37 education jobs found in Reading

Exciting Opportunity for a Particle Scientist: Postdoc Position! Are you ready to take the next step in your scientific career? Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Particle Scientist for a 1-year postdoctoral position that promises to enhance your expertise in crystallisation processes. Join us on an exciting journey to unlock the intricacies of particle science! Key Responsibilities: In this dynamic role, you will: Conduct in-depth investigations into crystallisation processes to deliver fundamental insights. Scope and evaluate solvent selection to optimise yield and productivity, addressing typical production bottlenecks. Execute solubility solvent screens utilising COSMO predictions and experimental measurements to pinpoint suitable crystallisation solvents. Develop and refine crystallisation processes to maximise yield and purity across diverse chemical routes and solvent systems. Determine crystallisation kinetics in single-solvent systems using 0.1-1L reactors,...

We are looking for an innovative and detail-oriented Thermal Design Engineer to join our automotive engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of thermal systems and components across vehicle platforms. This includes ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and reliability of thermal systems for propulsion, cabin climate control, battery management, and electronic components. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop thermal management systems and components for electric power systems to go into vehicles. * Have knowledge of modelling and simulation of thermal behaviour using 1D/3D tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, ANSYS, Flowmaster, CFD tools). * Evaluate and optimize cooling and heating strategies for batteries, HVAC systems, and electronics. * Perform thermal analysis to ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, and regulatory requirements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Job Title: Production / General Operative (Pharmaceuticals) Location: Swindon (Kingfisher Drive) Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract Pay Rate: £13.86/hr + 22% Shift Allowance Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, alternating Early (07:00 - 15:00) and Late (15:00 - 22:45) shifts. Overtime: Readily available on weekdays and weekends (Saturday/Sunday). About the Role Join a global leader in scientific innovation where your daily work directly impacts patient health worldwide. Operating out of our advanced facility in Swindon, you will step into a highly regulated, precision-driven manufacturing and cleanroom environment. As a General Operative, your primary focus will be supporting our aseptic and non-aseptic liquid filling and packaging lines. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with an eagle eye for detail, a methodical mindset, and a desire to build a career in the pharmaceutical sector. Key Responsibilities Cleanroom Compliance: Maintain cleanroom...

Quality Engineer Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to £37p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Act as the Quality focal point for in-service and returns material activities Support investigation and resolution of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and approve quality documentation related to returns, concessions, and repair activities Ensure effective traceability and configuration control of returned and unserviceable items Interface with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations) and external suppliers Ensure compliance with AS9100, Quality Management System, and customer contractual requirements Contribute to continuous improvement activities across in-service quality processes Deliver compliant products in a timely manner, meeting all cost and safety requirements Provide reports and supporting data to the Programme, Project, and functional teams Required Experience Further education and/or experience in...

Mechanical Fitters - Engineering - Croydon £30000 to £43000 plus bonus depending on experience Hello Recruitment are recruiting Mechanical Fitters within the Croydon workshop of a large engineering business. Core responsibilities * Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection and Re-assembly of mechanical systems, particularly transmission systems, gearboxes and rotating equipment. * Use of precision measuring equipment to make decisions on passing/failing components * Use of overhead and Jib cranes to move heavy equipment safely * Use of basic workshop equipment such as air tools, abrasive wheels, hydraulic presses * Maintain good safety, quality and efficiency levels * Flexibility of skills to carry out testing, basic wiring and mechanical fitting * Maintain good housekeeping, awareness of and adherence to health and safety requirements * Involvement in improvement activities as required * Contribute to daily team stand up meetings * Ability to complete technical...

Our World leading client has an immediate requirement for several CNC Machinists for their new Weekend Shift. Successful candidates will be highly experienced with running complex 5 axis machining centres, ideally using Mazatrol Smooth operating software. Position Description: Setting and operating of 5 axis CNC machining centres for the manufacture of high precision, high quality, and low volume machined parts used in the assembly of critical systems supplied to the maritime industry. Responsibilities: Responsible for machining of parts on 5 axis CNC machining centres Stropping, lifting and loading materials (use of slings and overhead cranes) Working to engineering drawings and making CNC programming edits Tooling set up, support with program and process improvement activities Undertaking program prove out activities, parts measurement and inspection Ensuring product quality and conformance to specification Perform machine TPM activities and ensure good area...

