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
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Workshop Preparation: Prepare materials, timber, metals, plastics, tools, and machinery for daily practical lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
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Machinery & Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and sharpening/servicing of workshop machinery (bandsaws, lathes, pillar drills, sanders) and hand tools.
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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.
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Technical Support: Assist students and teachers during practical design sessions, demonstrating tool usage and helping with CAD/CAM machinery (3D printers, laser cutters).
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Stock & Resource Management: Monitor material stock levels, order timber, plastics, fittings, and consumables, and manage incoming deliveries.
Key Requirements
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Experience working in a school DT workshop, carpentry, engineering, or relevant technical environment.
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Strong knowledge of health and safety standards relevant to workshop environments (DATA guidelines/H&S certification highly desirable).
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Practical competence operating standard woodworking/metalworking machinery and hand tools.
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Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and digital manufacturing (e.g., 2D Design, laser cutters, 3D printing) is a strong advantage.
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Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).
What the School Offers
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Modern, well‑resourced workshops with up‑to‑date machinery and digital fabrication tools.
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A supportive, collaborative, and creative department team.
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Excellent transport links across East London (District Line, Hammersmith & City Line, C2C, and London Overground via Barking Station).
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Opportunities for further professional development and technical training.
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