Job Title: Design & Technology (DT) Technician

Location: Dudley, 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 Dudley is seeking a reliable, practical, and safety-conscious Design & Technology Technician to join their technical support team ASAP. In this key role, you will work closely with teaching staff to support practical learning across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Design & Technology / Product Design), and Key Stage 5. You will take responsibility for preparing tools and raw materials, maintaining traditional machinery and modern digital fabrication equipment, and maintaining high health and safety standards across all workshops and prep rooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials, tools, and machinery for daily practical lessons in woodworking, metalworking, plastics, and electronics.

• Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and safety checks on workshop machinery (e.g., band saws, pillar drills, lathes, circular saws, laser cutters, 3D printers).

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations across all DT spaces in accordance with DATA, CLEAPSS, and COSHH guidelines.

• Manage department stock, monitor material inventory, and process orders for consumables, tools, and safety equipment.

• Assist teachers and guide pupils on the safe operation of tools and machinery during practical workshop sessions.

Key Requirements

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

• Hands-on experience with traditional workshop machinery as well as modern CAD/CAM equipment (e.g., 2D Design, 3D printing, laser cutting).

• Sound knowledge of workshop safety procedures and regulations (DATA / CLEAPSS certification is highly desirable).

• Strong organizational skills, practical troubleshooting abilities, and high attention to detail.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Well-resourced DT department equipped with modern digital fabrication tools and dedicated prep areas.

• Supportive senior leadership and teaching teams with ongoing opportunities for technical CPD and safety accreditation.

• Convenient Dudley location with great regional transport links and free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment, competitive local authority pay, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Application

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