3117 jobs found in Reading

We are looking for an experienced Dryliner for a commercial project in the Reading area. Job details: * 6 weeks’ work * Commercial project * Monday to Friday * 7:00am – 3:00pm * On-site parking available * Must have a valid CSCS card * Must have all own tools * Must have previous drylining experience Immediate start available. Please message with your name, availability and experience if interested (phone number removed)

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading area, Berkshire Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Rotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support The Opportunity: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs ✔ Preventive maintenance ✔ Quick turnaround...

Production Team LeaderLocation: Reading Pay Rate: £15.80 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Friday Job Type: Contract Production Team Leader - ReadingWe are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing team in Reading on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving quality, efficiency, and team performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise a team of production operatives to ensure daily production targets are achieved. Monitor workflow and production schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime. Ensure all products are manufactured to the required quality standards. Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures. Provide training, guidance, and support to team members.Requirements Previous experience in a Production Team Leader, Supervisor, or...

Snr. Category Manager - UK Government Contract (Outside IR35) (Apply online only)/day - Outside IR35 Hybrid Reading 9 months *Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Experience with physical security in a highly regulated environment (ideally defence) - experience with procuring this particular category - CCTV, detection, security systems Public Sector Procurement experience (ideally PA 2023, PCR 2015 will work) Experience with setting up category strategies, sourcing strategies, tender documentation and route to market Knowledge/Experience with National Protective Security Authority | NPSA ideally Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the...

Roofers / Carpenters - Reading, Berkshire We are currently looking for two experienced Roofers / Carpenters to start on a project in Reading, Berkshire, on Monday 17th August. The work will mainly involve timber joisting alongside other general roofing and carpentry duties as required. Skill saws and other equipment will be provided on site; however, candidates must bring their own nail bag and hand tools. Job details: Location: Reading, Berkshire Start date: Monday 17th August Rate: Negotiable, depending on experience Timber joisting and general roofing/carpentry duties Relevant experience essential Own nail bag and hand tools required Full PPE required Two positions availableTo apply, please contact Ryan on (phone number removed). WhatsApp is available

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading  (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC  Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Need someone with real ‘doing’ experience. Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders....

Static Equipment Discipline Lead Location: Reading, UK Salary Range: £84,200 - £114,000 If you're a static equipment specialist who thrives in early-stage problem-solving and sets technical direction that others can confidently build on, this is a fantastic opportunity with a hiring client in Reading. You'll help shape standards, guide design and analysis, and ensure critical mechanical assets are optimised for safety, compliance and cost effectiveness. What you'll be doing: * Demonstrating breadth across the mechanical (static equipment) discipline, from pressure vessels and towers/reactors to heat exchangers and cryogenic cold boxes * Providing technical oversight and guidance to contractor-led design, analysis, and maintenance of static equipment * Owning and developing static equipment standards for the project, optimising design concepts and equipment selection during pre-FEED and FEED * Identifying critical deliverables and calculations, prioritising reviews to...

Piping & Pipelines Discipline Lead Location: Reading Salary: £84,200 - £114,000 If you enjoy setting the standard, guiding design teams, and ensuring piping systems are safe, cost-effective and buildable, this is a fantastic leadership opportunity with our client in Reading. You'll bring depth in piping and pipelines-plus the credibility to influence decisions early and keep quality front and centre. What you'll be doing: * Lead piping and pipeline design oversight across engineering, quality and fabrication-covering large-bore and high-alloy process and utility piping, pipelines, storage vessels and tanks * Own and develop project piping and pipeline standards, optimising design concepts and driving practical specifications (pipe classes and piping specifications) * Identify critical deliverables and calculations, prioritising reviews to confirm compliance with regulatory, industry and project standards-while protecting cost effectiveness * Provide technical guidance...

SEMH Teaching Assistant Location: Reading, Berkshire Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) School in Reading. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who require additional support to manage their emotions, engage in learning, and develop the skills needed for future success. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students build confidence, improve behaviour, and achieve positive educational outcomes within a supportive and nurturing environment. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs both in and outside of the classroom. Build...

We are currently seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for our commercial relocation client based in Reading. This is a temporary ongoing position, offering the opportunity to join a thriving and dynamic team. As this role involves the movement of office furniture and other physical tasks, it is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being active and is physically fit. There are day shifts available over all days of the week. Ad Hoc Temporsry work. Pay Rates : Standard: £17 per hour + holiday allowance OT, Saturdays and Sundays – £20.00 per hour 8h guaranteed Key Responsibilities: * Conducting daily vehicle check * Adhering to health and safety regulations * Safely carrying out all driving and manual handling duties * Using all equipment according to safe working practices * Loading and unloading office furniture * Assisting and working collaboratively with a team of porter Requirements: * Valid HGV Class 2 licence and full CPC * Digital tachograph card * Strong...

Location: Reading Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, Pincents Ln, Theale, Reading RG31 7SD Pay: £12.71 per hour  Hours & Schedule Shifts: 12:00/1PM to 9:30/10PM 8–8.5 hours per day 5 out of 7 days, primarily weekends with 2 weekdays off 30-minute unpaid break (may be 2 x 30 mins for longer shifts) Job Overview We’re seeking a reliable and physically fit individual to join our team at a busy retail site in Southampton. This full-time role involves trolley collection and customer assistance, with potential for temp-to-perm (not guaranteed). Responsibilities Electric tug trolley collection (training provided; may take a few weeks) Manual trolley retrieval from multi-storey car park Yellow bag collection from tills for reuse Customer assistance, including helping load items into vehicles  Candidate Requirements Must be 18+ years old Must hold a valid driving license Physically fit and comfortable with indoor/outdoor work Strong customer service skills Highly reliable –...

