297 jobs found in Reading

Multi Trades Recruitment are looking for an experienced field based Area Installation Manager for a nationwide kitchen installation company. ***Interviews will be held around early October*** About The Role Working alongside sub contractors & in house team, you will over see the installation of kitchens onto new build construction sites across the Reading & sourrounding area - at a rate of around 28 plots per week. About You Experienced in a similar role Experienced in working with sub-contractors / trades people. Ideal candidate will hold a CSCS card however this is not essential as the company can provide this. Experienced in procuring staff / fitting teams Experienced in working on construction sites Full UK Driving Licence [No more than 6 points acceptable] Benefits Company Car, Windows Tablet & Phone Quarterly Bonus Daily Lunch allowance ££££ Competitive Salary As home working is part of the role, the ideal candidate will have a home office - contributions to home internet & phone bills paid by the employer. If you feel this position is for you, and you're available for an interview around early October, please apply with an up to date CV for a call back.

TRAINEE ELECTRICIAN, PLUMBER OR GAS ENGINEER Electricians, Plumbers and Gas Engineers are in constant high demand Due to the vital role Trades people play in buildings and new constructions the government has set a goal to boost the house building industry for the next 10 years. So this is the best time to start on the road to achieve a qualification as an Electrician, Plumber & Gas engineer for a rewarding and profitable career. Exciting & Active Career: Rather than being stuck behind a desk all day, Qualified trades people get to work in different environments and work with their hands and actively solve problems. Why Choose our client? They are one of the largest training portals for the Building and Construction Industry having helped to train over 125,000 people Their certified training providers help you to gain nationally recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ and ACS, to help you to become a Plumber, Electrician or Gas Engineer. • Train in state-of-the-art training centres • All the tutors are experienced, professional and friendly Successful completion will lead you to become a fully qualified Domestic Gas Engineer, Plumber or Electrician, you do not need any prior knowledge just a willingness to learn. * Must be 19 or over They offer easy payment options to help you spread the cost of the course and to start your course straight away from as little as £20 per week. Follow us on In respect to the above role(s), Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd operates as an Employment Agency TRAINEE ELECTRICIAN, PLUMBER OR GAS ENGINEER

The role will require a Level 2 Security Clearance which can take 6-12 weeks to come throuh prior to a start - please contact for further information. Site Manager - Permanent - Main Contractor £37,000 - £45,000 + Car/allowance + Benefits Reading This is an opportunity for a Site Manager for an established and busy regional main contractor who pride themselves in delivering quality refurbishment and new build projects, including D&B - typically between £500k and £4Million in value. Projects are Residential, Commercial, Care Homes and Education projects. The first project is a £2Million 2 year framework involving internal refurbishment to office and accommodation including services. The role - Site Manager You will be an experienced Site Manager who can support continued business growth in the region. You will be reporting to a Contracts Manager and will be responsible for managing and controlling the day to day site activities to meet programmes in accordance with the company policies and procedures on construction and refurbishment projects. The Person To qualify for this position you must have experience working on a range of internal refurbishment projects in excess of £1 Million in value and have a proven track record for delivery ideally within both Commercial and Residential sectors. You would have already worked for a regional main contractor. You will also have a sound knowledge of Health & Safety on site and have good technical and commercial awareness, and be commutable to both reeading with occasional Bristol office visits. The role will require a Level 2 Security Clearance which can take 6-12 weeks to come throuh prior to a start - please contact for further information. If you are interested in this exciting position please click the link below or contact Jamie Risdale at Thorn Baker. Additionally if you would like to have an informal discussion about other opportunities please do not hesitate to call me on All applications will be dealt with the strictest confidence and we have a non-discrimination policy

