Design Technology Technician

Description:

Design & Technology Technician – Secondary Schools Across Swansea

Join Teaching Personnel – Flexible Supply Opportunities Available!

Are you a skilled, practical, and organised individual with experience in Design & Technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or workshop environments? ️

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Design & Technology Technicians to support secondary schools across Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to play a key role in supporting students' learning and creativity.

Whether you're looking for flexible work around existing commitments or seeking valuable experience within education, supply work could be the perfect fit for you! ⭐

The Role: Design & Technology Technician

As a D&T Technician, you will support the Design & Technology department by ensuring lessons run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

You will work closely with teaching staff to prepare materials, maintain equipment, and help create an engaging learning environment for students studying a range of D&T subjects.

✅ Main Responsibilities:

Preparing materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons

Assisting teachers with workshop, engineering, woodwork, resistant materials, product design, and construction activities

Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times

️ Maintaining, cleaning, and repairing tools, machinery, and equipment where appropriate

Managing stock levels and ordering materials as required

Organising and storing resources safely and efficiently

Supporting the use of specialist equipment, including CAD/CAM machinery, laser cutters, and 3D printers (where applicable)

Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining safety records

Supporting staff and students during practical lessons

Helping maintain a safe, organised, and productive workshop environment

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates with:

✅ Previous experience as a Design & Technology Technician

✅ Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, carpentry, mechanics, fabrication, or workshop environments

✅ Knowledge of workshop health and safety procedures

✅ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

✅ The ability to work independently and as part of a team

✅ A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving

✅ Experience within schools (desirable but not essential)

Why Choose Supply Work Through Teaching Personnel?

Supply work offers flexibility, variety, and an excellent route into education.

Here's how it works:

You tell us when you're available to work

We match you with local secondary schools across Swansea

Choose from day-to-day, short-term, long-term, or permanent opportunities

Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

Gain valuable experience in different school settings

⚖️ Enjoy a better work-life balance

Build your confidence and expand your professional network

Many of our supply staff go on to secure long-term placements and permanent roles within schools.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

✅ Dedicated local consultant support

✅ Competitive daily rates of pay

✅ Flexible working options

✅ Access to free and discounted CPD training courses

✅ Opportunities in a variety of local schools

✅ Personalised career guidance and development support

✅ Online timesheets and easy payroll process

✅ Potential for long-term and permanent placements

Location

Secondary Schools across Swansea and surrounding areas

Apply Today!

If you have practical workshop experience, a passion for Design & Technology, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and help inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and creators!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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