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day   ❓ Are you passionate about understanding and supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing? Do you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist?   🏫 About the School A small, specialist school in Reading are seeking a motivated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Educational Psychologist to join their dedicated SEMH team. The school supports students aged with social, emotional and mental health needs and associated challenging behaviours. Many students may be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion, so building positive relationships and demonstrating the value of education is central to the role. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates to gain practical experience in restorative, trauma-informed...

Location: Reading 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00 (term-time only) 💼 Contract: Full-time, long-term 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day 🌟 About the Role Are you a caring and motivated graduate with a passion for helping children communicate and connect with the world around them? A warm, inclusive special school in Reading is seeking a Graduate Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to join their supportive team. The school caters for pupils aged 2–19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties (SLD/CLD), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You’ll work closely with qualified Speech and Language Therapists, teachers, and pastoral staff to deliver interventions that develop pupils’ communication, social, and emotional skills, empowering them to find their voice and thrive. 🧠 Key Responsibilities 💬 Deliver 1:1 and small-group speech and language interventions tailored to pupil needs 🤝 Support teachers...

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115 per day   ❓ Do you want to make a real difference for young people who are disengaged from learning and are at risk of exclusion?   🏫 About the School A welcoming and inclusive specialist secondary school near Reading is seeking a caring and resilient Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated learning support team. The school is committed to supporting young people with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Many pupils face significant SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), so may also be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion. Relationship-building and consistency are key parts of the role.   🎯 Your Role As Pastoral and Learning Support...

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £88–£115   ❓ Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to reach their full potential? 🏫 About the School  A friendly and inclusive specialist school near Reading is seeking a caring and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is proud of its nurturing ethos and commitment to ensuring every child can succeed. They provide a positive, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. You will be working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. 🎯 Your Role As an Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will: 🤝 Provide 1:1 or small-group...

Locum General Practitioner (GP) – Ad Hoc Sessions Clinical System: EMIS Web Session Type: Face-to-Face Consultations, Telephone Consultations & Self-Generated Administration Available Sessions * Monday 17th August – 2 GP requirements: * 1 GP for a full day * 1 GP for a half day (AM or PM) * Tuesday 18th August – 1 GP for a full day * Friday 21st August – 1 GP for a half day (AM or PM) Session Times * AM Clinic: 09:00 – 13:00 * PM Clinic: 14:00 – 18:00 * Flexible working hours may be considered Role Overview We are seeking experienced Locum GPs to provide clinical cover across a range of full-day and half-day sessions. This role offers a manageable workload and flexibility within a supportive primary care setting. Workload * 15 patient appointments per session * Self-generated administration only * Face-to-face and telephone consultations Additional Information * EMIS Web clinical system * Flexible session times *...

My Client is urgently looking for a skilled, reliable, and motivated Electrician to join their growing team on a long-term basis. If you take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and want to be part of a friendly, professional company, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role You'll be working on a variety of domestic and commercial electrical projects, including: Full house refurbishments High-end residential installations Consumer unit upgrades Lighting and power installations Testing and inspection Fault finding and repairs What We're Looking For Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Full UK Driving Licence Strong communication skills A professional attitude with pride in delivering quality workmanship Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred: ECS/JIB Gold Card Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent) If you feel you have the skills and experience...

Location: Reading 💼 Contract: Full-time, term-time only 🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Pay: £90–£115 per day ❓ Are you a Psychology, Criminology, or related graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting young people with SEN / SEMH needs? Do you have a genuine interest in mental health, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice, and are considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or pastoral/therapeutic support roles? 🏫 About the School A welcoming specialist provision in Reading is seeking a motivated Graduate Intervention & Pastoral Assistant to join their dedicated SEMH team. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom may have experienced trauma, display challenging behaviours, or are at risk of exclusion. Building trust, consistency, and positive relationships is central to the role. This is an excellent stepping stone...

Multi-Skilled Operatives - Reactive Social Housing Repairs (Reading / Basingstoke / Thatcham) Our client is currently looking for 2 experienced Multi-Skilled Operatives to join a busy reactive maintenance contract covering social housing properties across Reading, Basingstoke, and Thatcham. This is ongoing work with a well established contractor working on the Home Group contract. Key duties: Reactive maintenance and day-to-day repairs Door adjustments and general carpentry works Flooring repairs and renewals Basic plumbing, patch repairs, and general maintenance Working across occupied social housing properties Completing jobs to a high standard while providing excellent tenant care Requirements: Proven experience in reactive maintenance or social housing repairs Multi-trade background preferred Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively Own tools and transport preferred CSCS card preferred Immediate starts available for the right candidates

Multi Trade Plumber - Slough & Berkshire Location: SL & RG postcode areas Job Type: Temp to Perm, Full Time Hours: 39 hours, Monday-Friday + on-call rota Rate: £25.00 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Multi Trade Plumber to join their Responsive Repairs team, working across social housing properties in the SL & RG areas. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term work. A company van, fuel card, tools, uniform and PPE are provided once permanent. The Role Responsive domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance Repairing leaks, blockages and faulty plumbing Installing and replacing toilets, basins, baths, showers and taps Kitchen sink and associated plumbing repairs Copper, Speedfit and waste pipework Hot and cold-water system repairs General multi-trade works including basic carpentry, tiling, patch plastering and decorating Requirements NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing or equivalent Previous responsive repairs experience Social housing...