School D&T Technician

Smile Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Design & Technology Technician to support students in practical skills development. The role involves maintaining tools and machinery, ensuring safety, and assisting with workshops. Ideal candidates will have practical experience with resistant materials and a proactive attitude. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to students' learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience as a D&T Technician, Workshop Technician, or in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, or engineering.
• Practical experience handling resistant materials such as wood, metal, or plastics.
• Awareness of, or experience with, workshop health & safety procedures (PUWER, COSHH, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tools, machines, and materials for lessons.
• Support staff and students in-class, ensuring safe workshop practice.
• Carry out safety checks and minor equipment repairs.

Skills

Practical skills with hand tools and machinery

Experience as a D&T Technician or Workshop Technician

Knowledge of workshop health & safety procedures

Organised and proactive approach

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in design/technology

Tools

Wood

Metal

Plastics

Job description

Overview

Design & Technology Technician role in Manchester (M9). This is a hands-on workshop position supporting students in practical skills development. Location: Manchester (M9). Start Date: September 2025. Contract: Full-Time.

About the Design & Technology Technician Role: Can you maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to keep lessons safe, efficient, and engaging? As a D&T Technician, you’ll support staff and students across woodwork, resistant materials, CAD/CAM, and product design. You’ll ensure a well-organised, safe, and inspiring learning environment where students can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tools, machines, and materials for lessons
• Support staff and students in-class, ensuring safe, effective workshop practice
• Carry out safety checks and minor equipment repairs
• Manage stock, resources, and workshop organisation
• Assist with risk assessments and ensure full compliance with health & safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a D&T Technician, Workshop Technician, or in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, or engineering
• Practical experience handling resistant materials such as wood, metal, or plastics
• Strong practical skills and confidence with hand tools and machinery
• Awareness of, or experience with, workshop health & safety procedures (PUWER, COSHH, PPE)
• Organised, proactive, and flexible with a “can-do” attitude
• Relevant qualifications or training in design/technology desirable
• Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one

About the School

Located in Blackley, Manchester, this secondary school was rated ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors highlighted: “Pupils behave well, are keen to learn, and feel safe across the school. Teachers have high expectations and plan engaging lessons that motivate students to achieve.”

Why Join Us?

• Want to be part of a motivated, hands-on team?
• Looking to make a difference in students’ learning journeys?
• Keen to work in a dynamic, well-resourced school setting where Ofsted has recognised high standards?

If so, this role could be perfect for you.