Design Technology Technician - Milford Haven School

Pembrokeshire Nature Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Design Technology Technician to support the Design Technology Department. The role involves preparing materials, supporting lessons, and managing supplies within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and NVQ 2 or equivalent qualifications. The position is for 20 hours a week, offering a salary ranging from £26,403 to £27,694 pro rata. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and safeguarding responsibilities are paramount.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design Technology environment is essential.
• Specific skills in Engineering disciplines are desirable.
• Training in the use and maintenance of machinery for Design Technology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in the classroom.
• Prepare materials for lessons.
• Accept deliveries and store materials.

Skills

Design Technology experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

CAD/CAM knowledge

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent in Design Technology/Engineering

Job description

Salary

Grade 5 – £26,403 – £27,694 pro rata

Contractual hours

20

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6891

Grade 5 – £26,403 for 20 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £12,536.49 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £13,149.47 pro rata per annum after 5 years service.

We are looking for a Design Technology Technician to provide support to our extensive Design Technology Department. The Department comprises 3 workshops, 1 Textiles area, 2 Food Technology areas and 2 Graphics / Design areas, with 6 Teaching Staff.

The successful candidate will have experience in a Design Technology environment with specific skills in Engineering disciplines desirable. NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in Design Technology/Engineering. Very good numeracy and literacy skills and specific training in the use and maintenance of machinery for Design Technology and knowledge of CAD/CAM systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in the classroom.
• Prepare materials for lessons.
• Accept deliveries and store materials.

This physically demanding role is vital to the smooth running of the Technology Department.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for Pembrokeshire's Education and Children's Service. We aim to support vulnerable children and young people to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of all schools.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well‑being. The Councils Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing.
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing.
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.