We are currently hiring a qualified and experienced Electrician in Nursling. This will be for a project on a Commerical Unit. Duties Include: * 1st Fix * 2nd Fix Requirements: * JIB Gold Card * 5 Part PPE * Own Tools * UK Right to Work Documents / Passport. Pay: * Day Rate - £240 If interested, please apply online or contact Artisan Recruitment Group during office hours (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm). Artisan Recruitment Group is a leading UK recruitment business supplying highly skilled and competent individuals to the Construction and allied industries. Our consultative approach fosters strong partnerships with our clients, integrating seamlessly into their operations to deliver added value and financial benefits. Artisan Recruitment Group & Inspire Futures Unlike traditional recruitment companies, our mission is to drive meaningful social impact by providing jobs and educational programmes that enhance individuals’ skills, wellbeing and careers...

We are currently hiring a qualified and experienced Electrician in Nursling. This will be for a project on a Commerical Unit. Duties Include: * 1st Fix * 2nd Fix Requirements: * JIB Gold Card * 5 Part PPE * Own Tools * UK Right to Work Documents / Passport. Pay: * Day Rate - £240 * Hours 7 - 4 with potential to work to 6 If interested, please apply online or contact Artisan Recruitment Group during office hours (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm). Artisan Recruitment Group is a leading UK recruitment business supplying highly skilled and competent individuals to the Construction and allied industries. Our consultative approach fosters strong partnerships with our clients, integrating seamlessly into their operations to deliver added value and financial benefits. Artisan Recruitment Group & Inspire Futures Unlike traditional recruitment companies, our mission is to drive meaningful social impact by providing jobs and educational programmes that enhance...

Electrical Tester Vacancy We are currently seeking to recruit an Electrical Tester This role will be based in Wolverton. This is what we need you to do…. Responsibilities: * Read schematic drawings * With minimal supervision investigate rolling stock faults found within the test process * Assist the engineering process where necessary * Work within a high voltage environment * Download and process train diagnostic data, undertake fault finding to an advanced level * Test all types of on train systems * Produce complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation * If required deputise for test team leader * Keep test paperwork up to date, including test sheets and fault logs * Liaise with production departments when necessary * Attend off site railway depots to support our customers requirement This is what we need you to have…. Educational Requirements & Relating Experience: * Equivalent to GCSE C and above in Maths and English. *...

Decommissioning Engineer  Location: Reading, UK (Onsite, 5 days per week) Duration: 12 Month   Rate - £60 Per hour Outside IR35 Are you an experienced Decommissioning Engineer looking to join a high-hazard facility programme in the UK. This is a hands-on, boots-on-ground role supporting the mechanical decommissioning of a highly regulated plant. The work involves handling decommissioned equipment in air-fed suits within controlled environments, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and regulatory protocols. This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical decommissioning expertise in a critical, high-stakes environment within the nuclear sector. Key Responsibilities ·Conduct mechanical decommissioning activities safely and efficiently ·Work on-site in high-hazard areas requiring air-fed suits ·Handle, dismantle, and prepare plant equipment for decommissioning and disposal ·Ensure compliance with all site safety, quality, and regulatory standards ·Collaborate with...

Position: IMS Core Engineer Location: Reading and customer offices as required Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm Overview of an IMS Core Engineer As an IMS Core Engineer, you’ll be part of a specialist technical team responsible for testing, validating, and supporting mission critical communication solutions. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of IMS Core services across Core, RAN, and Application layers. You’ll work closely with test, support, and delivery teams to ensure systems meet customer expectations, contractual milestones, and service level agreements. Responsibilities of an IMS Core Engineer • Provide technical expertise in IMS Core and MCX, supporting the definition and execution of test strategies for all network elements and software releases. • Define and execute Functional, Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility testing to agreed project timelines. • Perform end-to-end testing,...

Job title: Cost Controller Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 14 Months Location: Aldermaston (2 days on site per week) Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week Role information: We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join a major programme within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional with a strong background in cost engineering or project finance to support the successful delivery of complex projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to provide accurate cost reporting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance insights, helping to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to schedule. Responsibilities: * Support the preparation, monitoring and control of project budgets and forecasts. * Ensure compliance with established cost management procedures, processes and systems. * Monitor actual expenditure, including...

