DT Technician - East London
- Full-time
Design Technology Technician – Secondary School
Location: Barking, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (East London)
Position: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / Next Term
About the Role
A thriving and well-equipped secondary school in Barking is seeking an organized, safety-conscious, and skilled Design Technology Technician to join their creative DT and Art department.
In this hands-on role, you will support teaching staff and students across resistant materials, woodwork, metalwork, plastics, and CAD/CAM technologies. You will ensure workshops are safe, tools and machinery are well-maintained, and practical lessons run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Preparation: Prepare materials, timber, metals, plastics, tools, and machinery for daily practical lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
Machinery & Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and sharpening/servicing of workshop machinery (bandsaws, lathes, pillar drills, sanders) and hand tools.
Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict health and safety standards in accordance with DATA and COSHH regulations; carry out risk assessment checks across workshops and prep rooms.
Technical Support: Assist students and teachers during practical design sessions, demonstrating tool usage and helping with CAD/CAM machinery (3D printers, laser cutters).
Stock & Resource Management: Monitor material stock levels, order timber, plastics, fittings, and consumables, and manage incoming deliveries.
Key Requirements
Experience working in a school DT workshop, carpentry, engineering, or relevant technical environment.
Strong knowledge of health and safety standards relevant to workshop environments (DATA guidelines/H&S certification highly desirable).
Practical competence operating standard woodworking/metalworking machinery and hand tools.
Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and digital manufacturing (e.g., 2D Design, laser cutters, 3D printing) is a strong advantage.
Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).
What the School Offers
Modern, well-resourced workshops with up-to-date machinery and digital fabrication tools.
A supportive, collaborative, and creative department team.
Excellent transport links across East London (District Line, Hammersmith & City Line, C2C, and London Overground via Barking Station).
Opportunities for further professional development and technical training.
How to Apply
If you are a practical and reliable DT Technician looking for a rewarding role in East London, please submit your updated CV today!