Planner Reading Salary: Dependent on experience Job Ref: SP4657 My clients established and busy Planning team has an exciting opportunity for a talented, dynamic and ambitious Planner to join their team to work on a broad range of planning projects, including a wide range of residential, mixed use, retail, strategic land and commercial proposals, of various types and scales, including exciting regeneration and place making opportunities. Our clients include house builders, land owner clients, Universities and land promotion companies. The successful candidate should have excellent communications skills, Planning experience and technical knowledge and a willingness to learn. In return, they will join a supportive team environment with exciting career opportunities, have client exposure, enjoy outstanding professional development and gain exposure to an innovative and exciting multi-disciplinary environment. The successful candidate will be expected to help with planning and delivering projects and assisting with further raising our profile across the Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire regions to build on the teams' success to date. Key responsibilities of the role include: Working as part of a team on large scale residential, mixed use and commercial developments Assisting with Co-ordination of multi-disciplinary project teams and project management Conducting research and site appraisals on projects for our client base Assisting with major applications (Outline, Full, Sub Framework Plan and Reserved Matters) including; attending meetings, preparation of meeting minutes, deliverable trackers, programmes, drafting planning statements, public consultation and responses to consultees Preparation, submission and negotiation of small / medium sized planning applications Drafting policy representations Developing client relationships It is essential that candidates: Have strong planning experience Are MRTPI qualified or working towards it Have experience of working on residential, mixed use and commercial developments Are committed and have an eye for detail Have strong communication skills, both written and oral Have strong organisational skills to assist effective project management Have an ability to use their own initiative Have a strong team capability

Architectural Technician A rare and exciting opportunity to join a well-established and rapidly expanding company that design and build unique and beautiful structures for the holiday, agricultural and educational industries as well as for private clients. Their product range includes holiday homes, classrooms, residential homes and garden studios and they design structures to suit the practical needs of their clients. Due to further growth they are looking for an Architectural Technician to join their busy team where for the right candidate there is clear career development opportunities. The role: Carry out general AutoCAD draughting duties and manage all office drawing records and archives. Work with sales teams to prepare sketch designs for clients. Prepare Planning Application drawings and submit and monitor applications. Produce and co-ordinate standard CAD drawings for the standard product range. Prepare manufacturing drawings and check and co-ordinate supplier details. Provide back-up assistance on general office duties i.e. telephone support for incoming sales and site construction queries. The ideal candidate will have: A good knowledge of general building construction, be familiar with current building regulations. Have experience of AutoCAD and SolidWorks . ONC and HNC qualifications would also be an advantage. Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

Land Manager / Director - Thames Valley LSL Land & New Homes currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Land / Land & Planning Operator within our successful and growing land business. You will work as part of the established Land & New Homes team, ensuring that all land opportunities created are processed and managed effectively and to maximise Group income. You will be expected to deliver group revenue through the creation of land instructions/acquisitions and sales via self-generated and network lead opportunities and ensuring the service provided to clients exceeds expectations at all times. An ability to work alongside New Homes colleagues to maximise downstream sales opportunities via land sales and contacts will also be clearly demonstrated The ideal candidate will have experience of the land acquisition process within a Consultancy or Land & New Homes business and knowledge of the planning process. You will ensure you are up to date with current market opportunities and trends, have good knowledge of the geographical area and an extensive contact base of both landowners/promoters and house builders. This is an established region dealing with sites from 5 to 220+ units both immediate and strategic, but offers great potential to grow the business and team into a market leader. You will be a highly self-motivated individual with the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Have the ability to think on your feet and react quickly to changing situations. The role includes travel across the Region. Package includes competitive basic salary, incentivised commission structure, car/car allowance, bonus and mobile technology. Please document salary expectations on application. This role will be dealt by James McNee of LSL's internal recruitment team

Plumber Oxford/Reading/Slough £27,000 - £28,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Van + Excellent Benefits An excellent opportunity on offer for a skilled plumber looking to join the largest water softener company in the country that can offer full specialist training and progress to a senior engineer. Do you want a career as a Service Engineer where you will undergo extensive training...

