DT Technician in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Location: Leeds
Salary: £110-£140 per day
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37
Start Date: 2nd November

We are currently recruiting for a Design & Technology Technician to join a welcoming secondary school and provide essential technical and practical support to the Design & Technology department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on background who enjoys working in a school environment and supporting students and teaching staff.

As a Design & Technology Technician, you will work closely with teaching staff to ensure the department is fully prepared and equipped for practical lessons. You will help maintain a safe, organised and well-resourced workshop environment and support the smooth delivery of practical activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools and equipment for Design & Technology lessons.
• Providing practical and technical support to teaching staff during lessons.
• Ensuring workshops, classrooms and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs of tools and equipment.
• Supporting the safe use of machinery, tools and workshop equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials and resources when required.
• Assisting with the preparation and production of resources and student projects.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Supporting teachers and students with practical projects where appropriate.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a workshop, engineering, manufacturing, construction, carpentry, joinery or Design & Technology environment.

School experience would be advantageous but is not essential for the right candidate.

We are particularly interested in candidates with practical experience in areas such as:

• Woodwork / carpentry / joinery
• Metalwork
• Engineering
• Product Design
• CAD/CAM
• 3D printing
• CNC machinery
• Workshop tools and equipment

You will need to be practical, organised and reliable, with a strong understanding of workshop safety and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into an education-based role.
• Competitive salary.
• Supportive teaching and leadership team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to students' practical learning and development.
• Potential for ongoing or permanent work for the right candidate.

If you are a practical, hands-on individual with a passion for Design & Technology and would like to work in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.