DT Technician

Do you enjoy working hands-on with tools, materials, and machinery? Are you passionate about inspiring young minds to design and build? Do you want to support pupils as they turn theoretical concepts into tangible projects?

About the Role The Design & Technology Technician provides vital day-to-day operational support to the teaching staff and students within the Design and Technology department. In this role, the technician ensures that all teaching spaces, tools, machinery, and consumable resources are fully prepped, maintained, and operated in compliance with strict workshop safety guidelines.

The post-holder operates as an essential specialist pillar within the department, fostering an orderly, productive, and safe workshop environment where learners can realise their practical coursework and design aspirations.

About the School This large, vibrant, and inclusive secondary school and sixth form is situated in North-West Leeds, serving an engaged and diverse local community. Known for its strong collaborative leadership and commitment to both personal development and academic achievement, the setting prides itself on offering modern, well-resourced facilities.

Its purpose-built Design and Technology suites feature dedicated workshops and design spaces equipped for woodwork, metalwork, CAD/CAM, and textiles, ensuring every student has access to an ambitious, 21st-century vocational and creative curriculum.

Candidate Requirements Previous Technical Experience: Hands-on experience working in a school DT department, college workshop, trade, carpentry, or engineering environment. Enhanced DBS: A valid Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Strong References: Provision of professional references covering two years of employment or placements. Eligibility to Work: Valid legal entitlement to work full-time in the UK Required Skills Practical Workshop Aptitude: Proficiency in using standard woodworking and metalworking machinery (e.g., bandsaws, pillar drills, sanders, scroll saws).

Health & Safety Compliance: In-depth knowledge of secondary school workshop safety frameworks, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations. Material Preparation: Skill in calculating measurements accurately and using guillotine, chop saw, or table saw cutters with minimal material waste.

CAD/CAM Literacy: Practical knowledge of computer-aided design software (e.g., TechSoft 2D Design) and outputting files to laser cutters and 3D printers. Tool Sharpening & Care: Ability to dress, sharpen, calibra...

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