Design Technology Technician - Manchester, United Kingdom - Tradewind Recruitment

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Tradewind are recruiting Are you a design technology technician looking for a new role?

I am currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic DT technician for a secondary academy in Manchester.

The role is required from February on a full-time basis, initially until the Easter holidays, but may extend beyond.

The Role

School Design Technology Technician

Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 3.30pm


Duties include:

  • Maintaining equipment.
Constructing and modifying technology equipment

Setting up materials for practical work including using circular saws, drills, sanders and heavy machinery to prepare wood, metals, plastics and other materials for student use

Using CAD/CAM equipment for 3D printing

Taking an active part in demonstrations and practical technology lessons

Ordering resources and keeping budgets.

Helping in practical lessons

Giving technical help to students.

Always meeting current health and safety standards.

COSHH qualification is required


Experience as a school technology technician, preferably in a good or outstanding UK school, supported by written references is desirable.

The Benefits

Full time temporary role

Excellent support from department and senior leadership team

Working in a centre of excellence for teaching

Competitive pay rates

May become permanent

To join us and be successful in this secondary technology technician role, you will need to:

  • minimum of 6 weeks' experience of working in a UK secondary school with children aged either as a technician or teaching assistant or teacher.
  • Good references to support this experience
  • Provide a CV with 10 years of employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 46 to be exact With new courses added every term

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability


Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
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