Dt Technician | School

Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

An outstanding school in Solihull is seeking a skilled and reliable DT Technician to join its Design & Technology department. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical professional who can support teachers and students, prepare materials and equipment, and help maintain a safe and well-organised workshop environment.

The successful candidate will provide technical and practical support across the DT department, working closely with teaching staff to ensure lessons are properly prepared. You will assist students during practical activities and help maintain the department's tools, machinery, equipment and resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for practical lessons.

• Supporting teachers and students during workshop activities.

• Maintaining and organising machinery, tools and other equipment.

• Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs where appropriate.

• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials when required.

• Ensuring workshops are clean, organised and safe.

• Following health and safety procedures when using and storing equipment.

• Supporting the wider DT department with practical and technical tasks.

• Previous experience as a DT Technician, Workshop Technician or in a similar practical role.

• Strong practical knowledge of tools, machinery and workshop equipment.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teaching staff.

• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach.

• Experience working within a school environment would be advantageous.

The school provides a positive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to develop practical skills, creativity and confidence. The successful candidate will become an important member of the DT team and help ensure students have access to safe, well-prepared and engaging practical learning experiences.

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.