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Are you ready to bring your technical expertise into a vibrant secondary school environment?
Do you take pride in keeping workshop tools, machinery, and digital gear running smoothly?
Are you looking to join a collaborative team where your practical skills directly support student success?
About the Role
As a Design & Technology (DT) Technician, you will be vital to the smooth running of our DT department. Working hand-in-hand with teaching staff, you'll prepare workshop equipment, tools, and digital technology for practical lessons, ensuring everything is safe, serviced, and ready to go. You will also oversee material inventories, assist students with hands-on projects under teacher guidance, and uphold rigorous health and safety standards across our workshops, practical rooms, and CAD/CAM facilities.
About the School
Based in Wakefield, the modern secondary school is celebrated for its inclusive community, vibrant culture, and dedication to educational excellence. As part of a highly regarded multi-academy trust, our school features cutting-edge technology suites, updated workshops, and industry-standard equipment. We are committed to fostering a safe, ambitious, and encouraging space where both staff and students can thrive and excel.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven Technical Experience: Background as a DT Technician, ideally within a secondary school or similar learning environment.
- DBS Status: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo an application).
- Safety Awareness: Solid working knowledge of UK workshop safety standards, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.
- Right to Work: Valid legal right to work full-time in the UK.
Key Skills
- Safety Standard Enforcement (CLEAPSS / COSHH / Risk Assessments)
- Material Preparation (Timber, Sheet Metals, Plastics)
- Equipment Care & Maintenance (Hand tools, power tools, sharpening)
- Technical Support & Diagnostics (Hardware & CAD/CAM software)
- Classroom Assistance (Guiding students in safe practical methods)
- Organisation & Time Management
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up materials, machinery, and specialised tool sets ahead of practical DT sessions.
- Perform regular servicing, maintenance, and safety inspections on hand tools and heavy workshop machinery.
- Track inventory levels for timber, metals, plastics, and consumables, placing orders to keep stock topped up.
- Work alongside teachers during lessons, helping students master practical skills and machine safety.
- Enforce all COSHH rules, environmental waste guidelines, and safety procedures across department spaces.
- Maintain digital equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CAD/CAM software setups.
- Ensure preparation rooms, workshops, and storage areas remain secure, clean, and well-organised.
- Help prepare and set up displays for student portfolios, moderation, and school showcase events.
- Offer specialised technical advice and practical demonstrations to teaching staff when needed.
What We Offer
- A welcoming, highly collaborative team atmosphere.
- Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and growth opportunities.
- A rewarding position where your technical contribution directly impacts student learning.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Referral Scheme: Earn up to £300 in Love2shop vouchers through our Refer-a-Friend program (T&Cs apply).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the DT Technician post.
To learn more about the role, get in touch with our secondary recruitment team at leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call us on 0113 246 2500.
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