Principal People are currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join a prestigious construction organisation working a role to be based near to Reading covering sites in the South East Home Counties. This role is to pay a salary of up to £50k + Car/Allowance + Pension + Bonus + Share Scheme...... click apply for full job details

Area Manager - Contract Cleaning Location: Reading & Bracknell Salary: £30,000 per annum Our client is a privately owned organisation, which prides itself on providing bespoke quality service solutions to its clients. It is a growing supplier of Cleaning Services and is currently recruiting for an Area Manager to cover the Reading & Bracknell region. Managing a compact geographical area of approximately 30 cleaning contracts ranging in size for 2 to 15 cleaners. Contracts are cleaned early morning, afternoons and evenings. *To regularly visit and pro-actively liaise with clients assigned to the area *Obtaining feedback on performance through signed Client Comment Cards *Supplying quality assurance feedback to upper management *Carry out site inspection to asses quality of cleaning *Translate any areas of concern to cleaning staff *Manage cleaners, assessing performance *Monitoring staffing levels *Recruitment within area *Producing 4-weekly wage returns to set budget *Producing monthly stores orders to budget *Swiftly rectify any customer concerns maintaining client satisfaction *On site induction training and any other training required through changes in legislation *Arranging BICS training for Supervisors and Cleaning Operatives on site. *Implementing enhanced DBS checks for all new staff *To be trained to BICS 1 and 2 standard *Must be a pro-active individual, looking to add value to contracts, not just with existing business, (Carpet cleans, deep cleans etc.) but also by generating new business. *Must be reactive when required and be prepared to get hands dirty if necessary, leading by example. If you feel you are the person our client is looking for, please email your CV in Word format, quoting reference 104/42/MM. Please also give details of your current remuneration package and notice period. We regret we cannot take telephone enquiries relating to this vacancy, due to the high level of responses expected.

Role: Area Cleaning Manager Salary: £32k plus a company car and various other benefits Job Status: Permanent / Full Time Location: To cover areas in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Reading Vacancy Reference: VR/03361 (Please quote this vacancy reference when making an application) Role Description: We are recruiting on behalf of a Client who requires an Area Manager for their cleaning portfolio which spreads across the South of England. Role Duties: You will have previous experience in people and cleaning management. You will have a strong financial acumen and a commercial outlook, you will be used to providing exceptional service and be ready to adapt to customers changing requirements. Ability to work under own initiative and demonstrate effective problem solving. You will meet SLA's and manage KPI's. As a Manager, you will need exceptional people management skills to be able to lead, motivate and develop your teams. The role is based on the road around sites, with this in mind you will need to be organised with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise. Ideally you will have a basic knowledge of employment law. You will be used to carrying out performance and quality audits, producing regular reports and be up to date with current H & S legislation and completing payroll. BICS and IOSH or equivalent qualification is favourable. IT Literate. Excellent organisational and effective leadership skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to be flexible with working hours, willingness to manage change within a diverse working environment. Ability to demonstrate successful service delivery within the cleaning industry. Knowledge of handheld technology. Valid full driving licence Cleaning industry training knowledge Willingness to travel.

Mobile Electrical Engineer to cover the Reading area We are recruiting a Mobile Electrical Engineer to cover the Reading area. (Company van provided) Working Monday to Friday between 6am to 3pm and 9am - 6pm however flexibility may be required on occasion to meet business requirements. Must be happy to work on call as part of a rota - Frequency TBC £85 per on call week for a minimum of 4 hours call out. Overtime paid at Monday to Friday flat rate / sat 1.5, Sun 2.0, BH Flat rate and a DOIL. * Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent NVQ & C&G 2382 -th Edition Minimum requirements * C&G 2391-10 Inspection & Testing, & C&G 2391-20 Design & Verification preferred but not required * Experience of installation, testing and maintenance of LV distribution systems * Experience of standby power systems including prime movers and UPS * Experience of safe working practices and permit to work systems * Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis * Experience in highly regulated industry would be an advantage * Be able to communicate effectively and have flexible approach to work patterns What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Assistant Quantity Surveyor's with construction project experience (£2m+) are required to join a leading Main Contractor to work under the Surveying Director in their Southern Regional Office. Quantity Surveyors will be working on a mixture of New Build & Refurbishment projects ranging in value from £5m - £30m, reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveying...

