254 jobs found in Reading

Job Title Electrical Repair Engineers -Reading (2 Month Contract Role) The Company This company is a market leader within the Facilities management industry working on several large accounts throughout the UK. Position As an Electricians Repairs Engineer you will be joining an expanding team who're looking for a contractor to come in for 2 months potentially longer to follow in behind the testing team to replace and change emergency lighting and batteries. This role is best for someone looking for a steady handyman type role that offers little challenge. You must be skilled, organised, hardworking and have basic electrical qualifications with 2+ years' experience. Basic Duties include first fix and basic second fix work such cable pulling as well as changing and replacing light bulbs and batteries. Could this role be for you? 2+ years' experience within an Electrical based role. Experience with emergency lighting Happy with just completing basic electrical work not for anyone looking for challenging electrical work. Must be willing to go through security clearance due to nature of the site. Need to have basic electrical qualifications Why apply? Working for a leading company within the facilities management industry £21 per hour Based in Reading Please call Iain to discuss further.

Job Title M&E Maintenance Engineer - Reading The Company This company is a market leader within the Facilities management industry working on several large accounts throughout the UK. Position As an M&E maintenance engineer you will be joining an expanding team who're responsible for a large site based in Reading. Must be up for a challenge and willing to work overtime and be on call when required. Duties: Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance as directed Carry out timely and effective fault repair on equipment and systems within core discipline Identify faults and implement timely repairs on equipment and systems outside core discipline Take part in local teams 24/7 callout rota as required Take ownership of tasks and manage through to completion. Could this role be for you? Relevant qualification or experience to National Certificate/Diploma Level, City and Guilds, or equivalent. Have a good working understanding of plant rooms and associated plant equipment such as Steam, AHU's, Pumps, Pipe work, Motors, hot and cold water and Steam systems. 5 years' experience in FM and in a hard service contract Be a technically competent and knowledgeable Building Services Engineer Why apply? Working for a leading company within the facilities management industry Salary between £34,000 - £36,000 + holiday, overtime etc. Based in Reading Please call Iain to discuss further.

Aspray seek credible professionals who wants it all, i.e. job satisfaction and the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a successful business. The professional and well-presented individuals Aspray seek are likely to be Project Managers, Directors, Senior Managers, Head of Departments, Operations Managers and other leading individuals who believe they can build and manage a business and have always demonstrated excellent customer service values. Our credible and likeable team of Appointed Representatives (AR's) who operate their business within a specific territory come from all types of backgrounds including, Construction, Operations, IT, Sales, Project Management, Corporate Management and Other Previously Owned Businesses or Franchises. Aspray have created an award-winning loss assessing service, delivered by a network of self-employed Appointed Representatives (Franchisees) based around the UK. Since receiving our initial training and support, they have gone on to help Aspray become a Multi Award-Winning service provider whose Appointed Representatives project manage property damage insurance claims for residential and commercial property owners, throughout their designated territory. This franchise offers credible, hardworking and likeable professionals the opportunity to build a high turnover, profitable and rewarding business. General daily duties are likely to include: Managing property damage insurance claims from notification to completion of works Instructing and overseeing vetted sub-contractors to repair the damage caused by different insurable incidents. Identifying, approaching and then creating valuable relationships with introducers and other suppliers Grow and Manage the day to day operation of your own franchise business You will already be very comfortable communicating with both home owners and business owners. This franchise offers a higher than average income opportunity for candidates who have the work ethic, influential skills and drive to grow a high turnover business. To achieve success, you will need to be prepared to work hard, be likeable, friendly, confident, credible and able to follow instructions and a proactive business model. You must also be prepared to learn from the training and support offered by the Aspray team and continually demonstrate a professional persona whilst having influential negotiation skills and a solution orientated nature. Franchise purchase price is: £28,000+ vat. Unsecured Finance is usually available for up to 75% of your total start-up costs from specific high street banks, subject to status and a personal guarantee. Please send your CV in the first instance and a member of the recruitment team will contact you to explain the franchise in more detail. No Agencies Please.

