Design Technology Technician – Secondary School

Location: Barking, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (East London)

Position: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP / Next Term

About the Role

A thriving and well-equipped secondary school in Barking is seeking an organized, safety-conscious, and skilled Design Technology Technician to join their creative DT and Art department.

In this hands-on role, you will support teaching staff and students across resistant materials, woodwork, metalwork, plastics, and CAD/CAM technologies. You will ensure workshops are safe, tools and machinery are well-maintained, and practical lessons run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Preparation: Prepare materials, timber, metals, plastics, tools, and machinery for daily practical lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

• Machinery & Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and sharpening/servicing of workshop machinery (bandsaws, lathes, pillar drills, sanders) and hand tools.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict health and safety standards in accordance with DATA and COSHH regulations; carry out risk assessment checks across workshops and prep rooms.

• Technical Support: Assist students and teachers during practical design sessions, demonstrating tool usage and helping with CAD/CAM machinery (3D printers, laser cutters).

• Stock & Resource Management: Monitor material stock levels, order timber, plastics, fittings, and consumables, and manage incoming deliveries.

Key Requirements

• Experience working in a school DT workshop, carpentry, engineering, or relevant technical environment.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards relevant to workshop environments (DATA guidelines/H&S certification highly desirable).

• Practical competence operating standard woodworking/metalworking machinery and hand tools.

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and digital manufacturing (e.g., 2D Design, laser cutters, 3D printing) is a strong advantage.

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

What the School Offers

• Modern, well-resourced workshops with up-to-date machinery and digital fabrication tools.

• A supportive, collaborative, and creative department team.

• Excellent transport links across East London (District Line, Hammersmith & City Line, C2C, and London Overground via Barking Station).

• Opportunities for further professional development and technical training.

How to Apply

If you are a practical and reliable DT Technician looking for a rewarding role in East London, please submit your updated CV today!