Total 4,556 job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LX

We are looking for a Mountain Rescue Basecamp Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Mountain Rescue team. The perfect candidate for this role will be able to fully involve themselves with the Mountain Rescue team, and help students in everyday school life. Our student’s mental health and well being is the most important aspect to look after, as we truly care for each and every student at our school. As a result, the right candidate will excel in providing the best of care for our students in this regard.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.Main responsibilities:
To assess, manage and deliver pastoral and learning support with Mountain Rescue.
To deliver interventions with Mountain Rescue as agreed in consultation with key staff
To deliver group interventions i.e. ELSA, nurture groups as needed.
To work alongside teachers in the classroom to deliver learning to support the academic achievement of all pupils who are unable to attend lessons.
To support students during transition periods and encourage them to return to lessons.
More responsibilities found in the Job Pack.You will need:
GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or equivalent
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Appropriate experience of operating in a similar role
Strong verbal & written communication skills and an ability to use these to have a positive input on student learning in the classroom & in small groups/1-1
Ability to carry out allocated tasks under the supervision of our SENCO lead
Ability to empathise and move students forward in their learning
More requirements found in the Job Pack.What’s in it for you:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th December 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Title: Multi Trade Operative
Job Type: Permanent
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Slough
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum

We are currently looking for Multi Trade Operatives to join the responsive repairs and maintenance team in Slough.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out a wide range of maintenance, responsive repairs, void works, and other similar activities within domestic and void properties.
• Delivering KPI's whilst adhering to HSEQ requirements.
• Flexibility to work within a team or alone and work tidally within resident's properties utilising first and second fix, fencing and maintenance.
• Ensuring high customer service at all times by attending appointments on time, adhering to the code of conduct, acting professionally and respectful at all times.
• Promoting good working relationships with clients, customers and other stake-holders.
• Providing an out of hours service provision on a rota or other basis
• Using mobile devices and/or work sheets correctly, ensuring actions are completed and in real time.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)

Benefits:

• A company van and fuel card (strictly for business use only)
• 25 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding public holidays)
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Birthday leave policy
• Out of hours on-call rota

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply or reach out to Leah for more details.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic class teacher to join our team, where the staff, along with pupils and their families, work together to ensure our children are happy, confident and eager to learn.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Assistance programmeCPD

Commitment to safeguarding

All Saints CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; robust procedures are in place. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

Position: Butchery Manager
SOC Code: 5431
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: £39,700 - £42,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM with a 1-hour break)
The Butcher and Groceries Shop is a well-established local business in Reading, previously known as UK Halal Meat, renowned for providing high-quality fresh meat and a diverse range of groceries. As we transition to new ownership, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Butchery Manager to lead our team and help maintain our tradition of exceptional customer service and strong community connections. We may need a Butchery Manager to ensure the continued success of our business during this transition.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the overall operations of the butchery department, ensuring smooth day-to-day running and compliance with company standards.
• Supervise and support Sales Assistants and Butchers, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and performing their duties effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers, answering inquiries, and processing orders and payments, including coordinating deliveries and pickups.
• Cut, grind, and prepare meat and fish products for sale while maintaining high quality and presentation standards.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces to ensure hygiene and safety compliance, and fulfill custom orders or special cuts requested by customers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, estimate stock requirements, place orders, and negotiate terms to ensure the consistent supply of quality products.
• Oversee inventory, budgets, and records, conducting month-end reporting and stocktakes to maintain operational efficiency and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety standards, and industry regulations, conducting regular quality checks and inspecting equipment for safe operation.
• Schedule and manage staff rotas, work activities, and holidays to ensure the department is adequately staffed at all times.
• Provide training and coaching to Butchers and Sales Assistants, fostering their development, setting objectives, and maintaining a positive and collaborative working environment.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in retail management, ideally within a grocery, butchery, or food-related environment.
• Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage, train, and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational skills with clear and effective communication abilities.
• Proven capability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Sound knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• A customer-focused mind set, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and satisfaction.
What We Offer:
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
• 26 days of annual holiday leave.
• The chance to be part of a respected and well-loved local business.
• A review of your salary every 12 months to reflect your performance and contributions.
• The potential requirement to work during bank holidays, as needed.

How to Apply:
If you have the experience and enthusiasm to lead our team and help us continue to provide the best products and services to our customers, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role to info@ukhalalmeat.com

Position: Butcher
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: As per UK norms
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
About Us:
The Butcher and Groceries Shop is a well-established local business in Reading, previously known as UK Halal Meat, renowned for providing high-quality fresh meat and a diverse range of groceries. We are dedicated to offering exceptional products and service to our community. As we transition to new ownership, we seek skilled and passionate Butchers to join our team and uphold our standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cut, prepare, and package fresh meat according to customer specifications.
• Provide custom butchering services, including deboning, trimming, and portioning.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are adhered to in the butchery area.
• Monitor the freshness of meat products and manage inventory effectively.
• Engage with customers, offering recommendations and answering questions about meat products.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in butchering and meat handling.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• 26 days of annual holiday leave.
• The chance to be part of a respected and well-loved local business.
• A review of your salary every 12 months to reflect your performance and contributions.
• Potential requirement to work during bank holidays, as needed.
How to Apply:
If you are skilled in butchering and passionate about delivering high-quality products and service, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to info@ukhalalmeat.com

