DT Technician – Brilliant Secondary School – Reading

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused secondary school in Reading is looking for a highly skilled DT Technician specializing in Digital Fabrication and CAD/CAM systems. The role involves maintaining and supporting advanced machining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and training staff and students. This position offers a competitive salary along with professional training opportunities, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about technical education and innovation in a modern workspace.

Benefits

Competitive regional salary

Excellent training budget

Participation in advanced student projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and maintaining professional-grade CAD / CAM machinery.
• Excellent understanding of workshop safety particularly related to digital equipment.
• Practical skills in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on specialized DT hardware.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setup, maintenance, and safe operation of digital manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot software issues and train staff and students on equipment usage.
• Manage specialized materials such as filaments and acrylics.

Skills

Operating CAD / CAM machinery

Knowledge of 2D Design and Fusion 360

Understanding of workshop safety

Troubleshooting specialized hardware

Job description

A technology-focused secondary school in Reading is seeking a highly skilled DT Technician specializing in Digital Fabrication and CAD / CAM systems from January 2026.

• DT Technician (CAD / CAM Specialist) required from January 2026.
• Reading-based school with modern technology workshops (North).
• Seeking a technical expert to maintain and support laser cutters 3D printers and CNC machinery.

You will be responsible for the setup maintenance and safe operation of all digital manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting software issues training staff and students on equipment usage and managing the specialized materials (filaments acrylics).

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and maintaining professional-grade CAD / CAM machinery.
• Strong knowledge of 2D Design Fusion 360 or similar design software.
• Excellent understanding of workshop safety particularly related to digital equipment.
• Practical skills in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on specialized DT hardware.

School Information

The DT department is focused on innovation and digital design with high student uptake at GCSE. We offer a competitive regional salary and strong support for professional training including certifications from equipment manufacturers. You will work closely with the Head of DT to implement new technology.

• Specialist role in maintaining state-of-the-art digital fabrication machinery.
• Competitive regional salary and excellent technical training budget.
• Opportunity to assist with advanced student design projects and competitions.
• Key player in the schools STEM strategy.

Salary

Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Competitive)

Application

To apply for this DT Technician position in Reading please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1