School DT Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled DT Technician to support secondary schools in Leicester. The role involves maintaining equipment, supporting teachers, and ensuring workshop safety. Experience in design and technology is preferred, along with excellent organizational skills. This position offers a flexible contract with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive pay

Access to free CPD training

Opportunities for full-time positions

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a DT Technician (school or workshop-based).
• Strong knowledge of tools, machinery, and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment and materials for practical lessons.
• Support teachers during practical sessions.
• Ensure all tools and machinery are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Order materials and assist in classroom setups.
• Promote health and safety best practices.

Skills

Experience as a DT Technician

Knowledge of tools and machinery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

DT Technician - Supply Role in Leicester

Location: Leicester
Salary: £90 - £130 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Flexible supply work (short & long-term opportunities)
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a hands-on Design & Technology Technician?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for an enthusiastic, skilled DT Technician to join our supply team, supporting a secondary school in Leicester City.

About the Role

As a DT Technician on supply, you'll be an essential part of the Design & Technology department - ensuring lessons run smoothly, resources are prepared, and workshops are safe and well-equipped. Your duties may include:

• Preparing and maintaining equipment and materials for practical lessons
• Supporting teachers during practical sessions
• Ensuring all tools and machinery are maintained safely and efficiently
• Ordering materials and assisting in classroom setups
• Promoting health and safety best practices

Whether your background is in resistant materials, product design, graphics, or engineering, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment

At Tradewind, we do things differently. We're not just about filling vacancies - we're about supporting our candidates every step of the way. Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible work that fits around your life - choose when and where you work
• Variety - gain experience in different school settings across Rotherham and South Yorkshire
• Competitive pay and weekly payroll
• Dedicated consultant to support your career and find the right roles for you
• Access to free CPD training through our in-house training portal
• Opportunities to go permanent - many of our supply staff secure full-time positions through us

Requirements

• Previous experience as a DT Technician (school or workshop-based)
• Strong knowledge of tools, machinery, and safety procedures
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Apply Today!

If you're ready to bring your technical skills and creativity to schools across Leicester, we'd love to hear from you.

Call our Leicester office on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)