115 jobs found in Reading

We're looking for a Sourcing Manager for a transport public sector organisation, based in Reading or Milton Keynes (hybrid), on an initial 6-month contract, paying up to £550 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Reading 3 days per week. The successful Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk opportunities across complex spend categories. You'll run the full process from business requirement through to contract signature, delivering commercial and contractual value in support of the Commercial & Procurement Director's savings targets. You'll work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders, implement approved Integrated Category Strategies, and manage a seamless transition into Strategic Supplier Management. You will need proven experience working with the following: Deep sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery...

Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location: Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Desirable Line management experience Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified...

£550 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in Reading 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working (On site 2 or 3 days per week) To Start ASAP Your new company Step into a key delivery role within a large, forward-thinking Upper Tier Authority delivering a high-profile Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a once in a generation transformation programme that will reshape how services are delivered, bringing together multiple councils into a single, modern, unitary organisation. The programme is now moving from proposal into delivery, with a clear focus on pace, coordination and execution. As a result, there is strong demand for Project Managers who have recently been involved in LGR activity, particularly during early-stage conversations and proposal development within other local authorities, in order to maintain momentum and delivery confidence from day one. Your new role This is a hands-on Project Manager role supporting delivery across one or more workstreams within a complex LGR...

£600 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in Reading 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working (On site 2 or 3 days per week) To Start ASAP Your new company Step into a key delivery role within a large, forward-thinking Upper Tier Authority delivering a high-profile Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a once in a generation transformation programme that will reshape how services are delivered, bringing together multiple councils into a single, modern, unitary organisation. The programme is now moving from proposal into delivery, with a clear focus on pace, coordination and execution. As a result, there is strong demand for Project Managers who have recently been involved in LGR activity, particularly during early-stage conversations and proposal development within other local authorities, in order to maintain momentum and delivery confidence from day one. Your new role This is a hands-on Project Manager role supporting delivery across one or more workstreams within a complex LGR...

£750 Per Day, Inside IR35, 6 month contract Based in Reading Hybrid Working (2 or 3 days per week on site) To Start ASAP Your new company Step into a pivotal leadership role within a large, forward-thinking Upper Tier Authority delivering a high-profile Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a once in a generation transformation that will reshape how services are delivered, bringing together multiple councils into a single, modern, unitary organisation. This ambitious proposal is focused on creating a simpler, more efficient model that improves outcomes for residents while strengthening financial sustainability and operational resilience. As the programme now moves from proposal into delivery, there is a strong demand for Programme Managers who have already been involved in recent LGR activity, particularly during the early-stage conversations and proposal development phases within other local authorities. This experience is seen as critical in ensuring momentum and...

Production Planner Location: Burghfield | Full-time on-site Contract: Until 31 December 2027 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are currently recruiting for experienced Production Planners to join a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment based in Burghfield. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a background in production planning, manufacturing, materials, or precision engineering to support operational delivery by managing production schedules, coordinating manufacturing requirements, and driving effective planning processes. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring production demands are accurately planned, resources are aligned, and delivery targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities * Maintain and support the Master Production Schedule and supplementary schedules, ensuring forecast dates remain...

UFT Test Engineer Location: Wokingham (5 days per week onsite, might consider Hybrid 2/3 days a week) Contract Length: 12 months Day Rate: £340 per day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced UFT Test Engineer to join a long-term transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior automation testing professional with strong Unified Functional Testing (UFT) and VBScript experience to work on complex enterprise applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks, creating robust test scripts, and supporting continuous testing practices across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop automation frameworks using UFT (Unified Functional Testing). * Create, maintain, and execute automation scripts using VBScript. * Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps. * Lead automation testing activities across...

Dynamics 365 F&SCM Manufacturing Functional Consultant Location: Wokingham (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £637 per day (Inside IR35) We are recruiting for an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (F&SCM) Manufacturing Functional Consultant to join a major enterprise transformation programme. This is an opportunity to work on a large-scale, multi-country Dynamics 365 implementation, delivering manufacturing solutions for a global organisation. Key Responsibilities * Analyse business requirements and translate them into Dynamics 365 F&SCM solutions. * Lead workshops, product demonstrations and solution discussions with business stakeholders. * Produce fit-gap analysis, functional design documents and configuration documentation. * Configure Dynamics 365 Manufacturing modules to meet business requirements. * Design manufacturing solutions, including data models and process improvements. *...

Our consultancy client are looking for someone with expertise in energy/power systems with a strong background in data analysis to support business decisions and drive improvement in their clients operations. You will develop and maintain data models, reports and dashboards that provide insights into power system performance and business operations and analyse power system operations and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation. Working with cross functional teams to gather and document business requirements related to power systems and conduct feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis to support the decision making processes. You will assist in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the reliability and efficiency of power systems and monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations and compliance. Also providing technical expertise and support in evaluation and selection of power system technologies...

Job Title: Junior Recruiter / Talent Sourcer Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Hybrid - average 2 days per week in the office) Contract: 6 Months Day Rate: Up to £140 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity: We are looking for a proactive Junior Recruiter / Talent Sourcer to join our clients Talent Acquisition team on an initial 6 month contract. Based in Maidenhead, you'll work closely with experienced TA Leads, providing sourcing support across multiple European markets. This role is primarily focused on candidate sourcing and talent pipelining, with opportunities to gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle where appropriate. Responsibilities: Partner with TA Leads to source high quality candidates across the UK, Nordics and Belgium. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Proactively identify and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing channels. Screen candidate profiles and...

