DT/Engineering Technician
- location Tower Hamlets
- contract type Part-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £150 to £159 per day
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- Apply by 05 August 2026
- Job start 01 Sep 2026
- Job end Ongoing
Are you an experienced Design & Technology or Engineering Technician looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire the next generation ?
About the role
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the school's engineering workshop and supporting staff and students with practical engineering activities. A key part of the role will involve coordinating the construction of Greenpower race cars while ensuring all workshop equipment is safe, maintained and ready for use.
About the school
Our client is a forward-thinking secondary school with a strong commitment to STEM education, innovation and technical excellence. The school provides students with access to industry-standard equipment, modern workshop facilities and hands-on engineering projects that prepare them for further education, apprenticeships and careers in engineering, manufacturing and technology.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of DT/Engineering Technician you will:
- Workshop machinery and power tools
- Experience with CNC machinery
- Workshop Health & Safety Certified
- Experience with Engineering manufacturing processes
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable Technician experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].