DT Technician

Design & Technology Technician

Location:

Leeds
Salary: £110-£140 per day

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

37

Start Date:

2nd November

We are currently recruiting for a Design & Technology Technician to join a welcoming secondary school and provide essential technical and practical support to the Design & Technology department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on background who enjoys working in a school environment and supporting students and teaching staff.

The Role

As a Design & Technology Technician, you will work closely with teaching staff to ensure the department is fully prepared and equipped for practical lessons. You will help maintain a safe, organised and well-resourced workshop environment and support the smooth delivery of practical activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing materials, tools and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.
Providing practical and technical support to teaching staff during lessons.
Ensuring workshops, classrooms and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs of tools and equipment.
Supporting the safe use of machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials and resources when required.
Assisting with the preparation and production of resources and student projects.
Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
Supporting teachers and students with practical projects where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a workshop, engineering, manufacturing, construction, carpentry, joinery or Design & Technology environment.

School experience would be advantageous but is not essential for the right candidate.

We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience in areas such as:

Woodwork / carpentry / joinery
Metalwork
Engineering
Product Design
CAD/CAM
3D printing
CNC machinery
Workshop tools and equipment

You will need to be practical, organised and reliable, with a strong understanding of workshop safety and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

Why Work With Us?

Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.
Excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into an education-based role.
Competitive salary.
Supportive teaching and leadership team.
Opportunity to make a real difference to students' practical learning and development.
Potential for ongoing or permanent work for the right candidate.

If you are a practical, hands-on individual with a passion for Design & Technology and would like to work in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity