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Are you a skilled assistant or project manager eager for a rewarding opportunity? Join us at Thames Water's Thames Valley office and become vital to our Waste Networks team! You'll have the chance to shape innovative, cost-effective solutions that benefit local communities while overseeing the successful execution of projects.

At Thames Water, we are dedicated to excellence in wastewater management, and we need your expertise to enhance our sewage networks in the home county. Your contributions will ensure outstanding service delivery and positively impact the lives of many. Don't miss the chance to make a difference.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager

- Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers.
- Accountability for project delivery and meeting time, cost and quality outputs.
- Develop and deliver an optimized project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets.
- Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement lead to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business.
- Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water’s reputation with external customers and stakeholders.
- Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the subsequent early contractor involvement phase of the project
- Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes.

Hybrid—Clearwater Court, Reading: You will be expected to be present at the office and sites twice a week.

This role is 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

Candidate must have access to a car and hold a driving licence.

What you should bring to the role

- Be educated to HNC /degree level with further or outstanding role-specific experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity.
- Managing, leading, and developing people in a culture of accountability and achievement.
- Have a contractual awareness of Project Management work.
- Have a proven track record of managing the performance of third-party organisations.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £46,000 to £60,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear—to deliver life’s essential services so our customers, communities, and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our company.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving? Join our team to support the creation of the 'Intelligent Client' driving our AMP7 ambitions and beyond. Your role will involve leading complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent design codes.

As a critical team member, you will conduct root cause analysis investigations, provide technical input into project briefs, and oversee the development of new technologies for research projects. Additionally, you will be crucial in establishing a 'Centre of Excellence' for engineering and nurturing a sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts.

Join us in shaping Thames Water's future of engineering. Your expertise and leadership will ensure our success in AMP8 and beyond.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Engineer

- Complete the design of complex engineering processes in the water and wastewater industry.
- Support multidisciplinary teams in developing solutions to engineering challenges for operational plants to ensure adherence to stringent design codes.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for mechanically biased projects.
- Undertake equipment failure root cause analysis investigations to establish failure methods and reduce the impact and future occurrence.
- Provide technical input into project definition briefs.
- Provide mechanical input into asset surveys, plant condition assessments, feasibility studies, optioneering, whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.
- Provide technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery, including handover.
- Ensure we are compliant with engineering-based regulatory requirements in their area.
- Support testing and development of new technologies for implementation in research projects
- Provide the technical sign-off (accountability) and assurance that the project needs will be fulfilled during technical delivery, including handover and commissioning.
- Develop new tools (software, programs, Apps, etc.) to enhance the Engineering team's capabilities.
- Support the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering.
- Support establishing a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that leads Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week and as the business requires.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

It is helpful to have a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for this role.

What you should bring to the role

- Be a recognised senior engineer (Chartered or close to achieving Chartered Status) in Mechanical Engineering with considerable experience in the water industry or a closely related equivalent sector.
- Be degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
- Have design engineer knowledge of a detailed design level.
- Provide background on supporting quantity surveyors/cost estimating teams in the scope development for cost modelling and budgetary proposals.
- Knowledgeable in pumps/pipe systems, sludge, gas/CHP systems, or water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
- Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £48,080 to £72,120 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are recruiting 1 full time HGV Class 1 Driver - C + E.

£13.12 per hour PLUS £250.00 monthly loyalty bonus paid last week of every month.

Overtime paid after 8 hours, paid at a rate of "Time and half", driving company own vehicles collecting and delivering IBC containers nationwide.

One or two nights out per week doing longer distance deliveries, night out allowance and weekly bonus also paid.

Full Time 8am - 5.00pm Mon - Friday. Regular overtime available for starting early and late finish plus optional Saturday mornings.

Based in Gorton, East Manchester, M18 8DB.
Call 0161 231 2875 for immediate start.

Immediate start available, call 01612312875

Working as a Commercial Gas Engineer covering the Reading to Swindon, Oxford to Southampton region, for this well renowned name in the Commercial heating sector, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to each client and clients site you attend. You will be working across a variety of sites and heating systems, including various plant rooms, school, hospitals, offices, manufacturing sites and much more. You will have good fault finding skills and the ability to diagnose and repair commercial heating systems and associated plant.

