Technology Workshop Technician

East Midlands Education Trust; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Education Trust is recruiting a Technology Workshop Technician for The West Bridgford School. The role supports teaching staff, maintains workshop machinery and promotes a safe learning environment.

Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm, with term-time plus additional days negotiable. The ideal candidate should be flexible, enjoy team teamwork, have knowledge of workshop machinery, timber and metal works, and be willing to learn new technology and

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop environment is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.
• Willingness to operate new technology and software in teaching support.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with technical support in lessons.
• Operate and maintain workshop equipment in timber and metal work.
• Support learning activities and promote a safe workshop environment.
• Be flexible with hours and adapt to the needs of the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible

Workshop safety

Tools

Workshop machinery

Timber works

Metal works

Job description

Job Details

37hrs Per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 or 10 Days (Negotiable)

Salary: Scale 3, Point 6 - 8, £26,847 - £27,709

Actual Salary for TTO plus 5 days: £23,876.01 - £24,624.62

Actual Salary for TTO plus 10 days: £24,401.22 - £25,184.69

Starting Date - ASAP

Role Overview

The West Bridgford School are looking to appoint a Technology Workshop Technician to work alongside our Teaching staff. The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach, work well in a team and be willing to carry out technical support to the team. Candidates should enjoy working as a member of a team and be able to demonstrate their proactive approach to the learning of students. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of workshop machinery, timber and metal works and show a willingness to operate new technology and software in the support of teaching and learning.

The hours for this role are Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm

Requirements & Conditions

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 12:00PM on Sunday 1st November 2026.

Interviews to be held shortly after closing date.