Role Overview: My client are a leading development and infrastructure consultancy that operate across the UK and Europe. They are looking to add an Environmental Planner to their Environmental team based in their Reading office. Bristol or London COULD be considered as a location, however Reading is preferred. My client undertake projects across sectors including major residential, mixed-use and infrastructure developments helping to secure and implement planning permissions. They are currently working on large projects across the country, so they are looking for an individual that matches their ambition. Clients can range from blue chip companies to property developers and local authorities. The role offers the opportunity to work in a truly multi-disciplinary environment, giving access to a broad knowledge base with the support of experts across the business. The main purpose of the role will be to support and manage the delivery of environmental planning work streams, to deliver integrated environmental services. These may include: Environmental Impact Assessment Strategic Environmental Assessment Sustainability Appraisal Health Impact Assessment Lighting Assessment Qualifications/Experience: You will ideally have around 4 years' relevant experience, as well as a BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, or the equivalent. Broad understanding of environmental issues and disciplines Good knowledge of the planning system and development management procedures Capable of working on your own initiative or part of a team Ability to organise project teams and manage multiple data sources Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel would be useful but not essential Be able to confidently engage with clients and all levels of management both internally and externally The client are offering a competitive salary plus a flexible benefits package. They are looking for a client that can demonstrate competency and flexibility to meet the demands of the role. Flexible working options could be available for the correct candidate. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CAD Technician to join a growing Design Department providing CAD for the Sales & Technical Team. Competitive slaary on offer dependant on experience. Skills and Experience: Essential A minimum of 3 year's operating CAD Software - Must have experience with SOLIDWORKS Broad knowledge of the building sector Previous experience working in 3D CAD modelling and or 2D AutoCAD drawings Experience with Multi-Bodied Parts & Assemblies / Configuration Ability to convert existing model templates to create bespoke versions Intelligent with an eagerness to develop and learn new skills Ability to manage time, prioritize work-load and work under pressure Must be a highly motivated, efficient and productive worker An analytical thinker with good problem solving skills Excellent written and spoken communication skills Not Essential but Advantageous: Experience in Rendering Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training and skills that they identify. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days from your registration, please accept our apologies but we are unable to help you on this occasion. Bucks and Berks Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment agency and employment business that is serious about its compliance with legislation. Bucks and Berks is acting as an Employment Agency in relationship to this role (if the vacancy is for a permanent position) or is acting as a Recruitment Business in relationship to this role (if the role is for a temporary position).

Fast Fitz Franchise Opportunity Fast Fitz is a mobile tow bar fitting business which has steadily grown year on year through repeat business, referrals, and an incredibly strong website presence attracting tens of thousands of hits each month from all around the UK and Ireland, providing a steady stream of leads and enquiries. The business was franchised in 2013 and the network of franchised areas has grown to six, based largely in the North West of England and North Wales. We're now planning the next stage of development to grow the network further afield throughout UK and Ireland and are seeking interest from hard-working and enthusiastic individuals who have a strong desire to start their own van-based business in the automotive industry. Here are just a few of the benefits of becoming a Fast Fitz franchisee - Earn £35,000 year 1 increasing to £53,000 year 3 Comprehensive Training Your own exclusive territory Expansion opportunities Franchise fee only £12,500 Anyone from any background is able to become a Fast Fitz franchisee. People who have experience within the automotive industry (including mechanic, driving, engineer), Transport and Logistics and the Skilled Trades (Electrician, Gas Engineer, Plumber) are best suited. For more information, please fill out our short enquiry form by clicking the "apply now" button. Once your enquiry has been received, we will send you a text message with our contact details along with an email of our opportunity in more detail.

The client are the UK's leading retirement developer with a regional office based in Surrey that specialise in the development of traditional build retirement apartments throughout Surrey, Berkshire and Sussex. They are currently recruiting for a No.1 Site Manager to oversee a development in Reading consisting of 30..... click apply for full job details

Senior Site Manager (Residential Developer) | £54,000 - £59,000 + car / allowance / bonus / package | Permanent | Reading, Berkshire An award winning developer with an enviable reputation within the Construction industry currently have a great opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join them on a permanent basis..... click apply for full job details