Details:
- Salary: £120 - 150 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Sheffield
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Design Technology Technician – Secondary School
Location: Sheffield
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing cover
Salary: £100–£130 per day (dependent on experience)
PK Education are working with a secondary school in Sheffield who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Technology Technician to provide ongoing cover within their DT department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled workshop technician who enjoys supporting practical learning and maintaining a safe, organised working environment. You'll play a vital role in preparing materials and equipment, ensuring lessons run smoothly and students have everything they need to complete practical projects.
The school are looking for somebody who is confident working within a busy workshop environment and has experience preparing timber, cutting stock, maintaining equipment, and supporting teachers across the Design Technology department.
The Role
Preparing materials and resources for practical DT lessons
Cutting timber and stock ready for student projects
Maintaining workshop equipment and ensuring tools are safe for use
Supporting teachers with lesson preparation and practical activities
Managing stock levels and ordering materials where required
Ensuring the workshop complies with health and safety regulations
Essential Requirements
Experience working as a Design Technology Technician or within a similar workshop environment
Secondary Materials Health & Safety (SMHS)
Safe Use of Woodsawing Machines (S1HS)
Essential Health & Safety for D&T Workshop Technicians
Desirable Qualifications
Safe Use of Planer/Thicknesser Machine (S8HS)
What We're Looking For
Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety
Experience preparing practical resources for secondary education
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
A commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient learning environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive secondary school and become an integral part of a busy Design Technology department.
Apply now or get in touch with PK Education to find out more