Job Description

DT Technician - Secondary School - Hillingdon - September 2026 Start - Full-Time

Are you a practical, organised individual with a passion for Design and Technology?

Do you enjoy working in a hands-on environment and supporting students and teachers to deliver engaging, practical lessons?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Hillingdon seeking to appoint a proactive and reliable DT Technician from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience in Design and Technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or a school technician role who is committed to supporting high-quality teaching and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful DT department, providing technical support across a range of disciplines while helping students develop valuable practical skills in a safe and inspiring learning environment.

As a DT Technician, you will support the Design and Technology department by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring practical lessons run smoothly and safely.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials, tools, and equipment for practical Design and Technology lessons.
• Providing technical support across specialist areas such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, and Construction.
• Maintaining, servicing, and organising workshop machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Ensuring all machinery and equipment are safe, compliant, and ready for use.
• Supporting teachers and students during practical lessons where required.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials and equipment.
• Maintaining an organised, clean, and safe workshop environment.
• Carrying out regular health and safety checks and risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations and health and safety procedures.
• Assisting with the creation of prototypes, displays, and project resources.
• Supporting wider departmental administration where required.

The school is keen to hear from candidates who are practical, organised, and enthusiastic about supporting Design and Technology education.

You should have:

• Previous experience working as a DT Technician or within a Design and Technology, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or workshop environment.
• Knowledge of workshop tools, machinery, and safe working practices.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures, including COSHH.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting both staff and students during practical activities.
• Good IT skills for stock management and departmental administration.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

• Join a well-equipped and supportive secondary school in Hillingdon.
• Work within a successful and creative Design and Technology department.
• Play a vital role in delivering engaging, practical learning experiences.
• Gain valuable experience in an educational setting.
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2026.
• Excellent opportunity for long-term progression within school technical support.

If you are passionate about Design and Technology and would like to play a key role in supporting practical learning within a secondary school environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 3).