You will be looking for a role where you combine product marketing and story-telling. With a passion for identifying great stories to share with customers, you want to be part of a team who are set on making their company a thought leader as well as the market leader they already are...... click apply for full job details

Pest Control Technician - Reading / Maidenhead / Slough £19k-25k+commission Here at Vermatech we specialise in pest control and have been established for over 20 years, holding an extensive amount of experience within the industry. A specialist pest control company with over 20 years' experience within the Industry are recruiting for a Pest Control Technician to join their team!..... click apply for full job details

Hays are currently recruiting for several Permanent Electrician's in Berkshire. Your new company: You will be working for one of the country's largest housing associations, for their in-house Maintenance Team based in Berkshire, Where the focus will be on high quality work and outstanding customer service levels. Your new Job: You will be carrying out Electrical work on the responsive maintenance side, service and repairs to properties across Berkshire. You will need to respond swiftly to all trade emergency situations and resolve them efficiently. Successful candidates will be supplied with a van, uniform and PPE equipment, you will be able to begin the day from your home address where you will travel to jobs which are distributed to your PDA. What you'll need to succeed: You must have experience in an Electrical role using a PDA in the social housing environment, be able to deliver an excellent customer service. NVQ Level 3 in Electro Technical services, AM2, City and Guilds 2391 Electrical testing or both the City and Guilds 2394 and 2395, City and Guilds Seventeenth Edition. Full clean UK driving licence is an essential. What you'll get in return: You will join an ambitious company who offer: Competitive salary Between £30,000 to £35,000 Plus call outs. 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays per year Excellent pension scheme Investment in your personal & career development and full training will be provided with a solid career plan. 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 role, contact Gary Shaw on 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

Sales Manager - Kitchens / Public Sector Job Title: Public Sector Area Sales Manager - Kitchens / Public Sector Remuneration: £35,000 - £45,000 + 40% of basic salary (Paid Quarterly) Benefits: Company Car, Pension (6%), Healthcare, Tablet, Mobile, Laptop Job reference Number: J22117 ROLE: * Responsible for sales of low to medium end kitchens for public sector projects * 100% concentration on securing new build social housing projects * Predominantly securing business via local authorities and housing associations * Also securing projects with large main contractors securing social housing projects * Working towards a territory turnover target of approx. £1.5million to £2million per annum * Covering a territory which incorporate West London and West across to South West EXPERIENCE: * Proven track record of field based sales ideally within the construction industry utilising a technical / consultative sales approach * Must have a demonstrable track record in generating new business relationships * Experienced in securing relationships within the Social Housing sector with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and ideally Main Contractors * Genuine desire, tenacity and drive to succeed * Meticulous, highly organised, structured with a track record of longevity in your career COMPANY: * Circa £50 million turnover * Company Est: 40 + Years Industry Sector: Kitchens, Furniture, Worktops, Bathrooms, Showers, Flooring, Carpet, Interior Fit-Out, Social Housing, Local Authorities, Council, Public Sector, Main Contractors, New Build, Housing Associations Area to be covered: South Central: South West London, M4 Corridor, South Coast Please contact Alex Gradon at Genesis Associates on or email for an immediate interview.

Role: Business Development Manager - Contract Cleaning Salary: £40k plus an attractive package Job Status: Full Time / permanent Location: Berkshire - covering the South of England Vacancy Reference: VR/04020 Role Description: Our Client is currently recruiting a Business Development Manager for their contract cleaning business where you will be responsible for developing new sales opportunities across the South of England. The ideal candidate will have the ability to influence and build credibility within a very competitive marketplace. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, planning your day to maximise business opportunities and support the intermediaries as required. Our Client is an industry leading competitor and they have strong references in the markets they currently operate in. However this does not take away from the fact that you will need to be proactive in your planning to ensure your business leads are maximised. This is an employed role with a competitive basic salary with an addition of a commission structure to the role with sales targets. This role will suit someone who can deliver bottom line results through proactive planning, service and industry knowledge. You must be hungry to achieve & earn and have the ability to network for new clients whilst retaining and maximising existing ones.

The client are a privately owned house builder based in Berkshire that specialise in the development of mid - high end, traditional build housing throughout the Thames Valley region. They are currently recruiting for a Groundworks Manager to oversee their inhouse groundworks team. At any one point the individual will be responsible for overseeing one site thats finishing and starting up a new job simultaneously. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience working in groundworks, must have experience managing groundworks teams and must be based within an hour of Reading. Due to the level of experience required the client have stated they would be looking to pay up to £60k + package. Responsibilities Day to day duties will include overseeing individual site teams, which will be headed up with project managers and site managers, making sure they are reporting any potential risks or issues, are staying on time / programme whilst also maintaining costs. This role will also be client facing as you will be expected to liaise with clients on each project to represent the company, making sure client's specifications are being met and they are happy from the pre-construction phase all the way through to delivery. The client operate a 2 stage interview process with the Directors, if this opportunity is of interest please apply now. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

