Sheffield, S10
£14.61 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:00 – 16:00
Unique School Solutions are supporting a large secondary school in the S10 area of Sheffield, who are looking to appoint a DT Technician across both their sites.
You will play a vital role in maintaining their workshops, preparing resources, and supporting students as they bring their creative designs to life. The role is to start ASAP, and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
About the school:
* Large secondary school
* Diverse community which the school serves
* Ofsted rated “Good” school
* Supportive and well organised leadership team
Key responsibilities:
* Material Preparation: Prepare, cut, and distribute timber, metals, plastics, and other materials for daily practical lessons
* Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, clean, and sharpen workshop hand tools and large machinery (e.g., band saws, pillar drills, laser cutters, 3D printers)
* Classroom Support: Provide live technical assistance to teachers and students during busy, practical GCSE and A-Level classes
* Health & Safety: Ensure workshop operations comply strictly with health and safety standards, keeping accurate COSHH records and managing waste disposal
* Stock & Resource Management: Track inventory, carry out regular stock checks, and handle the procurement of raw materials and new equipment.
Essential requirements:
* Good practical DIY, manufacturing, or workshop skills
* Experience handling hand tools and materials like wood, metal, or acrylics
* Excellent organizational skills with a methodical approach to sorting resources
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy team
* Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
* Familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies like CAD/CAM, laser cutting, or 3D printing
* Valid Health and Safety training certificate (e.g., DATA / CLEAPSS certification)
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
* The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
* Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
* Access to over 30 FREE, high quality training courses
* Refer a friend scheme
* Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
* The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.
Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
Salary description
£14.61 - £14.61 per hour