Job Description
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on Commercial and some domestic heating systems in commercial applications.
Fault diagnosis of commercial plant and systems.
Working within various premises including schools, hospitals, care homes and other premises.
Working across renewable heating systems, plant and components.
Providing reactive call out response when on call out.

Experience & Skills Required
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Commercial Gas ACS: COCN1 or CODNCO1 and CIGA1, CDGA1, CORT1
Domestic ACS too would be ideal: CCN1, CEN1, CKR1, HTR1, WAT1
Experience in Servicing and repair across Commercial Heating systems, plant rooms.
Experience across Renewable systems including Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and Biomass would be advantageous but not essential.
Air conditioning & Safe Handling would also be a bonus but not essential.



What's on Offer
The company is a well renowned Heating & Renewables manufacturer, and you will be joining a friendly, professional, driven company that prides itself on its customer service. Upskilling and further training into new emerging Renewable technology including Heat Pumps will be provided. This is in additions to a basic salary with good benefits are on offer, whilst working for an organisation that values its employees and provides them with continued training across all of their latest products.

Salary :- £42,000 Basic Salary + Estate Car, Pension, 33 Days Holiday
Location :- Newbury: Swindon to Reading, Oxford to Southampton Corridor
Company:- The organisation is an established manufacturer working across the commercial heating sector.

Diversity & Inclusion
Kingsley Consulting operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.

Working as a Commercial Gas Engineer covering the Reading to Swindon, Oxford to Southampton region, for this well renowned name in the Commercial heating sector, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to each client and clients site you attend. You will be working across a variety of sites and heating systems, including various plant rooms, school, hospitals, offices, manufacturing sites and much more. You will have good fault finding skills and the ability to diagnose and repair commercial heating systems and associated plant.

Job Description
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on Commercial and some domestic heating systems in commercial applications.
Fault diagnosis of commercial plant and systems.
Working within various premises including schools, hospitals, care homes and other premises.
Working across renewable heating systems, plant and components.
Providing reactive call out response when on call out.

Experience & Skills Required
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Commercial Gas ACS: COCN1 or CODNCO1 and CIGA1, CDGA1, CORT1
Domestic ACS too would be ideal: CCN1, CEN1, CKR1, HTR1, WAT1
Experience in Servicing and repair across Commercial Heating systems, plant rooms.
Experience across Renewable systems including Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and Biomass would be advantageous but not essential.
Air conditioning & Safe Handling would also be a bonus but not essential.



What's on Offer
The company is a well renowned Heating & Renewables manufacturer, and you will be joining a friendly, professional, driven company that prides itself on its customer service. Upskilling and further training into new emerging Renewable technology including Heat Pumps will be provided. This is in additions to a basic salary with good benefits are on offer, whilst working for an organisation that values its employees and provides them with continued training across all of their latest products.

Salary :- £42,000 Basic Salary + Estate Car, Pension, 33 Days Holiday
Location :- Newbury: Swindon to Reading, Oxford to Southampton Corridor
Company:- The organisation is an established manufacturer working across the commercial heating sector.

Diversity & Inclusion
Kingsley Consulting operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.

Required: As soon as possible/Flexible - Permanent, full time




Do you want the opportunity to be a part of a great team who want to make a difference to the lives of the children at Ranikhet Primary Academy and all REAch2 schools in Reading?



Are you passionate that all children deserve the very best learning opportunities, regardless of their background or barrier?


Are you someone others look to for support, guidance or inspiration?


Maybe you are an established leader looking for a new challenge or have some leadership experience but want to develop this further?


If so, we would love to hear from you!


At Ranikhet Academy, we are looking for a Lead Practitioner to be part of the Senior Leadership Team to lead on whole-school teaching and learning. First and foremost, you need to be an excellent classroom practitioner who is a role model for others.

Secondly, some leadership experience or ambition is necessary - either you are an exceptional leader already or you are an aspiring leader at the beginning of your leadership journey. Please see the person specification for more details.



