Hard Materials Technology Workshop Specialist

St Teresa's; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

On-site gym

Swimming pool

Staff recognition

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Rochford, Essex seeks a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to support the Design & Technology team. The role involves maintaining workshop machinery, preparing materials for lessons, and assisting with CAD/CAM activities.

You’ll help supervise students and contribute to after-school DT clubs as part of a proactive education community. Work is part-time, 35 hours per week across 42.8 weeks per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining workshop equipment and ensuring safety in workshop environments.
• Ability to support CAD/CAM processes and woodworking/metalworking activities.
• Familiarity with textbook-style lessons and workshop demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare workshop machinery and tools (saws, lathes, drills, CNC router, etc.).
• Set up materials and resources for lessons.
• Support CAD/CAM and woodworking/metalwork processes.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of materials.
• Assist with classroom demonstrations, student supervision, repairs and fabrication.
• Help deliver after-school clubs and DT enrichment activities.

Skills

Workshop maintenance

CAD CAM

Tools handling

Lesson preparation

Student supervision

Tools

CNC router

Lathes

Saws

Drills

Job description

The King Edmund School in Rochford, Essex seeks a dedicated Technology Technician (Hard Materials) to support the Design & Technology team. The role involves maintaining workshop machinery, preparing materials for lessons, and assisting with CAD/CAM activities.

You’ll help supervise students and contribute to after-school DT clubs as part of a proactive education community. Work is part-time, 35 hours per week across 42.8 weeks per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.