Design & Technology Technician – York

A forward-thinking and well-resourced secondary school in York is seeking a skilled and reliable Design & Technology Technician to join the department for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical organised individual who enjoys supporting hands-on learning and working as part of a creative and technically driven team.

About the Role

As the DT Technician you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Design & Technology department. You will work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials maintain equipment and ensure that all workshop areas are safe organised and fully functional for student use. The role supports learning across Product Design Resistant Materials Graphics and Engineering depending on school specialisms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials tools and machinery for practical lessons

• Maintaining workshop equipment and organising repair schedules

• Supporting health and safety compliance including risk assessments and COSHH procedures

• Managing stock levels and placing orders for materials and consumables

• Supporting students during practical lessons when required

• Ensuring all workspaces are clean organised and ready for use

This is a varied and rewarding role ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving and contributing to high-quality technical education.

School Information

The school is known for its calm learning environment strong leadership team and consistently good student behaviour. The DT department is highly valued within the school and benefits from modern facilities including dedicated workshops CAD/CAM resources and strong technician support. Staff describe the working culture as professional friendly and collaborative with clear communication and realistic workload expectations.

Experience & Skills Required

• Practical experience in a workshop technical or engineering environment

• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

• Highly organised with good time management skills

• Confident working both independently and as part of a team

• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential full training provided

Salary

Competitive term-time only dependent on experience.

Application

Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.