Total 2,892 job vacancies in Reading, RG1 5AN

Accountant
£25.00 per hour PAYE
Feltham (Predominantly Remote)
12 Month Contract

Our client is currently searching for an accountant to support their team with the statutory financial audits and financial accounts preparations. To be successful in this role, you will need to have an audit background and be comfortable with project managing audits. This position will also involve some month-end related work and balance sheet reconciliation preparation.

Experience Required

• Responsible for aiding monthly close activities
• Journal creation and posting
• Working with outsourced accounting providers where necessary + tax
• Working with Cisco Tax and other teams (e.g. Treasury)
• Creating balance sheet reconciliations
• Working with the auditors on financial statement audits
• Project managing financial statement audits

Education / skills required:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA etc.)
• Previous practice/ audit experience (Big 4/ Top 10 preferred)
• Previous industry experience
• Comfortable with financial statements and related work

If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to apply. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications we will only be able to contact successful applicants.

Job title: Delivery Driver (self-employed)
Pay rate: From £108 per day
Shifts: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9 hrs per day)
Location: Reading RG7 4PL

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us in Reading RG7 4PL as a full-time, self-employed Delivery Driver. Be part of a hardworking logistics team delivering innovative and top-notch solutions!

Your pay rate and working hours as a Delivery Driver:

• Pay rate: From £108 per day
• Van rental available
• Shift: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9 hrs per day)
• Weekly pay

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Delivery Driver:

• Immediate start
• Full training provided
• No Sortation - all routes are pre-sequenced and pre-mapped.
• Regular work with set hours
• Flexible rota
• Free parking is provided at the depot for personal cars
• Mobile phone allowance

Your role as a full-time Delivery Driver:

You will be required to deliver a first-class delivery experience to all customers, delivering approximately 80 drops per day in your first week, increasing week-on-week thereafter.

Manual handling is a major part of working as a Delivery Driver - you may be required to load your own van at the start of your shift.

Requirements as a full time Delivery Driver:

• You must be aged 21 or above
• You must have a full and valid UK/EU driving licence for min 1 years
• We accept manual licence
• You need to be self-employed
• Parcel delivery experiences is an added advantage

If you have a strong work ethic and want to be part of a hardworking logistics team, then apply today!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Stores admin needed in Reading Paying £13.65 per hr ref 364745

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Good basic computer skills needed and the ability to lift heavy items and work in dusty stores. Must have a driving licence.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Do you live in or around the Berkshire area?

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer?

If so, we may have a role which is suited to you as we are recruiting an M&E Engineer to join our facilities management team at our Reading site.

• Salary: £39,500 per annum


• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays


• Additional earnings available through enhanced overtime rates


• 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets (historically paid out)


• Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE

If you have multi-skilled M&E experience and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

You'll be supporting your own dedicated site as our client's first point of call for PPM and reactive M&E and other general building services maintenance. Tasks could include emergency light testing, fire alarms, lamp changes, basic plumbing, and fabric work.

You'll enjoy working autonomously, where you will be responsible for delivering planned and preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair work. Ideally, you will have the ability to confidently carry out a range of other mechanical tasks as well.

To be successful you will have:

Essential:

• 18th edition or HVAC experience


• "On the job" experience working in an M&E Engineer role or similar


• Strong communication skills and work ethic


• Awareness and knowledge of health & safety

Desirable:

• F-Gas qualification


• IOSH working safely qualification


• Plumbing experience


• Basic fabric skills


• 2391 testing inspection

Other benefits:

• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%


• Life Assurance 


• Access to state-of-the-art training academy


• Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme


• Refer a Friend reward scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Health Cash Plan


• Up to 10% off B&Q/ Trade Point


• 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centres

Other Information

• The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)


• 5 days on, 2 days off - Rotating shift pattern


• The role will also involve working 1 in 4 weeks on call

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed, please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button.

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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.

Job Title: School Business ManagerLocation: East LondonContract Type: Temporary About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced School Business Manager to join our dynamic team in East London. This is a temporary to permanent position, ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment and is ready to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of the school, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage the school's administrative functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Lead on procurement and contract management, ensuring the best value for the school.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and school policies.
• Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with strategic planning and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS check (required).
• Strong financial acumen and experience with school budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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 about your career.

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Plumbers required for Domestic Repairs
Zones available include RG or SL Postcodes
Current labour achieving an average of 42 to 45k in normal hours. Higher achievers up to 55k
VW Vans, uniform, training, extensive benefits package.

Medium sized repairs and maintenance specialist looking for plumbers to join their rapidly growing team. All work being completed in private domestic properties with the successful plumbers working mainly in the RG or SL postcodes, depending on where you live.

There are lots of opportunities for growth within this company and they offer a very competitive salary with potential earnings on top of your basic salary. The call out rota is 1 week in 12 at 150 per weekend and OT hourly rate. The current labour average around 40-50k with very little out of hours to reach that. Extensive benefits package.
This is a permanent position, full-time 5 day week, Monday to Saturday with rotas up to 3 months ahead (probably 1 Saturday per month). The successful plumbers will be required to have a clean driving licence and be subject to a DBS check. Experience within this role is essential and the plumbers must hold a plumbing qualification. Higher rates are considered for plumbers with more advanced qualifications, experience and broader skill sets.
Please apply online with an updated CV.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. CMS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

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