Design & Technology Technician – Ambitious School in West Bromwich

Job Title: Design & Technology (DT) Technician

Location: West Bromwich West Midlands

School Type: 1118 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Local authority pay scale depending on experience)

Role Overview

An ambitious secondary school in West Bromwich is seeking a skilled proactive and safety-conscious Design & Technology Technician to join their DT and Creative Arts department ASAP. Working alongside specialist teaching staff you will ensure workshop environments machinery CAD/CAM equipment and practical materials are fully prepared safe and ready for daily lessons across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 (GCSE Design Technology / Resistant Materials / Graphics) and Key Stage 5.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials tools and equipment for practical lessons in woodworking metalworking plastics and electronics.

• Maintain service and perform safety checks on workshop machinery (e.g. band saws pillar drills lathes laser cutters 3D printers).

• Oversee health and safety standards in all workshop prep rooms enforcing strict COSHH CLEAPSS and DATA guidelines.

• Manage department stock levels organize raw materials and assist with procurement and order processing.

• Support classroom teachers and pupils during practical workshop sessions ensuring safe tool handling and equipment usage.

Key Requirements

• Practical qualifications or background in Design & Technology Engineering Carpentry Product Design or a related technical discipline.

• Familiarity with workshop health and safety standards (DATA / CLEAPSS certification is highly desirable).

• Experience operating hand tools traditional workshop machinery and modern CAD/CAM equipment (3D printers laser cutters 2D Design).

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and a proactive approach to equipment maintenance and safety.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Well-equipped modern workshops featuring up-to-date machinery and digital fabrication equipment.

• Supportive collaborative department with opportunities for further technical training and safety certifications.

• Convenient West Bromwich location with excellent public transport links (tram/bus/rail) and free on-site staff parking.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme and comprehensive staff wellbeing benefits.

Application

To apply for this Design & Technology Technician role at an ambitious school in West Bromwich starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.