Food Technician
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN7 2LU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75782198 |
Summary
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
MANCHESTER ROAD
LEIGH
WN7 2LU
Salary: Grade 3, £16,811 - £17,344 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
30 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Permanent
Required for June 2026
Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm
We are looking to appoint a full time Food Technician to provide support in the Food Technology department. The department is currently made up of a supportive team of teachers who look forward to welcoming a new member to the team.
The job will entail:
- Preparing ingredients, materials and equipment for Food Technology lessons (KS3 & KS4)
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations
- Maintaining and organising the food technology classrooms and storage areas
- Supporting teaching staff during practical lessons
- Cleaning, stock control and safe storage of equipment
- The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a Food Technology Technician, or similar school-based role
- An understanding of food safety, hygiene and risk assessments
- Experience working within a secondary school environment preferred
- Reliable, organised and able to work independently
Applications forms are returnable to the school.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on RECRUITMENT@BEDFORD.WIGAN.SCH.UK or 01942909009.
Interview date: w/c 9th March 2026.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLY AND INTERVIEW BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IS A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
Supporting Documents
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
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↗ Application Form - Support Staff
↗ Wigan DBS information
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↗ Recruitment-and-Employment-Privacy-Notice
↗ Food Technician Application pack FINAL
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