Admin Technician

About the role

The Admin Technician will support the workshop at GEMS Metropole School – Al Waha by maintaining equipment, preparing resources for practical lessons, and ensuring a safe working environment for staff and students.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and service workshop equipment and machinery.
• Operate machines such as bandsaws, pillar drills, circular saws and other workshop tools while following risk assessments.
• Prepare materials, equipment and workshop resources to support practical teaching activities.
• Assist in writing risk assessments, maintain health and safety documentation and ensure compliance with workshop safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and team members to resolve technical issues and keep the workshop productive.

Required profile

• Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to safe working practices and adherence to risk assessments.
• Ability to work effectively with teaching staff and other team members.

Required skills

• Operating bandsaws, pillar drills and circular saws.
• Use of various workshop tools.
• Experience with CAD software (preferred).
• Conducting risk assessments and maintaining health‑and‑safety documentation.