Total 373 job vacancies in Reading, RG2 7PJ

Fire Alarm Maintenance Engineer
Reading
£42,000

Are you a Fire Alarm Engineer looking for first year earnings over £47k, every other Friday off, additional training and access to varied progression routes?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the World and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious industrial and commercial contracts, they are well known for their excellent packages including additional training, over 50 days of annual leave and high frequency of overtime available.

You will be required to join a dedicated team responsible for installing, testing and maintaining various fire detection and alarm systems within an industrial static site.

The ideal candidate will possess experience working with fire alarm and detection systems as well as their Gold CSCS and 17th or 18th edition.

* £38,000 Base Salary
* £4,000 Site Allowance
* £2,000 Bonus On Completion Of Security Clearance & Training
* Every Other Friday Off
* Monday-Friday 07:45-16:30
* Frequent Optional Overtime (Worth A Minimum Of £2,500)
* 25 Days Paid Holiday (33 including Bank Holidays)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Smart Meter Installers - Various Locations - Permanent

The Role

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Installers to carry out the exchange and installation of smart meters for one of the UK's leading energy suppliers.

• Core hours of work are Monday to Friday 8-4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch
• You will be provided with a company vehicle, uniform, phone, tools, and training
• 29 days holiday allowance, including bank holidays
• Company pension
• OOH rota is required, £200 retainer paid for OOH week plus overtime
• Basic salary £38,000
• £1000 per annum attendance/health and Safety bonus/productivity bonus
• OTE £43,000

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Smart Meter/Dual Fuel Engineer role
• Hold a current CCN1/CMA1 & MET1 qualification
• Have current MOCOPA accreditation or equivalent
• Hold a full, valid and up to date UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• Possess good IT skills - work will be delivered via a handheld terminal (HHT)
• Be willing to complete the necessary training to become compliant with our standards, policies & procedure

To Apply

Please send your CV to the contact details provided and shortlisted candidate will be contacted for an initial telephone interview with one of the HRGO Team, prior to CV submission and an interview with the employer.

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Europcar is looking for Drivers

You've probably heard of Europcar. You probably think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? We are looking for Drivers to deliver and collect our vehicles for our customers. You'll be working in and around the latest vehicles on the road - most of our cars are less than a year old and our vans are less than 18 months old. And you'll be at the frontline of the customer relationship with our brand.

You could be the first person a customer meets from Europcar. Creating a great impression is vital. Having a confident manner is also important because you will prepare the vehicle for the customer and deliver it with a good handover.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Starting on 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Pension
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Main responsibilities:

• Delivery & collection of vehicles
• Preparation of company vehicles
• Identify any fleet maintenance issues
• Deliver world class customer service
• Become part of a successful team

What we are looking for:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Reliable, flexible, positive and professional
• Good team player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the business
• A keen and enthusiastic nature

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Driver within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Woodley, Reading!

Location: Woodley, Reading, RG5 (Just a 5 min drive from the Woodley Town Centre Shopping Precinct)
Pay Rate: £11.70 per hour (+ £50 per Sleep-In Shift)
Position: Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Requirements: Full UK Manual Driver's License (essential)

Are you a friendly, outgoing individual who's passionate about making a difference? We're looking for someone with a great sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and the enthusiasm to help people live life to the fullest! If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

In this active, friendly home, you'll support three fantastic gentlemen, each with their own unique interests and vibrant personalities:

- Gent 1 has Fragile X syndrome and enjoys exploring his hobbies. He's a big comic book fan and loves conventions, cinema trips, and football - he recently created a Tin Man sculpture for Halloween, and it's currently in the running for a prize!

- Gents 2 and 3 are more independent but love social activities. They're sociable, enjoy music, and regularly catch up at the Friday disco. Both attend a day center three times a week and are always up for new experiences, from bike rides to holidays and beyond.

These gentlemen are supported to maintain independence and build connections with their families, who are closely involved in their lives.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in enhancing the lives of these individuals, ensuring they have the opportunity to experience new activities and fulfill their goals. Responsibilities include:

- Empowering Independence: Provide active support to keep the gentlemen engaged, with some 1:1 support for the youngest resident.

- Daily Living Support: Assist with varying levels personal care, meal preparation, and medication as needed.

- Social Engagement: Whether it's helping them get to the day center, cheering them on at the Friday disco, or supporting them in exploring new hobbies, your proactive and social approach will make each day exciting and fulfilling.

- Building Relationships: You'll be a steady presence, working closely with their families and friends to keep them connected to their loved ones.

Shift Patterns:

- Day Shifts: 7am - 3:30pm

- Afternoon Shifts: 3:30pm - 10pm

- Sleep-In Shifts: 10pm - 7am (paid at hourly rate until 9:30am)

- Flexible rotas provided 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Why Choose Dimensions?

- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.

- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.

- Career Development: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.

- Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.

- Values-Driven: Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.

- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed.

- Additional Perks: Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.

- Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.

- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.

- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.

- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Mobile Test & ispection electrician needed

Area: Covering Reading, Guildford & Slough (upto 50 miles)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Tester to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in various commercial and industrial settings. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical systems, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to identify and report on potential hazards and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in commercial and industrial environments.
• Inspect and test electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, switchgear, and control equipment.
• Identify and document defects, non-compliances, and potential safety hazards.
• Provide clear and concise reports detailing the condition of electrical installations, including recommendations for remedial actions.
• Ensure all inspections are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and regulations, including BS 7671 and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients to explain findings, answer questions, and provide technical advice.
• Ensure all inspection tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated as required.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety protocols at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to maintain and enhance technical skills.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical inspection or a related field.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) qualification in Inspection and Testing.
• NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition
• In-depth knowledge of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and other relevant standards and codes.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using electrical testing equipment and software for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence (or equivalent, depending on location).

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary £36000 and OTE £42K minimum as well as benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technology in electrical inspection.

Please call or submit CV to apply.

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Havant, Reading or Perth

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of other benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This role will provide technical leadership and strategic vision to establish a Centre of Excellence capable of achieving delivery of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy.

Able to collaborate at all levels, the Lead Cloud Identity Engineer must also be able to work across a diverse group of stakeholders and manage priorities to maximise the value delivered by the team, partnering with Product Owners to optimise scheduling and turn-around of the teams backlog.

In partnership with the Group Architecture functions, the Lead keeps the overall technical roadmap, architecture runway and foundation design for Identity in compliance with SSE standards and industry best practice. Collectively, the team supports and continually develops the platform to maintain serviceability, availability, and reliability on a secure foundation.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Plan, develop and maintain the organisation's IAM strategy and roadmap, aligning IAM initiatives with business objectives and security requirements.

- Identify, mature and develop enhancements to existing IAM policies, processes and standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

- Provide technology governance, overseeing the selection, implementation, and maintenance of IAM technologies, drive the integration of IAM solutions with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring continuity of existing IAM processes.

- Support health and hygiene deliverables to reduce Operational risk across the core platforms such as Active Directory domains and address critical platform obsolescence.

- Support strategic vision to modernise Identity and Access Management within SSE, delivering enhancement controls and greater governance for Privileged Access Management.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts, technologies or directory services, spanning the adoption and use of solutions such as Microsoft EntraID, Okta or Ping.

- Hands-on experience with prominent cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including implementation of authentication, authorisation and security controls.

- Practical experience and familiarity with identity governance and administration (IGA) concepts.

- Knowledge of privileged access management (PAM) sufficient to facilitate and monitor the success of PAM requirements, projects and vendor selection.

- Security Expertise, covering a deep understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. This includes knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security groups or PAM.

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

This is a holiday cover for 3 weeks helping, covering a busy reception, working for a lovely client based in Reading town centre.

Receptionist Duties
Greeting Visitors: Welcome guests and clients warmly, ensuring a positive first impression
Answering Phones: Managing incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate departments or taking messages as needed.
Scheduling Appointments: Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events for staff and clients.
Managing Correspondence: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and packages efficiently.
Maintaining Records: Keep accurate records of visitors, appointments, and other relevant information.
Office Supplies Management: Monitor and order office supplies to ensure the reception area is well-stocked
Providing Information: Assist visitors with enquiries

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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We are looking a groundworker in the Reading area. This is an ongoing role, starting ASAP. For a successful application candidates must have:

• A valid CSCS/NPORS/CPCS card
• A valid passport/RTW proof
• Strong background and experience in groundworks
• Punctual, reliable and engage in working as a team

The role will include:

• 8-9 hours per day
• £18/21 per hour

Control Panel Engineer
Reading
£44,000

Are you an Electrician with experience working with metal containment looking for develop your knowledge and skill set installing and various control panels whilst receiving first year earnings over £40,000 and working a 9-day fortnight?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the World and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious industrial and commercial contracts, they are well known for their excellent packages including additional training, over 50 days of annual leave and high frequency of overtime available.

If you have experience working with mental containment, possess your 17th or 18th edition as well as your level 3 electrical install qualification we are interested in hearing from yourself! We are developing a team of electricians looking to develop their knowledge and ability to install and maintain fire alarm and detection systems within a large industrial site local to Reading

* £38,000 Base Salary
* £4,000 Site Allowance
* £2,000 Bonus On Completion Of Security Clearance
* Monday-Friday 07:45-16:30
* Frequent Optional Overtime
* Every Other Friday Off
* 25 Days Paid Holiday (33 including Bank Holidays)
* Unique Benefits Package: Healthcare, Discounts and Gym Memberships

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.