School Technician (Food And DT)

Tradewind Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Food and Design Technology Technician for a secondary school in Daventry. This full-time position offers an immediate start, with the potential for a permanent appointment. The role involves providing high-quality technical support within the Food Technology and Design Technology departments, managing equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have previous experience in a practical environment, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive pay and professional support are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing professional support

Access to high-quality training

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technician role, catering, or a similar practical setting.
• Confident with kitchen equipment and basic maintenance tasks.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment, ingredients, and materials for Food and DT lessons.
• Ensure classrooms and tools are safe, clean, and ready for use.
• Assist teachers during lessons and support students in practical tasks.

Skills

Experience in a technician role

Confidence with kitchen equipment

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of health and safety requirements

Ability to work independently

Enthusiasm and reliability

Job description

Food & DT Technician - Daventry

Full-Time Position | ASAP Start | Potential for Permanent Appointment

Via Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a successful secondary school in Daventry in their search for a dedicated Food and Design Technology Technician. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, and for the right candidate, there is strong potential for the role to become permanent.

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic individual who can provide high-quality technical support within the Food Technology and wider Design Technology departments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands‑on, practical environment and is passionate about supporting students' creative and practical learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, setting up and maintaining equipment, ingredients, and materials for Food and DT lessons
• Ensuring classrooms, machinery, and tools are safe, clean, and ready for use
• Assisting teachers during lessons and supporting students with practical tasks where appropriate
• Monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and managing the safe storage of resources
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across the department
• Contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the Food and DT areas

Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience in a technician role, catering, DT workshop environment, or similar practical setting
• Be confident with kitchen equipment, tools, and basic maintenance
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Have a good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Be a team player who can work independently and proactively
• Bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to support a busy and dynamic department

In return, the school offers a friendly, supportive environment with excellent facilities and a strong commitment to staff development. Tradewind Recruitment provides ongoing professional support, access to high‑quality training, and competitive pay.

If you're looking to take on a rewarding role where you can make a difference to students' learning experiences, we would love to hear from you. Contact Tradewind Recruitment today to apply or find out more about this exciting opportunity