32 jobs found in Reading

Job title: Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading Pay rate: Competitive hourly rate! Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm flexibility may be available Job type: Initial 3-6 month contract This is an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business on a 3-6 month contract The role of Maintenance Engineer: Manage the sites maintenance helpdesk system, ensuring timely allocation and completion of tasks. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services, plant, equipment, and infrastructure. Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical issues and assist engineers with complex breakdowns. Maintain spare parts inventory and handle procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment. Ensure statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety) and maintain audit-ready documentation. Coordinate contractors and vendors, including inductions, supervision, quality checks, and performance...

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to join the team of an established FM company in the Reading area. This role is offering a temporary position and the opportunity to gain experience in a reputable, recognised company. Maintenance Operative Monday to Friday/ 40 hours Temp Reading £22-24ph paid weekly via umbrella As a Maintenance Operative, you will be: * Carrying out ppm works and maintenance * General maintenance such as painting, mastics, basic plumbing etc * Basic electrical works such as changing a light bulb etc * Responsible for reactive and breakdown repairs We would like to speak to any: Carpentry, Maintenance Man, Handyperson, Maintenance technician,Fabric engineer, Fabric technician candidates. If this role is of interest, please apply directly to this advert

Job title: Facilities Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading Pay rate: £14 - £16 per hour PAYE depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm flexibility may be available Job type: Initial 3-6 month contract This is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business on a 3-6 month contract The role of Facilities Maintenance Engineer: Manage the sites maintenance helpdesk system, ensuring timely allocation and completion of tasks. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services, plant, equipment, and infrastructure. Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical issues and assist engineers with complex breakdowns. Maintain spare parts inventory and handle procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment. Ensure statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety) and maintain audit-ready documentation. Coordinate contractors and vendors, including...

Job title: Facilities Coordinator Location: Reading Pay rate: £14 - £16 per hour PAYE depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm – flexibility may be available Job type: Initial 3-6 month contract This is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Coordinator to join a leading manufacturing business on a 3-6 month contract The role of Facilities Coordinator: Manage the site’s maintenance helpdesk system, ensuring timely allocation and completion of tasks. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services, plant, equipment, and infrastructure. Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical issues and assist engineers with complex breakdowns. Maintain spare parts inventory and handle procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment. Ensure statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety) and maintain audit-ready documentation. Coordinate contractors and vendors, including inductions, supervision, quality...

Lift Tester / Technician NVQ4 Qualified Covering the Reading/Oxford/Basingstoke region Role Overview Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is growing and is looking for a Regional Technical Support Engineer for one of our entities located in the SW. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of elevator and escalator units. On a typical day you will: * Act as a subject matter expert for all things around lift problems and troubleshooting. * Work with other branches to provide and support with diagnosis of highly complex issues. * Provide coaching and development to others around technical issues. What you will need to be successful * Be qualified to NVQ 4 or equivalent within lift servicing and repairs. * Hold a drivers license * You have good skills in electricity and electrical...

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,...

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the private sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for an ongoing service & repair contract in the Reading area. Contract Details: Location: Reading Work Type: Annual Service Visits (Annual Gas Safety Check), Landlord Gas Safety Records, and central heating repairs. Work Load: 6-8 pre-booked appointments per day Commitment: Minimum of set 3 days per week. Up to 5 days available plus optional weekends and evening call out available at enhanced rates. Contract Length: Ongoing (no end date) Payment terms: Weekly one week in arrears. Rates: ·Annual Service Visit (Annual Gas Safety check): £22.10 per appliance ·Repairs: £53.37 per completed property (full van stock and parts supplied) ·Linked Repair: £29.75 plus Annual Service Visit Rate (if repair required at Annual Gas Safety Check) Long duration jobs: £150 ·Optional out-of-hours and weekend work is available...

Kickstart Your Career in Tech! 🔧 Service Centre Engineer / Technician Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for electronics and technology? 💡 We’re looking for a motivated a Service Centre Engineer / Technician to join a leading global organisation at the forefront of electronic measurement innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity, ideal for school leavers, college graduates, or electronics/engineering graduates who are eager to gain real-world technical experience in a supportive, professional environment. You’ll join a knowledgeable and friendly service centre team working with industry-leading electronic test and measurement equipment. Full training and mentoring are provided, with clear long-term development opportunities. 🚀 This role is offered as an initial 12-month contract, with strong potential for extension based on performance and business needs. 🎓 What You’ll Be Doing: * Operate and maintain multiple test stations using PC-based software and...

QUALITY ENGINEER/VALIDATION SPECIALIST My client are seeking a Quality Engineer/Validation Specialist for up to a 6-month term contract to support automation machine validation in an ISO 13485 environment. The role requires hands-on experience in developing and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols, and close collaboration with QC and production teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Proven experience within the medical, technological, or food industry in a similar environment. Validation & Quality * Develop and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) protocols to ensure equipment is installed and utilities are connected per user requirements, design specifications, manufacturer’s instructions, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). * Design and perform Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols to demonstrate equipment and processes consistently produce acceptable results. Establishing and documenting process parameter limits based on manufacturer’s...

