• Location: Buckinghamshire (e.g., High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Amersham)

• Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

• Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Term-time options available)

• 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

• Workshop Preparation: Prepare timber, metals, plastics, and other materials using bandsaws, pillar drills, lathes, and hand tools for student practical lessons.

• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect, clean, calibrate, and service workshop machinery and hand tools to ensure compliance with strict safety standards.

• Health & Safety: Maintain a clean and hazard-free workshop environment, enforce PPE protocols, and assist with risk assessments and COSHH logs.

• Resource Management: Monitor stock levels of raw materials and hardware, manage tool inventories, and coordinate equipment ordering.

• 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

• Experience: Practical background working with hand/power tools, machinery, or CAD/CAM equipment in an industrial, carpentry, or school workshop setting.

• Skills: Strong practical/making skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward workshop organization.

• Safety Awareness: A solid understanding of health and safety regulations within a workshop environment (e.g., CLEAPSS guidelines or similar).

• Education: Relevant qualifications in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, or a related trade/craft discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous school term-time working pattern and holiday entitlement

• 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]

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