Design & Technology Workshop Technician
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £12,325.00 - £12,521.00 Annually (Actual) Paid monthly over 12 months of the year, working 39 weeks of the year.
Design & Technology Workshop Technician job summary
We are looking to appoint a D&T Workshop Technician to assist with the smooth running of the department. To provide a practical workshop support service to teaching staff through the preparation, maintenance, safe operation and cleaning of workshop and equipment, machinery, tools and materials, enabling pupils to undertake engineering, design technology, practical learning activities, project work and examination coursework safely and effectively.
This a permanent role, starting as soon as possible. 20hrs per week, between 8:00am and 3:00pm.
The salary is Grade 4 - actual salary £12,325 - £12,521
Closing date: 25th November 2026
Start date: ASAP
Crewe UTC is a specialist Engineering and Design college with approx. 300 students from year 10 to year 13. We offer a specialised curriculum within a unique environment in the centre of Crewe. We are a great team who are dedicated to ensuring all of our students leave the UTC "Industry Ready".
Every student in our college has chosen to study with us specifically because of our specialisms and this makes teaching here a uniquely rewarding experience. The right candidate will be an excellent mentor, passionate about the transformative impact we can have on young people.
We would encourage any interested applicants to arrange a tour and/or meeting (telephone or in person) with Mr Chitty, Principal on 01270 218150 or via email on enquiries@creweutc.org.uk to better understand this exciting opportunity.
The Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: if applicants require adjustments to the application or interview process please do not hesitate to get in touch.
In return we will offer the successful candidate:
- A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Wellness scheme
- Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.
The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.
As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 299 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
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