Time-served electricians required for a start Jan 2026. Minimum of 6 months work. Reading area. Interested candidates must be prepared to go through security checks – DBS etc All small low voltage controls cables

Time-served plumbers/pipefitters required ASAP for long term work on the premises of a manufacturing facility in Reading. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a basic DBS check within 12 months and candidates will need to do a BPSS security clearance people check. CSCS skills card required. IPAF preferred (Apply online only) Mon-Thurs (Apply online only) Friday

Mechanical mates/improvers required ASAP for long term work on the premises of a manufacturing facility in Reading. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, a basic DBS check within 12 months and candidates will need to do a BPSS security clearance people check. CSCS required. IPAF preferred (Apply online only) Mon-Thurs (Apply online only) Friday

ELECTRICAL IMPROVER NEEDED - IN READING STARTING ON MONDAY 2ND FEBUARY*** Our client, a top Building Services Contractor with a century of experience in electrical and mechanical services, is seeking a commercial, industrial Electrical Improver to join their team in Reading. Job Description: The job will involve doing containment, helping the Electricians on site in a supermarket. Location: Reading - Berkshire Shift: 7am till 5pm - 10 hours paid Monday to Thursday Start date: 2nd Febuary Pay Rate: £19 per hour Duration: On Going Must have: ECS, Full PPE and nice to have IPAF Experience: installing containment, cabling including 1st and second fix of lighting and power on dado trunkings Drives and lives close to Reading. If this sounds the role for you please apply or contact our office to speak with Misty Eren for this Brilliant opportunity for Electrical Improvers

Orion Group Sciences is seeking a Principal Scientist to direct and inform our client's process development and discovery. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of protein expression systems and how to optimise conditions to improve protein quality. They will also require a good knowledge of protein purification methods to leverage the optimisation in expression conditions to maximise final protein quality. This two-year contract offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dynamic team that works across multidisciplinary functions in a leading AgriTech business. Role profile: Lead upstream process development for recombinant protein production. Provide scientific leadership and technical guidance to team members and project teams. Be the technical lead to translate expression optimisation from shake flask to bioreactor. Design and refine expression methods and protocols to optimize protein quality. Investigate the relationship between expression...

A company that designs special-purpose machinery for a variety of industries is looking to hire a Design Engineer to work on a contract that is initially scheduled for 6 months (outside IR35) based at their site near Reading. The Role This position will involve using Solidworks for design work related to components for varying types of special-purpose machinery. Experience Ideal candidates will be fluent Solidworks users with previous experience in similar engineering type companies being desirable. Apply For more information on this position please email your CV to

Secure Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance An opportunity has arisen for a Secure Engineer to join a growing Secure Engineering Project Team supporting Defence and highly secure government environments. This role suits a hands on engineer who enjoys on site delivery, takes ownership, and leads by example in complex and sensitive locations across the UK and occasionally overseas. About the Role - Secure Engineer As a Secure Engineer, you will deliver on site installations, upgrades, and infrastructure deployments within highly secure environments. You will interpret technical drawings and design documentation to implement solutions to specification. You will work closely with project managers, customers, and security teams to ensure smooth execution of project plans. The role includes break fix and project engineering activities, post installation testing, and structured handover to operations teams. You will maintain accurate records including sign off, asset...

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Thatcham Salary: Circa £55,000 (flexible) Are you passionate about delivering complex manufacturing projects within the Aerospace and Space sectors? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Engineering & Manufacturing Company (based near Thatcham) that plays a key role in cutting-edge engineering solutions, partnering Global Names in the Space & Aerospace Industry. You'll be part of a dedicated team of Manufacturing Engineers, managing 4-6 concurrent projects from initial quote through to handover into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys front-end involvement and has strong project management capability. What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Engineer Managing manufacturing projects from NPI through to production handover Leading quoting, planning and resource coordination activities Liaising with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery Overseeing process...

Request ID: (phone number removed) Start/End Dates: 09/02/2026 - 08/08/2026 Tax Work Location: UK - Basingstoke - Wade Road Job Title: QC Associate Scientist I Job Description: The main function of a QC Associate Scientist is to perform microbiological quality control testing to ensure products meet safety and performance standards, supporting the company's mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working as part of our Microbiology Division (MBD), within the Specialty Diagnostics Group, you'll play an active part in helping us to achieve our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The Microbiology Division discovers microbiological solutions for the diagnosis of infectious disease and detection of bacterial contamination. We serve public health, clinical laboratories, food companies, environmental screening and pharmaceutical laboratories with a portfolio of products that include culture media, antimicrobial susceptibility...

Avionic Test Technician – Farnborough Morson Edge is looking for an Avionics Test Technician to support the verification and validation of avionics systems for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft. This is a hands-on role focused on test execution, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality testing. Rates (ph): £23.29 PAYE / £31.16 Umbrella Contract Length: until the send of the year Hours: Standard 37 hours per week. Location: Farnborough, GU14 (travel occasional) The Role As an Avionics Test Technician, you’ll play a key part in ensuring avionics systems meet performance, safety, and quality requirements. You’ll work from structured test plans, execute tests accurately, and provide clear feedback to engineering teams to support continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Carry out verification and validation testing of avionics systems • Execute...

Avionics Test Technician Location: Farnborough (Full‑time, On‑Site) Contract: Until 31/12/2026 Pay Rate: £23.29 per hour PAYE / £31.16 per hour Umbrella About the Role We are supporting a leading aerospace organisation in the recruitment of Avionics Test Technicians to join their growing engineering and test team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of cutting‑edge high‑altitude platform technology, working within a highly skilled environment on innovative avionics systems. You will play a key role in the verification, validation and hands‑on testing of avionics systems, supporting engineering, manufacturing and programme teams to deliver safe, high‑quality and repeatable test outcomes. Key Responsibilities Perform hands‑on testing, troubleshooting and validation of avionics systems and components. Work from structured test plans, identifying gaps or improvements where needed. Use test equipment including wiring harnesses, sensors, thermocouples and measurement...