Food Technician
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN7 2LU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75785521 |
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
Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:15pm
Required for June 2026
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.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to undertake this role, we will be delighted to receive your application. Please complete the application form we do not accept CV’s. Please return completed application forms to recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk or by post to Mrs Claire Taylor, HR Manager at the school address.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 909009 E-mail: recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk Website: bedfordhighschool.co.uk
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 9th March
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and interview before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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Supporting Documents
↗ Application Pack↗ Working together to safeguard children
↗ Guidance for Safer working Practice
↗ Guidance to Safer Working Practice Addendum
↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Short Form Privacy Notice
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Application Form
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