Ranikhet is exciting and vibrant place. Our school is nearing the end of a multi-million-pound refurbishment project and we are building a team of excellent people to take us to the next level.

We need a Lead Practitioner who is innovative, creative, think outside the box, pay attention to detail, have sky high expectations of themselves and others. The ideal candidate will be kind, compassionate, driven, relentless, reflective and above all…fearless!



As a Lead Practitioner, you will have a pivotal role in shaping the teaching and learning across the academy. You will have oversight and accountability for the effectiveness and impact of teaching and learning strategies, leading to accelerated progress and great outcomes for pupils.



This is a very hands-on role that we are putting in place to accelerate our pace of progress to further improve teaching and learning, and as such, the appointed candidate will be expected to be flexible, and someone who is up for a challenge, getting stuck into all aspects of academy life!



Next academic year the role will include work across our cluster of REAch2 academies in Reading and will involve leading initiatives and improving practice at Civitas, Green Park Village and The Palmer academies too. Collaboration is key to our success and this role provides the successful candidate with the chance to lead at scale - an opportunity that will be exciting and rewarding in equal measures!



About The Role

The role of a Lead Practitioner is central to the success of Ranikhet Academy and all its pupils. It is a role which has a wide influence, which permeates through all aspects of the academy and its approach to teaching and learning.



You will be an inspirational role model and will be supported by, and work in partnership with, Trust experts to ensure you have access to the latest, research informed CPD to support innovative teaching and learning initiatives. We will provide you with bespoke mentoring and coaching to allow you to achieve your short-term and long-term career goals. As the largest primary only Trust in the UK, the opportunities this role presents are limitless!



What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching and learning. We want someone who can live and breathe great teaching, who is a role model to others and someone who can work alongside members of staff with all ranges of experience.

We are looking for a candidate with a wide range of experience in teaching across the curriculum, teaching children with various needs and is a skilled practitioner who can model excellent, inclusive practice to others. We’re looking for someone who is a team player, who can work alongside the energetic and skilled senior leadership team and be both strategic and operational when required.



We are looking for someone who has:

The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
Excellenti nter-personal skills.
A proven track record of excellent teaching.
Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.
Exceptional organisational skills.
Creativity and a thirst for researchto drive all aspects of teaching and learning.




Why work with us

There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including:

- Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally.
 - Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development
- A  support package for staff wellbeing


If this sounds like the project for you then let’s have a chat on the phone or Teams so you can find out more. Please contact the Deputy Director of Education for Reading, Tom Twort on 07464 717 912 or via email: tom.twort@reach2.org or visit: https://www.ranikhetacademy.co.uk



Or Apply via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142072/EDV-2024-RA-35361


Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The must haves for this role: Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification OR Post graduate qualification in CBT and BABCP accreditation Experience treating PTSD using NICE-recommended therapy modalities (TF-CBT) Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and ideally experience of working with the perinatal population. Understanding of the specific needs of clients who have experienced a birth trauma and the impact this can have on postnatal mental health. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Dr Rosalind Brock, Principal Psychologist rosalind.brock@berkshire,nhs.uk who will be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description : Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received. Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system over the full 24hrs, Provide support and assistance to registered staff. All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment ,To assist in the maintenance of home cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times , To assist the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements. Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals ,To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required , To escort stable patients to and from all home to departments within the hospital

We're excited to offer a full-time role for a passionate and motivated Clinical/Counselling Psychologist OR CBR Therapist to join Berkshire Healthcare Birth in Mind.

As part of Maternal Mental Health Services, Birth in Mind is a specialist service providing assessment and treatment for adults with severe Fear of Birth (medically referred to as tokophobia) and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to their birth experience (including miscarriage, still birth and neonatal loss). You'll be joining a warm, dynamic team of psychologists and psychological therapists who are deeply committed to providing the best possible care.

Our service offers generous time for CPD, giving you the chance to expand your expertise in Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. We highly value clinician self-care, providing strong support systems including peer supervision, regular one-on-one supervision, and specialist supervision in Compassion-Focused Therapy and EMDR.

You'll be based at Erlegh House, located on the vibrant University of Reading campus, complete with plenty of parking, nearby green spaces, and local shops.

