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Job description\n\nDesign Technology (DT) Technician Opportunity in North West London (Brent) - April 2025 start\n\n Are you passionate about Design Technology and eager to support students in a creative learning environment? Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic secondary school to recruit a DT Technician for the current academic year. This exciting role begins after Easter break (22nd April 2025), subject to a successful trial day and interview, and runs through to the end of the school year.\n\nPosition Details\n\n Role: Design Technology (DT) Technician\n Salary: £14-£16 per hour\n Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday\n Location: Brent, North-West LDN\n\nAbout the School\n\n This popular secondary school, located in a residential area of Brent, is renowned for its positive learning environment and well-behaved students.
With a strong leadership team and welcoming staff, the school provides an excellent setting for professional growth. Easily accessible by public transport, the school also offers on-site parking for drivers.\n\n Key Responsibilities\n\n As a DT Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the Design Technology department by:\n\nAssisting teachers in preparing and setting up materials for practical lessons and projects.\nMaintaining the DT workshop, tools, and equipment, ensuring a safe and organised environment.\nProviding technical support and guidance to students during their design and construction activities.\nMonitoring and managing stock levels, ordering supplies as needed.\nCollaborating with staff to create hands-on, engaging activities that inspire creativity.\n Requirements\n\n The ideal candidate will have:\n\nExperience as a DT Technician in a school or a related field such as engineering or art.\nStrong organisational skills and attention to detail.\nKnowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing systems.\nExperience working with various materials, including polymers, metals, and wood.\nFamiliarity with maintaining and safely using DT tools and equipment.\nA passion for Design Technology and the ability to inspire creativity in students.To be successful, you'll need:\n\nA design-related degree or relevant experience in a similar role.\nAn enhanced DBS disclosure and professional reference checks.\nA CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, if applicable.\nThe legal right to work in the UK.\n Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?\n\nTop rates of pay and expert career advice.\nAccess to over 2,500 CPD courses and resources through The National College.\nFlexible working options, including daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions.\nA people-first approach, with your well-being as our priority.\nRecognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for four consecutive years.\nApply Now!\n\n If this DT Technician opportunity in Brent sounds perfect for you, click "Apply Now" or, alternatively, contact Elizabeth Topley by calling (phone number removed) (Option 3) or sending an email to (url removed)\n\n Take the next step in your career and help inspire the next generation of creative minds