Location: Taunton, Somerset
Job Title: Design and Technology Technician
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing opportunity

About the Role

A secondary school in Taunton is looking to appoint a practical and technically capable Design and Technology Technician to support its workshop and classroom facilities. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a school DT department, workshop environment or relevant technical setting who can prepare materials, maintain equipment and support safe practical activities.

Previous school Design and Technology technician experience is essential for this opportunity. The successful candidate will need to understand the importance of workshop safety, equipment checks and careful preparation in a setting where pupils undertake practical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for Design and Technology lessons in line with departmental requirements.

• Setting up practical activities and ensuring resources are available before lessons begin.

• Checking tools, machinery and equipment for visible damage or faults and reporting concerns promptly.

• Maintaining workshop equipment, hand tools and storage areas in a safe and organised condition.

• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with the ordering of materials and consumables.

• Supporting the safe use and storage of tools, materials and specialist equipment.

• Maintaining workshop cleanliness and ensuring that waste materials are managed appropriately.

• Following risk assessments, health and safety procedures and relevant workshop safety guidance.

• Assisting with routine equipment maintenance and keeping accurate records of checks and repairs.

About the School

The school provides practical Design and Technology learning across its secondary curriculum and requires dependable technical support to maintain its workshops and resources.

The successful candidate will work alongside departmental staff to ensure that equipment is ready, materials are prepared accurately and practical spaces remain safe and functional. Good communication and an understanding of the demands of a school timetable are important.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a School DT Technician or in a comparable educational workshop role is essential.

• Practical knowledge of workshop tools, materials and equipment.

• An understanding of health and safety procedures and risk assessments.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to identify equipment faults and report maintenance requirements.

• Confidence working collaboratively with departmental staff.

• Relevant technical qualifications or practical trade experience would be advantageous.

How to Apply

Candidates with relevant Design and Technology technical experience are encouraged to submit their CV as soon as possible.