Position: Sales Assistant
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: As per UK norms
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
About Us:
The Butcher and Groceries Shop is a well-established local business in Reading, previously known as UK Halal Meat, renowned for providing high-quality fresh meat and a diverse range of groceries. As we transition to new ownership, we are looking for enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our team and contribute to our continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist customers with inquiries, product selection, and purchases.
• Stock shelves and ensure products are displayed attractively.
• Manage checkout operations, including handling payments and processing transactions.
• Receive, check, and organize deliveries, and maintain an organized stockroom.
• Maintain store cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming shopping environment.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience in retail or customer service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions.
• Experience in inventory management and strong organizational skills.
• Physical ability to handle stock items, including lifting and moving products.
What We Offer:
• A supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• 26 days of annual holiday leave.
• The opportunity to be part of a respected and well-loved local business.
• Regular salary reviews every 12 months based on performance and contributions.
• Potential requirement to work during bank holidays, as needed.

How to Apply:
If you have the experience and enthusiasm to lead our team and help us continue to provide the best products and services to our customers, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role to info@ukhalalmeat.com

Embedded Software Engineer required to design and develop firmware and COTS device driver diagnostic software including system testing applications. Target platforms are typically high speed, high performance boards driven by ARM CPU???s so an understanding of the underlying hardware and experience of programming down to registry level is highly beneficial.

This role will be primarily independent working on projects in parallel with some involvement in complex support issues and customer application integration.

You will have an Engineering degree and experience of:

Embedded C programming for ARM microprocessors.
Programming hardware devices at register level.
Boot loader, PC BIOS development or Linux device drivers.

Please apply in the first instance with your CV and contact number for a confidential chat.

Software Engineer Embedded

Embedded, RTOS, C, C++, GIT, SVN

I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Embedded Engineer to join a Medical Manufacturing Technology company based in Reading. The role supports in the development of new generation portable diagnostic medical devices. Your prime responsibility is to write, debug and test embedded coding and assisting Hardware team to validate the solution before the deployment.

Candidate Requirements

1st class Degree in Engineering.

Over 3 years of experience as an Embedded Engineer.

FreeRTOS

Git or SVN

Embedded C/ C++.

Experience with Matlab or Simulink

*This role requires nationwide travel therefore a full UK driving license is essential
Fixed Term Contract for 12-18 Months

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and ensuring exceptional customer experiences? We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Implementation Service Lead to manage the deployment and integration of our Voyage Digital Care Nourish template across our services on a fixed term contract for 18 Months - this role is hybrid but with travel across the UK including overnight stays three to four times a week.

Responsibilities of the role:

- Customer Engagement: Be the primary contact for Operational teams, Implementation Managers, and Service Managers, ensuring a seamless implementation process.

- Data Management: Manage and prepare data for successful implementations.

- Training & Support: Train and coach staff on new processes and systems.

- Project Management: Work according to implementation and project plans, ensuring tasks and deadlines are met.

- Technical Support: Collaborate with IT and Implementation Managers to resolve technical issues.

- Collaboration & Communication: Participate in weekly implementation meetings, identify training needs, and address local challenges.

- Travel & Adaptability: Travel across the UK with some overnight stays and adapt to various demands.

What we’re looking for:
Essential:

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Self-directed with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Flexible with travel and working hours

Desirable:

- Agile Project Management Foundation Certification
- Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of the social care sector and project management best practices
- Experience in large-scale digital project implementation

Benefits of joining the Voyage Care family:
In return for your dedication and commitment, you’ll work in a sector that is truly rewarding with many benefits including:

- Hybrid working
- A supportive and dynamic team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Wagestream
- DoctorLine - free service where you and members of your family can speak to a GP 24/7, either over the phone or via a video consultation.
- Eye care vouchers
- Refer a friend scheme
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
- Blue Light Card – Retail discount benefit scheme
- V-Assure, a free 24 hour, confidential and independent help line
- Life assurance
- Pension

Ready to make a significant impact and drive digital transformation? Apply today and be a part of our journey to enhance the quality of care we provide!

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our developer services team as a Design Administrator. At Thames Water, we serve 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, and our developer services team plays a crucial role in supporting regional growth. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team overseeing thousands of connections every year and providing excellent support to both internal teams and customers.

What you will be doing as a Design Administrator
As aDesign Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our processes running smoothly, from auditing jobs to managing customer communication. Working closely with your team, you’ll ensure that everything stays on track, providing great service along the way. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Auditing job classifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.
- Reducing Pend Accounts by investigating existing jobs and updating customer details.
- Processing refunds for new water connection quotes.
- Managing private land notices and updating records accordingly.
- Closing applications for jobs we’re unable to progress further.
- Handling payments and communicating with customers regarding payment holds.
- Raising Network Approval requests to move projects forward.

