Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician - Sefton

Location: Sefton
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Immediate Start

Design Technology Technician Required for a Sefton Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Design Technology Technician to join a secondary school in Sefton on a full-time basis , starting immediately.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled DT Technician with experience working within a school, college, workshop or similar practical environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the Design Technology department , ensuring lessons can be delivered safely and effectively across a range of practical subjects.

The Role - Design Technology Technician

As a Design Technology Technician , your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, maintaining and organising equipment and materials for Design Technology lessons.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons.
• Ensuring workshops, classrooms and equipment are safe, clean and ready for use.
• Maintaining and checking a wide range of Design Technology tools, machinery and equipment .
• Supporting practical work across areas such as resistant materials, woodwork, graphics and other DT disciplines.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and reporting any faults or safety concerns.
• Managing stock levels and ordering materials when required.
• Ensuring all equipment is used in accordance with school health and safety procedures .
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Design Technology department.

Requirements

The successful Design Technology Technician will:

• Have previous experience working with Design Technology equipment and machinery .
• Hold an appropriate Health & Safety certificate/qualification covering the safe use of relevant DT equipment and machinery .
• Have a strong understanding of workshop and machinery safety.
• Be confident using and maintaining a range of practical equipment.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ideally have previous experience working within a secondary school or educational setting .
• Be able to start immediately .

To be considered, you will need:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A full career history
• At least two professional references, including your most recent placement
• The legal right to work in the UK

If you are an experienced Design Technology Technician with the required health and safety qualifications and are available for an immediate start , we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Lizzie McDonnell at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .