Job Title: Design & Technology (DT) Technician

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Local authority pay scale, depending on experience)

Role Overview

An ambitious secondary school in West Bromwich is seeking a skilled, proactive, and safety-conscious Design & Technology Technician to join their DT and Creative Arts department ASAP. Working alongside specialist teaching staff, you will ensure workshop environments, machinery, CAD/CAM equipment, and practical materials are fully prepared, safe, and ready for daily lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Design Technology / Resistant Materials / Graphics), and Key Stage 5.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons in woodworking, metalworking, plastics, and electronics.

• Maintain, service, and perform safety checks on workshop machinery (e.g., band saws, pillar drills, lathes, laser cutters, 3D printers).

• Oversee health and safety standards in all workshop prep rooms, enforcing strict COSHH, CLEAPSS, and DATA guidelines.

• Manage department stock levels, organize raw materials, and assist with procurement and order processing.

• Support classroom teachers and pupils during practical workshop sessions, ensuring safe tool handling and equipment usage.

Key Requirements

• Practical qualifications or background in Design & Technology, Engineering, Carpentry, Product Design, or a related technical discipline.

• Familiarity with workshop health and safety standards (DATA / CLEAPSS certification is highly desirable).

• Experience operating hand tools, traditional workshop machinery, and modern CAD/CAM equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, 2D Design).

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to equipment maintenance and safety.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Well-equipped, modern workshops featuring up-to-date machinery and digital fabrication equipment.

• Supportive, collaborative department with opportunities for further technical training and safety certifications.

• Convenient West Bromwich location with excellent public transport links (tram/bus/rail) and free on-site staff parking.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme and comprehensive staff wellbeing benefits.

Application

To apply for this Design & Technology Technician role at an ambitious school in West Bromwich, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.