Infrastructure Engineer * Inside IR35 * 2-days on-site in High Wycombe We're looking for a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer with strong troubleshooting skills to investigate and resolve hardware, software and infrastructure issues across a mixed Windows, networking and peripheral environment. A key part of this role is the ability to triage complex technical issues, establish test labs and facilitate technical workshops to identify root causes and drive effective resolutions. Key responsibilities: * Triage and investigate hardware, software and infrastructure issues across Windows PCs, networking equipment and peripheral devices. * Set up and manage test labs to reproduce faults, validate fixes and support technical investigations. * Lead technical workshops with internal teams and third-party suppliers to diagnose and resolve complex issues. * Rebuild, reimage and configure Windows PCs and appliance-style devices. * Diagnose issues involving USB devices,...

Hardware Integration Support Engineer * Contract role – Inside IR35 * High Wycombe office attendance required 2–3 days per week We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Support Engineer to join an enterprise client on an initial 3-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong troubleshooting skills who enjoys diagnosing and resolving hardware, networking, and peripheral-related issues across complex technology environments. Key responsibilities: * Investigating and resolving hardware and software integration issues * Diagnosing Windows PC hardware, driver, configuration, and peripheral faults * Troubleshooting USB devices, serial connections, printers, routers, and network connectivity issues * Reimaging, rebuilding, and configuring Windows-based systems * Supporting lab setup, maintenance, testing, and fault reproduction activities * Performing basic electrical and connectivity checks, including power and cabling diagnostics * Creating troubleshooting...

People Partner HR Expert | £600/day Inside IR35 | 6 Months Initial Contract | Berkshire | Hybrid 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH | Transformation Project | CPD | CIPD | Our client is seeking a HR expert People Partner to be part of a large transformation project where you will work across the entire HR function within Group Functions to develop, execute and govern the company's people strategy. To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working on large scale people / HR transformation projects. Essential experience required: Strong generalist strategic People background, with experience delivering people related activities across a wide range of HR subject matters - requires strong experience in OD, and transformation Experience of working in generalist HR in a complex, matrix organisation - ideally experienced working within Group Functions Excellent communication skills; articulate, compelling, engaging and a highly inclusive manner Proven...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder Employer: UK Atomic Energy Authority Location: Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 1 year (Inside IR35) Rate: £26.00 per hour (Umbrella) Work Type: Full-time, onsite About the Role We are seeking a skilled C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder to support operations at the MAST-U facility, a leading experimental fusion research environment. This hands-on role involves working across multiple engineering teams, supporting a wide range of control and instrumentation systems. You will split your time between workshop-based panel building and on-plant industrial work, contributing to the construction, testing, fault-finding, and repair of critical systems. Key Responsibilities * Build, assemble, and wire control & instrumentation panels, cubicles, sub-racks, and electronic systems * Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on C&I systems (with and without formal test procedures) * Perform bench testing and...

Mechanical Technician Location: Culham Contract Length: 12 Months Working Pattern: Full-time onsite IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to support shutdown, maintenance and installation activities within a highly regulated engineering environment. The primary focus of the role will be supporting a specialist mechanical assembly team during planned shutdown periods, including preparation and execution activities. In addition, the successful candidate will provide broader mechanical support across plant systems as required. The role involves working on a variety of sophisticated mechanical systems including: * Vacuum systems * Cooling systems * Pressurised systems * Electro-magnetic systems Responsibilities will include installation, maintenance, fault finding, repair and modification of both existing and new systems. As a Mechanical Technician, you will also be expected to...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £50-56/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects * Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies * Supporting procurement strategy, tender...

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site) £55-65/hour Inside IR35 12-Month Contract We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects * Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies * Supporting procurement strategy, tender...

Join Our Client the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's Team as a Commercial Specialist! Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? We are looking for a passionate and skilled Commercial Specialist (MCIPS) to join our client's dynamic team in Culham, Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the police sector! Contract Type: Temporary contract Day Rate: £650 per day(inside IR35) Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid Working The Role: As a Commercial Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring their procurement function aligns with the organization's strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end procurement processes for projects with lifetime budgets exceeding £1 million. Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Government requirements. Providing expert guidance to stakeholders, enabling them to meet their procurement needs promptly and effectively. Mentoring and supporting fellow...

Job Title Office Assistant / Office Porter Summary We’re looking for an Office Porter to support a busy oil and gas operation in Woking. This contract role is ideal for someone who is dependable, physically active, and has strong organisational skills. It’s a great opportunity to play a key part in ensuring smooth office operations. Location and Working Pattern Based in Woking On-site working Contract position In Scope of IR35Client Overview Our client is a respected organisation within the oil and gas sector, delivering large-scale projects with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability. Responsibilities Collect, transport, and deliver packages, documents, and other items safely and efficiently Ensure timely delivery to designated locations within project timelines Keep accurate records of items handled and maintain delivery logs Handle office movement of small equipment and supplies as requested Perform routine checks for safe handling and storage of items Maintain...

Position: Supplier Quality Launch Engineer Location: Woking Salary: Circa £34 per hour DOE Supplier Quality Launch Engineer required for an exciting opportunity with a leading automotive manufacturer based in Woking. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality professional to support the successful launch of high-performance vehicle programmes within a fast-paced, low-volume manufacturing environment. Working as part of a cross-functional programme team, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier readiness, managing quality activities throughout new product introduction (NPI), and supporting prototype, pre-production, and start of production (SOP) builds. You will act as the key liaison between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and programme teams to ensure components meet quality, timing and delivery requirements. Supplier Quality Launch Engineer Position Overview Lead supplier quality activities throughout NPI and vehicle launch...