Design Technology Technician

Design Technology Technician

• £125-£145 per day
• Part time (3 days)
• Immediate start

CER is working in partnership with a school in Castleford to recruit a part time Design Technology Technician. This role is part time (3 days per week) and with an immediate start until July 2025 in the first instance.

Responsibilities will include working alongside students in the workshop, supporting their development of skills, preparing classroom materials/resources, maintaining adequate stock levels and ensuring that routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery is undertaken.

A good knowledge of the required health and safety, most up to date guidance and risk assessment requirements is required, as is the possession of a wide range of practical skills including CAD/CAM, to be able to produce high-quality exemplar materials for projects.

Experience gained in other fields e.g., industrial, will be highly valued.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to work as part of a team
• Show initiative and work independently
• Ability to prioritise and manage changing workloads and situations
• Adaptability to respond to the changing priorities of the department, school and students
• Flexibility to work within other areas of the Design Technology Department
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent practical knowledge and skills
• Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with students of high school age
• Be computer literate and willing to learn school systems
• Be confident in the use of, and able to maintain, the circular saw and bandsaw

Desirable Skills and Abilities:

• Be familiar with 2D design and Laser Cut
• Able to use CAM machines e.g., laser cutter
• Be confident in the use of working machines e.g., lathes
• Previous technician experience
• Some experience of electronics
• Industrial experience

Requirements for the role

• A valid DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain.
• Two suitable references covering the last two years

Benefits of working with CER:

• A dedicated experienced Education Consultant who will support you in finding the right roles, and listen to your needs
• Working for a reputable well established education agency with a local office
• Plenty of variety and choice of work at every school level
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE and a Guaranteed Pay Scheme
• Fully Compliant with AWR to make sure you receive the correct pay and working conditions
• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• Generous Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme – £250 for referring another teacher or support worker to CER Education
• If you are working through another agency take advantage of our Register and Reward and for an extra £300* after 30 days worked. (*Ts and Cs Apply)

CER is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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