Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One fully paid day off per academic年

Free on-site parking

Staff membership rates for on-site/leì

UK public sector pension scheme enrolm

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a part‑time Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician to support a busy technology department. You will keep workshops safe, organized and ready for lessons, preparing materials and teaching samples to help students bring ideas to life.

The role involves maintaining machinery, operating laser cutters, managing stock, and assisting with department organisation in a practical learning environment. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• A background in D&T, engineering, craft, carpentry or a related practical field
• Hands‑on, resourceful approach and enthusiasm for practical learning
• Ability to work safely around workshop machinery, tools and materials
• Organised approach to stock control, equipment preparation and workshop upkeep
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students in a practical learning environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop machinery (belts, guards, bandsaws and sanders)
• Operate and calibrate laser cutters
• Prepare materials for classwork projects, demonstration models and teaching samples
• Maintain stocks of workshop consumables, stationery, timbers, plastics, metals, electrical and mechanical components, and assist with material orders
• Carry out light equipment repairs and sharpen chisels, planes and lathe tools
• Identify and report workshop health and safety concerns and follow relevant regulations and codes of practice
• Support the organisation and smooth running of practical learning spaces and carry out other reasonable duties as directed

Skills

D&T background

Hands-on

Workshop safety

Stock control

Team collaboration

Tools

Laser cutter

Workshop machinery

Job description

Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician

Bring practical skills to a hands-on education setting, supporting safe, well-organised workshops where students can turn ideas into real projects. A background in D&T, engineering, craft, carpentry or a related practical field would be well suited.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, Product Design Technician, Resistant Materials Technician, Technology Technician, Workshop Assistant, School Technician, Technical Assistant

SALARY: (£13,265 Actual Salary for 22.5 hours per week (£26,017 FTE) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 22.5 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, term time only (38 weeks)

JOB OVERVIEW

An excellent opportunity is available to support creative, practical learning in a busy technology department.

The Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician keeps workshops safe, organised and ready for lessons while working closely with teaching staff and students.

By preparing materials, models and teaching samples, the Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician helps practical activities run smoothly and supports students in bringing ideas to life.

The Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician also contributes to machinery and laser cutter care, stock control and department organisation, with training available for professional updating.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician include:

• Workshop Machinery Maintenance: Maintain workshop machinery, including belts, guards, bandsaws and sanders

• Laser Cutter Operation: Maintain and run laser cutters, including cutting items, cleaning the laser bed and calibration

• Materials and Lesson Preparation: Prepare materials for classwork projects, demonstration models and teaching samples

• Stock Control and Ordering: Maintain stocks of workshop consumables, stationery, timbers, plastics, metals, electrical and mechanical components, and assist with material orders

• Equipment Repairs and Tool Sharpening: Carry out light equipment repairs and sharpen chisels, planes and lathe tools

• Health and Safety: Identify and report workshop health and safety concerns and follow relevant regulations and codes of practice

• Department Support: Support the organisation and smooth running of practical learning spaces and carry out other reasonable duties as directed

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A background in D&T, engineering, craft, carpentry or a related practical field

• Hands‑on, resourceful approach and enthusiasm for practical learning

• Ability to work safely around workshop machinery, tools and materials

• Organised approach to stock control, equipment preparation and workshop upkeep

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students in a practical learning environment

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues

• One fully paid day off per academic year to support personal events

• Free on-site parking

• Staff membership rates for an on-site leisure centre

• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes

• Tax‑efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

• Good transport links

The school is committed to keeping children and young people safe and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. Safeguarding is part of the school’s recruitment process, and successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check and other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.