Design & Technology Technician | Wiltshire | Immediate Start

Role: Design & Technology (DT) Technician

Location: Wiltshire (Incredible Girls’ Academy)

Contract: Full-time / Permanent (Term-time options available)

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Are you a hands-on maker, creator, or safety-conscious technician looking for an exciting new challenge? An exceptional, high-achieving girls' academy in Wiltshire is seeking a passionate Design & Technology Technician to join their thriving and dynamic D&T department.

If you love working with timber, metals, plastics, and cutting-edge tech like 3D printers and CAD/CAM equipment, this is the perfect role to inspire the next generation of female designers and engineers!

The Role

Working closely with expert teaching staff, you will be the engine room of the workshop, ensuring students can bring their boldest creative ideas to life safely and effectively.

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

• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect, clean, calibrate, and service workshop machinery and hand tools to stringent safety standards.

• Classroom Support: Guide students during lessons on the safe and effective use of heavy machinery, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing equipment.

• Health & Safety: Maintain a spotless, hazard-free workshop environment, manage COSHH logs, and enforce strict PPE and safety protocols.

• Resource Management: Monitor stock levels, manage tool inventories, and coordinate equipment ordering within the department.

The School

Set in a stunning Wiltshire location, this incredible all-girls academy boasts a phenomenal reputation for academic excellence and empowering young women in STEM and creative subjects. The school features modern, purpose-built workshops, exceptional leadership, and a collaborative, supportive staff culture where innovation is celebrated.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

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

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

• Is Highly Organized: Meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills, and a passion for keeping a workshop running like clockwork.

• Engages Well: A friendly, approachable attitude capable of supporting students of all abilities as they craft their projects.

Why Apply?

• Incredible Environment Work: Join an inspiring, high-performing girls' academy with top-tier facilities.

• Career Growth: Develop your skills in a well-resourced, modern educational setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous school holiday entitlement and stable working patterns.

• Immediate Impact: Play a pivotal, hands-on role in shaping students' creative and technical futures.

Apply Now

The school is actively interviewing and looking to appoint the successful candidate as soon as possible. Submit your updated CV at your earliest convenience to secure your chance at this fantastic opportunity!