Date posted: 6 July 2026 Pay: £425.00-£500.00 per day Job Description: Civils Estimator (Freelance - Inside IR35) Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire or Midlands-based (Hybrid Working) Contract: Freelance Duration: Minimum 3 months Rate: £425-£500 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Civils Estimator to join our commercial team on a freelance basis for an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. This role will focus on civil engineering schemes, supporting the pricing and delivery of work across framework agreements and bespoke client contracts. The Role As a Civils Estimator, you will be responsible for: Preparing accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects. Pricing work for both framework agreements and bespoke contracts. Meeting with clients to discuss project requirements and develop strong working relationships. Working closely with the commercial team to produce competitive, high-quality tenders. Visiting sites where...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Duration: 6 months Rate: £70 per hour inside IR35 via Umbrella (37 hours per week) Location: Farnborough (Hybrid, travel to Amesbury/ Malvern may be required ad hoc) SC Clearance/ eligibility is required for this position Role Purpose Being a go-to individual within the Allocated Design Team & surrounding SME's, the Senior Engineer - Mechanical Designer's Main role will be leading the delivery of Mechanical Design solutions and taking ownership of delivery on complex tasks, requiring high integrity engineering and managing complex, unusual tasks involving significant challenges. They will explore and test the problem space thoroughly, guiding others in generating their own hardware solutions and be prepared to lead and co-ordinate the reviews and testing of these ideas at design reviews and group critiques to delight customers. The company support numerous Domains, such as Aircraft Modification, Land Platforms Development & Autonomy...

Chemical Compliance Scientist - (Regulatory REACH Specialist) £c40k prorate Hampshire, TEMP ABJ6720 TEMP - ONSITE - 22.77/hr PAYE 35hr wk Duration: 3 months (end Sept 2026) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a, Chemical Compliance Scientist to join a leading compliance and regulatory team. As a chemicals regulatory / compliance specialist with REACH experience you will be is responsible for ensuring products and consumables meet applicable chemical regulations, industry standards, and internal compliance requirements across international markets. As a regulatory chemist with REACH experience you will provide expert guidance on chemical regulatory matters, conduct compliance assessments and competitor product audits, and support the delivery of training and regulatory awareness programmes across the business. In chemical compliance you have the opportunity to work closely with scientific, legal, product development, and compliance teams, influencing strategic business...

PAYE ONLY Duration: TBC Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Friday Location: TW9 Assisting painting and blasting squad with general labouring responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Flow Assurance Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy delivering concept, pre-FEED and FEED projects across the global energy sector. Working within a specialist Process Engineering team, you will undertake flow assurance studies for upstream developments while supporting projects spanning oil & gas, hydrogen, ammonia, decarbonisation and other energy transition technologies. Key Responsibilities * Carry out flow assurance studies for upstream projects. * Develop and run simulation models using OLGA, PIPESIM and other industry-standard software. * Perform steady state and transient hydraulic analyses. * Assess flow assurance risks including hydrates, wax, slugging, erosion and corrosion. * Produce technical calculations and high-quality engineering reports. * Support development of flow assurance philosophies and engineering procedures. * Present technical findings to...

Fire & Security Install Engineer – Contract Location: Hemel Hempstead & Woodford Green Start Date: Monday 20th July Duration: 2–3 weeks Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm, with some flexibility Rate: TBC / DOE Construkt RS are currently looking for experienced Fire & Security Install Engineers for short-term contract works starting on Monday 20th July. The work will be based across sites in Hemel Hempstead and Woodford Green, carrying out installation works on fire and security systems. Duties will include: * Fire alarm installation works * Security system installation works * First and second fix cabling * Containment and wiring where required * Working to site drawings and instructions * Ensuring work is completed safely and to a good standard Requirements: * Previous experience installing fire and security systems * Ability to work independently on site * Own hand tools and...

Role: Site Manager Location: Winchester Rate: £500p/d - Inside IR35 (DOE) Duration: 12 months+/Ongoing Positions: 2 Industry: Wastewater Overview of the Site Manager role: A leading infrastructure and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their delivery team on a key projects based at a Wastewater project in the Winchester region You will take charge of day-to-day site operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality work across all construction activities. You'll be instrumental in leading a site team and managing subcontractors to meet project goals within programme and budget constraints. Key Responsibilities for the Site Manager: ·Oversee site operations with sensitivity to local communities and the travelling public. ·Supervise and mentor the site team, promoting best practice and professional development. ·Drive cost-effective site management through resource planning and utilisation. ·Develop, review, and maintain...

The Solution Group are currently looking for Duct Fitters / Duct Fitter Gangs to work nationwide on long-term projects. Location: UK-wide (various live sites) Rate: Competitive hourly rate + overtime Accommodation: £60 per day digs allowance Start: Immediate / Ongoing Duration: Long-term pipeline of work on each site (minimum 12 months) Requirements * Proven experience working as a Duct Fitter / Duct Fitter Gang * Experience on commercial or industrial ventilation projects * Blue or Gold CSCS * IPAF * Own tools * Ability to read drawings and deliver high-quality installations This role is ideal for gangs who want consistent work, strong earning potential, and the ability to stay away and maximise hours. If available please apply now with your CV or for further details call Edyth on (phone number removed)