Job Title: Design & Technology (DT) Technician

Location: Walsall, 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

A progressive secondary school in Walsall is seeking a practical, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious Design & Technology Technician to join their DT and Engineering department ASAP. Working alongside specialist teaching staff, you will take day-to-day responsibility for preparing workshop spaces, maintaining tools and machinery, and organizing raw materials for practical lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Design Technology / Resistant Materials / Graphics), and Key Stage 5 (A Level Design & Technology / BTEC Engineering).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, hand tools, and apparatus for daily practical sessions involving timber, metals, polymers, and electronics.

• Maintain, service, and conduct routine safety inspections on traditional workshop machinery (e.g., pillar drills, band saws, circular saws, wood lathes) and CAD/CAM equipment (3D printers, laser cutters).

• Enforce strict health and safety standards across prep rooms and workshops in accordance with DATA, CLEAPSS, and COSHH regulations.

• Monitor inventory, manage department stock levels, and coordinate the procurement of consumable materials and specialized tools.

• Assist teaching staff during practical workshop lessons, providing technical support and guidance to pupils on safe tool usage.

Key Requirements

• Practical qualification or professional background in Design & Technology, Carpentry, Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.

• Prior experience operating traditional workshop machinery and modern digital fabrication tools (e.g., laser cutters, 3D printers, CAD software).

• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations within a workshop or school setting (DATA / CLEAPSS training is highly desirable).

• Excellent organizational skills, practical problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to maintenance.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern, spacious workshops with updated digital fabrication tech and dedicated prep rooms.

• Collaborative and supportive department with opportunities for ongoing technical CPD and safety accreditation.

• Convenient Walsall location with excellent transport links across the West Midlands and free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment and comprehensive staff wellbeing packages.

Application

To apply for this Design & Technology Technician role at a progressive school in Walsall, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.