Our client is seeking a practical and enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to support the Design and Technology department at a school in Sevenoaks, Kent. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on skills who enjoys preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and helping create a safe and productive environment for practical learning.

The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to ensure workshops and classrooms are properly equipped, organised, and ready for lessons.

Position Highlights

• School-based Design and Technology department support

• Preparation of materials, tools, and practical resources

• Focus on workshop organisation and equipment safety

• Opportunity to support creative and technical learning

Role Overview

The Design and Technology Technician will assist with the preparation and maintenance of workshop resources, tools, and equipment. They will help teachers organise practical activities, monitor supplies, and ensure that working areas are kept clean and safe.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised, and confident following safety procedures when working with tools, machinery, and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tools, materials, and equipment for Design and Technology lessons.

• Set up practical activities in accordance with teachers' requirements.

• Clean, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment as appropriate.

• Ensure workshops and storage areas remain organised and safe.

• Monitor materials and consumables and report stock requirements.

• Support teachers during practical lessons where required.

• Identify and report faulty equipment or potential safety hazards.

• Follow workshop safety procedures and relevant school policies.

About the School

The school is seeking a committed technician who can help deliver practical learning opportunities while supporting safe, well-organised, and engaging workshop environments.

Experience and Skills

• Previous workshop, technical, engineering, craft, or Design and Technology experience is advantageous.

• Practical ability and confidence working with tools and materials.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Good understanding of health and safety practices.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.

• A proactive and flexible approach to daily tasks.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this Design and Technology Technician position in Sevenoaks, Kent, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.

If you have practical skills and would enjoy supporting students' technical and creative development, we would welcome your application.