We also offer a flexible, hybrid working model that includes both face-to-face sessions and online working, either from our well-equipped clinic space or from home when suitable.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a welcoming and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
• As a valued member of our team, you willwork across both pathways toprovide specialist assessments,formulationsand evidence-based interventions, working both with individuals and groups.

• You will be supported to develop clinical skills andexpertisein other therapy modalitiessuch asEMDR.

• You will have the opportunity to be involved in service improvement projects such as service user feedback forums and designing our specialist resources. We have a strong belief in evidence -based practice and practice-based evidence, so you may also be able to undertake or supervise research,auditand service evaluation.

• As part of your on-goingdevelopmentyou may be able to supervise trainees and assistant psychologists, as appropriate. There may also be opportunities to be involved in consultation, liaison and training to multidisciplinary mental health staff, perinatal mental health services, third-sector agencies and other, non-professional carers.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:
• Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification OR Post graduate qualification in CBT and BABCP accreditation
• Experience treating PTSD using NICE-recommended therapy modalities (TF-CBT)
• Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and ideally experience of working with the perinatal population.
• Understanding of the specific needs of clients who have experienced a birth trauma and the impact this can have on postnatal mental health.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Dr Rosalind Brock, Principal Psychologist rosalind.brock@berkshire,nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician vacancy

Location: Reading area

Salary: £31,860 basic Rising to £34,000 OTE £42,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35-hour contract.
Ref: OC17575

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across the Reading so we will tailor the area to you based on your location.

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician role :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Job Advert

Job Role:

Cleaning Operative



Location: Reading Police Station (RG1 7TH)

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Contracted: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07.00 – 2.30

Salary: £12 per hour



Department:

Facilities Management



Welcome to Sasse Facilities Management, a family run business that thrives on the potential of all our people and the success of
our teamwork. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Cleaning Operative for TVP at Reading Police Station, and we are looking
to hear from candidates who are positive, have a can-do attitude and have ambition to grow. Sasse is a company that prides itself
on being at the forefront of technology and recognising the value of people in our organisation. We value our customers and
believe that customers and people should be the focus of everything that we do. If that sounds like you, and you want to be part
of a fantastic team with uncapped opportunity, we would love to hear from you.



What you can expect from us:

Modern offices with social spaces that encourage collaboration with colleagues and ensure everyone is welcome. We meet for a
social lunch at our office every month and the doors are open to all our colleagues. You’ll also have the option, through our
salary sacrifice scheme, to enrol in the cycle to work & electric car scheme. Our reward gateway platform offers you access to
huge discounts in store and online with your favourite brands. Recognising our people and preparing the business for the future
is important for us and offer the opportunity for further education & leadership programs. We are an equal opportunities employer
and welcome applicants from all backgrounds & experience.



The Role:

Our Cleaning Operatives are responsible for the delivery our services on customer sites in a timely, efficient, and courteous
manner. Acting as ambassadors for our business, excellent customer service skills are required. The correct candidate will be
responsible for using the Sasse Service app as instructed and adhering to company policy in terms of its usage, including for Time
and Attendance, Auditing and Reporting purposes.



Essential Requirements:

Ability to work to strict timelines whilst adhere to health and safety protocols and instructions. Work independently according to
specification. 

Must be willing to have the company obtain a Police Level 2 vetting and security clearance certificate / security disclosure,
which will be paid for by the company.

7.5 Tonne Driver

Vanta Staffing Reading are recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver to work for our client based in the Reading area. This will involve multi drop delivery work, you will be working in a team of two, delivering large items such as flat pack, sofas, fridge freezer etc. This will be a perfect role for drivers who want consistent work with a prestigious company.

