Part-Time Workshop & D&T Technician (Term-Time)

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and sociable colleagues

One fully paid day off per academic年

Public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a part-time Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician to support our busy technology department in Hedge End, Southampton. You will help prepare materials, set up teaching samples and maintain workshop equipment to ensure smooth lessons.

The role requires a hands-on, safety-conscious approach and the ability to work with teachers and students in a practical learning environment. Term-time hours are 22.5 per week, with duties across the workshop and stock control.

Qualifications

• Background in D&T, engineering, craft, carpentry or a related practical field.
• Hands-on, resourceful approach and enthusiasm for practical learning.
• Ability to work safely around workshop machinery, tools and materials.
• Organised approach to stock control, equipment preparation and workshop upkeep.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students in a practical learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Machinery Maintenance: Maintain workshop machinery, including belts, guards, bandsaws and sanders.
• Laser Cutter Operation: Maintain and run laser cutters, including cutting items, cleaning the laser bed and calibration.
• Materials and Lesson Preparation: Prepare materials for classwork projects, demonstration models and teaching samples.
• Stock Control and Ordering: Maintain stocks of workshop consumables, stationery, timbers, plastics, metals, electrical and mechanical components, and assist with material orders.
• Equipment Repairs and Tool Sharpening: Carry out light equipment repairs and sharpen chisels, planes and lathe tools.
• Health and Safety: Identify and report workshop health and safety concerns and follow relevant regulations and codes of practice.
• Department Support: Support the organisation and smooth running of practical learning spaces and carry out other reasonable duties as directed.

Skills

Practical skills

Hands-on

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Laser cutter

Workshop machinery

Job description

AWD Online is seeking a part-time Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician to support our busy technology department in Hedge End, Southampton. You will help prepare materials, set up teaching samples and maintain workshop equipment to ensure smooth lessons.

The role requires a hands-on, safety-conscious approach and the ability to work with teachers and students in a practical learning environment. Term-time hours are 22.5 per week, with duties across the workshop and stock control.