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Location: Buckinghamshire (e.g., High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Amersham)
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Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
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Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Term-time options available)
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Sector: Design & Technology / Education / Workshop Support
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, creative, and safety-conscious Design & Technology (DT) Technician to support our busy and thriving D&T department in Buckinghamshire.
You will be instrumental in preparing materials, maintaining workshop tools and machinery, and ensuring students can bring their design ideas to life in a safe, inspiring environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Workshop Preparation: Prepare timber, metals, plastics, and other materials using bandsaws, pillar drills, lathes, and hand tools for student practical lessons.
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Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect, clean, calibrate, and service workshop machinery and hand tools to ensure compliance with strict safety standards.
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Health & Safety: Maintain a clean and hazard-free workshop environment, enforce PPE protocols, and assist with risk assessments and COSHH logs.
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Resource Management: Monitor stock levels of raw materials and hardware, manage tool inventories, and coordinate equipment ordering.
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Classroom Support: Assist teachers during lessons by guiding students on the safe and effective use of machinery, CAD/CAM equipment, and 3D printers.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Experience: Practical background working with hand/power tools, machinery, or CAD/CAM equipment in an industrial, carpentry, or school workshop setting.
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Skills: Strong practical/making skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward workshop organization.
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Safety Awareness: A solid understanding of health and safety regulations within a workshop environment (e.g., CLEAPSS guidelines or similar).
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Education: Relevant qualifications in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, or a related trade/craft discipline.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary package
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Generous school term-time working pattern and holiday entitlement
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Modern facilities with access to up-to-date machinery and 3D printing tech
How to Apply
If you have a passion for making and want to support the next generation of designers in Buckinghamshire, send your CV and a brief cover letter to [Insert Email Address] or apply via [Insert Link].
Application Deadline: [Insert Date]
Would you like me to update any other roles (like IT or Science) to Buckinghamshire as well?
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