Design & Technology Technician

King Edward Grammar School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a Design and Technology Technician for comprehensive support in the Design and Technology curriculum. The role involves health and safety checks, machinery use, material preparation, and assisting both students and staff. Candidates must have wood and metal working experience, along with strong organisational and planning skills. This is a full-time position and part-time candidates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in wood working and metal working is essential.
• Good organisational and planning skills are required.
• Strong time management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform mandatory Health and Safety checks.
• Use wood and metal working machinery.
• Prepare materials for student use in advance of lessons.
• Support students and teaching staff during lesson delivery.
• Maintain tools and materials inventory.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Time management skills

Wood working experience

Metal working experience

Tools

Circular saw

Bandsaw

Planer thicknesser

Casting tools

Centre lathe

Bench top mill

Job description

Salary: Scale 4 Pt 7-8 (£22,635.48 – £22,996.41) actual salary per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: 37 hours per week term time only (39 weeks per year)
Start Date: As soon as possible
This is a full-time position, but candidates interested in part-time hours would also be considered.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and efficient Design and Technology Technician to provide comprehensive technician support service to staff and students undertaking the Design and Technology curriculum.

The Design Technology Department at King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) comprises 4 teachers and 1 technician. The team are friendly and hardworking and are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic new colleague to join them.

The postholder will be required to complete mandatory Health and Safety checks, use wood and metal working machinery, prepare materials for use by the students in advance of lessons, support students and teaching staff during lesson delivery, take responsibility for the maintenance and inventory of tools and materials and ensure the learning environment is clean and tidy throughout the day.The successful applicant will have good organisational, planning and time management skills. Previous experience in wood working (circular saw, bandsaw, planer thicknesser) and metal working (casting, centre lathe, bench top mill) is essential.

Due to our stringent safeguarding protocol, applications for employment at KEGS can only be accepted on our formal Recruitment Application Form. Application form and job description are available to download below. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 26 September 2025.Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

King Edward VI Grammar School demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding children.