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Design Technology Technician
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 16 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Harrow, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Design & Technology (DT) Technician - Secondary School | Harrow | November 2025 Start
Are you an experienced Design & Technology Technician looking for your next rewarding role in a dynamic secondary school?
Do you have the technical expertise, organisational skills, and passion to support engaging, hands-on learning in Design & Technology?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Harrow that is seeking a dedicated DT Technician to join their Design & Technology department as soon as possible.
This is a full-time, long-term position (Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm) - perfect for someone with practical workshop experience who's eager to support teaching and learning in a creative, fast-paced environment.
🔧 About the Role
As a DT Technician, your duties will include:
Preparing, setting up, and maintaining materials, tools, and equipment for practical lessons across DT areas such as resistant materials, product design, electronics, and graphics.
Supporting teachers during lessons and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.
Maintaining and servicing machinery, managing stock, and ensuring a clean and organised workspace.
Assisting in the creation of teaching resources, displays, and learning aids.
Supporting students during practical sessions under the guidance of the class teacher.
Ensuring all safety checks, COSHH records, and risk assessments are accurate and up to date.
🎓 What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a DT Technician or in a similar workshop-based role (e.g. carpentry, engineering, fabrication).
A relevant qualification in Design, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of tools, machinery, and materials used in secondary DT education.
Excellent understanding of health and safety practices.
Organised, reliable, and proactive, with good communication and teamwork skills.
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
🌟 What Tradewind Offers
A supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Harrow with excellent facilities.
Competitive daily pay, based on experience.
Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent.
Ongoing professional development and on-the-job training.
Convenient access via public transport and on-site parking.
If you're a skilled and enthusiastic DT Technician ready to make a positive impact in a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you!
📩 Apply now with your CV, or contact Elizabeth Topley at Tradewind Recruitment for more information:
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