Requirements of a 7.5 Tonne Driver:

• Cat C1 - Experience is ideal, but not essential
• A valid CPC and Tacho card(s)
• Be able to complete multi drop of large items in a team of two (Manual Handling will be involved)
• Will need to complete an assessment
• No more than 6 points (No DR or IN)

Details:

• Salary: £14.59ph / £ 15.04ph
• Working hours: 4 shifts a week out of 7 - Start times - 06.00am or 10.30am start
• Location: Reading
• Duration: Temp to Perm

Role of a 7.5 Tonne Driver:

• Complete multi drop deliveries in the South East area
• Complete vehicle checks and paperwork correctly
• Being flexible and able to complete runs safely
• You may be required to do London driving

If you are interested in the role, please don't hesitate to apply

Compliance Assurance Manager - Facilities Management - Reading (some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area) - £45,000 DOE plus excellent benefits - 6-month FTC

This company, a National player in the FM world, require a Compliance Assurance Manager to be based at their prestigious client site in Reading with some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area. An outstanding opportunity to become part of truly first-rate facility and play an integral role in ensuring Compliance activity is maintained and meets all required obligations and standards.

Contract Length: 6-month FTC

Salary: £45,000 DOE plus excellent benefits

Benefits to include 25 days Holiday plus BH, plus flex benefits scheme.

Location: Reading (some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area)

Hours of Work: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support compliance activity to ensure It Is completed and documented in accordance with contractual obligations.
• The primary activity will be an audit of all compliance records and activity for the account (self-delivered and outsourced activities) to establish compliance status for the duration of the contract.
• Once status Is determined, a gap analysis and action plan Is to be developed to address any gaps identified.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and identify innovation where possible to streamline
• compliance activities.
• Promote and drive a strong safety culture across the account in accordance with values and Be There for Life framework.

The successful candidate:

• A strong technical background and demonstrable experience in compliance within the Facilities Management/Building Services Industry.
• Experience in compliance auditing, contract mobilisation and demobilisation advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of compliance systems, auditing and statutory legislation required.
• Able to manage internal customer relationships with Excellent negotiations skills
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and develop others
• Experience in delivering and developing sustainable compliance objectives
• Commercial awareness with strong presentation, influencing and analytical skills
• Valid full driving licence

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Landscape Gardner
Location: Covering Swindon & Berkshire
Salary: £25,000 - £26,300 per year (negotiable)
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:30pm

About:
One of our clients provides in-house repairs and maintenance services across a wide portfolio of properties. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, they are committed to achieving outstanding results for their customers, built on their core values of transparency, strong partnerships, and first-class customer service.

The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Landscape Technician to join their Estate Services team based in Swindon. You'll play a vital role in the Grounds Maintenance team, overseeing daily tasks across various sites in Wiltshire and Berkshire. You will be responsible for maintaining estates to a high standard, completing ground maintenance activities, and leading a small team to ensure tasks are carried out safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the team in maintaining clean and well-kept estates, ensuring all grounds maintenance tasks are completed on time.
Safely use and maintain gardening equipment and materials in line with risk assessments and manufacturer guidelines.
Carry out spraying tasks according to supplier guidelines, ensuring relevant records are kept to comply with health and safety and legal requirements.
Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good condition and fit for purpose.
Respond positively to service breakdowns and customer complaints to ensure customer expectations are met.

Skills and Experience:

• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent) is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Horticulture or a similar discipline is desirable.
• Proven experience in a similar role, including the operation of gardening machinery.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is required, as the role involves driving a company vehicle.

Mitie Landscapes has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Supervisor to join our team at the UK's market leading FM company. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be supervising the grounds maintenance team and providing instrumental support, as well as overseeing all winter maintenance operations.

Main duties and responsibilities for this role include supervising a team of grounds maintenances operatives to the highest level, effectively planning work to ensure efficient use of labour, materials and equipment. You will oversee the maintenance team and ensure you lead by example to implement a positive health and safety culture.

As a Contracts Supervisor, you will have prior experience in grounds maintenance or something similar, in addition to supervisory experience that qualifies you to manage a team of mobile and static workers. A passion for the outdoors is a must. The successful candidate will also possess a full driving license and PAI & PA6 spraying license, as well as a good understanding of smartphone technology and the ability to work in an agile and flexible environment.

Due to the nature of this role, health and safety responsibilities must also always be adhered to. This includes following company policies and procedures, reporting any apparent deficiencies in systems or equipment, and using all work equipment and personal PPE properly in accordance with training received.