Design Technology Technician

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.

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.

• 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).

• 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: (Option 3)

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