School DT Technician

Teem Recruitment LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a DT Technician for a full-time position in a school near Northolt. The role includes preparing materials, supporting students and teachers in D&T lessons, and ensuring health and safety standards. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths and the ability to work independently. The role is term-time only with a competitive salary range of £26,233 - £27,263.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Reliable and flexible with excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment for D&T lessons.
• Manage stock and ensure safe storage of materials.
• Support teachers and students during practical activities.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Professional attitude

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or equivalent)

Tools

CAD/CAM

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for a DT Technician to work at a School around the Northolt area. This is a Full-time Permanent Position to start in December 2025, and it will be working Term-time only + 1 week (39 weeks per year).

Salary: NJC Scale 4, Points 7-10, £26,233 - £27,263 actual salary (£30,288 - £31,611 FTE).

Hours

You will be expected to work the following hours:

• 8am-3.45pm (Monday-Thursday)
• 8am-3.30pm (Friday)

Key Duties

• Prepare and maintain materials, tools, equipment, and classrooms for D&T lessons and exams.
• Manage stock, order parts within budget, and ensure safe storage and disposal of materials (including hazardous substances).
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of machines, tools, and ICT/CAD/CAM equipment.
• Support teachers and students in practical activities, including demonstrations and exhibition setup.
• Maintain health and safety standards, records, and risk assessments.
• Assist with extra-curricular events, taster days, and provide technical support to staff/premises team.
• Perform general repairs, tool sharpening, basic carpentry/engineering tasks, and organise annual testing/servicing.

Essential Requirements

• English and Maths GCSE (Grade 4 or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to health & safety.
• Flexible, reliable, with excellent timekeeping and professional attitude.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in a school/college environment.
• Knowledge of resistant materials, engineering, and graphics equipment.
• IT proficiency (Word, email, spreadsheets, CAD/CAM).

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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