If you have a competitive nature and want to be rewarded for the work that you do, then a career with Resourcing Group should seriously be considered. Resourcing Group is an award winning "Sunday Times best Company to work for" agency who is looking for trainees consultants to join our fast paced and passionate Reading Office. Our new offices are within short walking distance from Reading Station. You will be a part of an entrepreneurial and dedicated team where you will be able to share ideas and have time to build meaningful relationships with clients. We will provide you with focused and tailored training programmes, one-to-one mentoring sessions to ensure you have a challenging but fulfilling fast tracked career. We currently have nine UK-wide offices, with plans to open more. This network of regional offices gives you access to a nationwide network with local expertise. We are also a part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment so you have the security of being part of something bigger. We are seeking to expand our team within the FM and Maintenance sector. To excel in these roles you will be a personable individual who is able to build on, and add value to our existing relationships with candidates and clients, both on the phone and face-to-face. With previous exposure to a sales environment, you will possess: * Experience of meeting and beating targets * A strong interest in building relationships * Strong communication skills * Excellent interpersonal and time management skills * Self-motivation * A desire to achieve success * A drive to succeed that is as much about financial gain as personal achievement. * Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) * Starting Salary £18k with OTE £40k * Uncapped Market Leading Commission Scheme * 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays * Excellent Training & Development * Pension Scheme * Clear progression criteria / fast track promotions We are also always keen to hear from trainee consultants and more experienced recruitment consultants who understand our core sectors, share our drive and enthusiasm and who want to be a part of our future success. Please apply online and we will be in touch. We look forward to receiving your application. For further details and a confidential conversation about working for Resourcing Group please call Tarik Bell-Ross on . Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a mechanical engineer? Are you local to the Reading area? Are you looking for a new challenge? I have the perfect permanent position for you! My client is looking for a hardworking, committed individual with ambition to develop their career. It is a permanent, static position for a mechanical engineer in Reading. Competencies: Demonstrable experience of managing and implementing change programmes Demonstrable examples of innovation Good quality and process driven person Relevant qualification to National Certificate/Diploma Level, City and Guilds, or equivalent. 5 year's experience in FM and in a hard service contract Able to work on own initiative, without direct supervision, as well as part of a team Experience in steam boilers or steam systems Benefits: 25 days holiday opportunity for lots of overtime Company pension scheme If you are interested in this role then please call Dan Winzar on . Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

The client are a privately owned house builder with a regional office based in Berkshire that specialise in luxury, volume house building throughout the Thames Vallley region. They are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to work on an new project in Reading consisting of 495 x RC frame apartments. Candidates must have at least 3 years experience working as an Assistant Site Manager, must have experience with RC frame and must be based within an hour of Reading. Due to the level of experience required the client have stated they would be looking to pay up to £45k + package. Responsibilities Working alongside the Site Manager you will be responsible for managing all trades through from the 2nd fix stage of production to handover dealing with all Customer care issues also. If you are looking to progress your career to a Site Manager then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for as all competant assistants are generally given their own site to manage within eighteen months. You will preferably come from a trade background with experience of the above gained from within a Residential developer or regional contractor. The client operate a 2 stage interview process, the 1st with the Project Manager and the 2nd with the Construction Director. If this opportunity is of interest please apply now. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Senior Architectural Technician / Technologist, Reading Our client is a multi-disciplinary practice that has a strong reputation undertaking commissions throughout the UK on all building types. Their multi award winning portfolio includes retail, residential, leisure, offices, industrial and distribution...... click apply for full job details

Base Location: Reading, Buckinghamshire Salary: £31,500 - £47,900 depending on skills and experience. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time with Flexible working patterns available About the Department Our Group Change team are responsible for delivering large, complex, strategic transformational change across SSE...... click apply for full job details

Service Engineer (Air Conditioning) Hemel Hempstead and Surrounding Areas £32,000 to £34,000 Base Salary Excellent Benefit Package: Lots of Overtime Opportunities, In House Academy Training, PPE and Tools, Car/Van, Overtime, 8% Contributory Pension + Life Assurance + Tooling + £15 Meal Daily Allowance for Food/Drinks (£3900 a year)...... click apply for full job details