Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician (AWDO-P15397) in Hedge End)

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly colleagues

One fully paid day off per academic ‑

Free on-site parking

Staff membership rates for an on-site

Enrollment in a public sector pension

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Good transport links

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Workshop Technician / Design & Technology Technician to support practical learning in a busy technology department. The role ensures workshops are safe, well‑organised and ready for lessons, with hands-on preparation of materials, models and teaching samples for classes.

The role involves machinery maintenance, laser cutter operation, stock control, and assisting teachers and students in bringing ideas to life.

Qualifications

• Background in D&T, engineering, craft, carpentry or 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 maintain laser cutters, including calibration and cleaning.
• Prepare materials for classwork projects and teaching samples.
• Manage stocks of consumables, timber, plastics, metals and components; assist with orders.
• Carry out light equipment repairs and tool sharpening.
• Identify and report health and safety concerns in the workshop.
• Support the organisation and smooth running of practical learning spaces.

Skills

Hands-on

Resourceful

Safety awareness

Stock control

Collaborative teamwork

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.