and opportunities for permanent roles.

Benefits

Weekly pay at competitive rates

Access to over 2,500 online CPD courses

Dedicated consultant for support

Opportunities for permanent positions

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Food Technology Technician, school technician, or in a catering/kitchen environment.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food Technology Department in day-to-day running of lessons.
• Prepare ingredients and specialist cooking equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in food preparation areas.
• Order, store, and manage stock of food and materials.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging Food Technology lessons.
• Comply with all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and school policies.

Skills

Food hygiene certification

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Food Technology Technician - Secondary School - Wirral - September Start
Full-Time Long-Term Contract Up to 100 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a Food Technology Technician to join a welcoming secondary school in the Wirral from September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term school technician job running until at least October half-term - with the potential to continue until the school appoints a permanent Food Technology Technician.

This role would suit someone with school technician, food preparation, or catering assistant experience who is food hygiene trained and confident working in a busy school environment.

Food Technology Technician - Role Overview:

• Support the Food Technology Department in day-to-day running of lessons.
• Prepare ingredients and specialist cooking equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in food preparation areas.
• Order, store, and manage stock of food and materials.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging Food Technology lessons.
• Comply with all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and school policies.

Essential Criteria for the Food Technology Technician:

• Food hygiene certification (essential).
• Previous experience as a Food Technology Technician, school technician, or in a catering/kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Job Details:

• Position: Food Technology Technician - Secondary School
• Location: Wirral, Merseyside
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Pay Rate: Up to 100 per day (depending on experience)
• Duration: Until October half-term (with potential to extend)

Benefits of working as a Food Technology Technician with Tradewind Recruitment:

• Weekly pay at competitive rates.
• Access to over 2,500 online CPD courses and webinars.
• Dedicated consultant for support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for permanent school technician positions.

How to Apply:
If you are a Food Technology Technician or have relevant school technician or catering assistant experience and are looking for a new role in a Wirral secondary school, we want to hear from you.

Contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) with your CV today.