DT Technician Secondary School in Manchester

Location: Manchester Greater Manchester

Position Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Long-Term / Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Scale Point depending on experience)

Wayman Education is seeking a practical organized and safety-conscious Design & Technology Technician to join a vibrant DT Department at a thriving secondary school in Manchester starting in September 2026.

In this crucial operational role you will support teaching staff across workshops and design studios ensuring tools machinery and materials are prepared safely for practical lessons in Resistant Materials Product Design and Graphics across Key Stages 3 4 and 5.

• Workshop Preparation: Prepare materials (timber metals plastics) tools and machinery for daily practical lessons and GCSE/A-Level project work.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict Health & Safety standards across all workshops machinery areas and store rooms in line with DATA and COSHH guidelines.

• Machinery & Tool Maintenance: Perform regular safety checks cleaning sharpening and routine maintenance on workshop machinery (e.g. band saws pillar drills lathes sanding machines) and hand tools.

• CAD/CAM Support: Assist with setting up digital manufacturing tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters for student projects.

• Stock & Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of raw materials and consumables manage secure storage and assist with ordering supplies within budget.

• Background: Practical background in engineering carpentry product design or a related technical discipline.

• Experience: Prior experience working as a DT Technician in a school or college setting or equivalent industrial/workshop experience.

• Safety Standards: Working knowledge of workshop safety procedures COSHH and machinery regulations (DATA accreditation is highly desirable).

• Technical Skills: Comfortable operating workshop machinery hand tools and digital design technology (CAD/CAM software laser cutters 3D printers).

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one).

Situated in Manchester with excellent transport links across Greater Manchester this popular secondary school prides itself on a creative forward-thinking curriculum and modern well-equipped workshops. The staff body is highly supportive offering a welcoming working environment with great opportunities for professional development.

If you are a skilled and proactive DT Technician looking for a rewarding role in Manchester for September 2026 please submit your updated CV to Wayman Education today!