Working hours:
You’ll work 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm.

What you should bring to the role?
We’re looking for someone who is customer-focused, flexible, and ready to take on challenges. The ideal candidate will have:

- Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to handle changing needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to build effective relationships.
- Attention to detail to ensure all work is accurate and compliant.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet targets.
- IT literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and internal systems.
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to our processes and policies.

What's in it for you?
You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team in an essential role that directly impacts our customers and operations. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a high-demand area, with access to training and development to help you grow within the company.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional service to our customers!

- Hourly Pay rate: £12.50 per hour
- Location: This role is Hybrid, with 2 days a week (Monday & Tuesday) based at Clearwater Court, Reading.
- Length of assignment: 26 weeks
- Required Start date:November 2024
- Hours: 36 hours per week

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, background, 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

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our developer services team as a Design Administrator. At Thames Water, we serve 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, and our developer services team plays a crucial role in supporting regional growth. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team overseeing thousands of connections every year and providing excellent support to both internal teams and customers.

What you will be doing as a Design Administrator

As a Design Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our processes running smoothly, from auditing jobs to managing customer communication. Working closely with your team, you’ll ensure that everything stays on track, providing great service along the way. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Auditing job classifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.
- Reducing Pend Accounts by investigating existing jobs and updating customer details.
- Processing refunds for new water connection quotes.
- Managing private land notices and updating records accordingly.
- Closing applications for jobs we’re unable to progress further.
- Handling payments and communicating with customers regarding payment holds.
- Raising Network Approval requests to move projects forward.

Working hours:

You’ll work 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm.

What you should bring to the role?

We’re looking for someone who is customer-focused, flexible, and ready to take on challenges. The ideal candidate will have:

- Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to handle changing needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to build effective relationships.
- Attention to detail to ensure all work is accurate and compliant.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet targets.
- IT literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and internal systems.
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to our processes and policies.

What's in it for you?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team in an essential role that directly impacts our customers and operations. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a high-demand area, with access to training and development to help you grow within the company.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional service to our customers!

- Hourly Pay rate: £12.50 per hour
- Location: This role is Hybrid, with 2 days a week (Monday & Tuesday) based at Clearwater Court, Reading.
- Length of assignment: 26 weeks
- Required Start date: November 2024
- Hours: 36 hours per week

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, background, 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

Thames Water is currently recruiting a new Technical Lead, supporting the field operations and working closely with teams in the operational control centre in Kemble Court. This role will involve working across multiple functions. Every day will be different with plenty of variety. This role will be the ‘go to’ in the shift team for day-to-day escalations and will be empowered to prioritise activity with the LOCC (Logistics Operational Control Centre) and Logistics Delivery team.

What you’ll be doing as a Technical Lead
Management responsibility for delivering Logistics response 24/7:

- Build strong relationships with equivalent shift leadership roles in the operational control centre to ensure excellent response, i.e. Clean, waste, customer and incident management teams.
- Builds knowledge of waste pumping sites and fundamental principles of operation.
- Basic knowledge of temporary pump operation and use in waste network and waste pumping operations.
- Responsible in-incident to ensure incident data is captured by the LOCC team (Priority Service Register customer data, Bottled water delivery, tanker loads).
- Develop key skills in all aspects of the LOCC Planner role to ensure they can provide knowledgeable support.
- Lead, drive and co-ordinate Logistics delivery for escalations and incidents.

Technical Lead – understands the basics of technical resolution

- Builds knowledge of SPS sites and fundamental principles of operation.
- Builds knowledge of Waste networks, management, challenge and risk.
- Develop knowledge of incident response (from small to large) for pollution mitigation including. (flow management volumes, tankers volumes, fill & tip times, pump operation with ancillaries of pipes and fittings)
- Basic knowledge of pump operation and use in WNS and SPS.
- Builds knowledge of Clean treatment and appropriate mitigation for incidents.
- Builds knowledge of Clean network assets and management and mitigation for support of clean tankers and other supply interruption support options.
- Waste Treatment incident support.

Build relationships with Internal Networks and Field Managers to gain an understanding of geographies, local priorities and challenges.

- Incident learning, complaints, and data capture.
- Responsible in-incident to ensure learning and development is captured and shared.
- Responsible in-incident to ensure incident data is captured by the LOCC team. (PSR data, Bottled water delivery, tanker loads).
- Provides prompt, in-shift investigation of complaints stemming from supplier or driver issues.

Base Location & Hours – This is an office-based role at Kemble Court, Reading.
12-hour shift of 6:30 to 6:30 shift pattern is 4 days, 4 off, 3 nights, 7 off, 3 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 13 off. The shift starts on a Friday day shift.

What you should bring to the role

- Waste and/or Clean field operational experience is desirable.
- Logistics field operational experience Leading operational delivery.
- Experience of operating in a pressurised environment.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation.
- Ability to handle and analyse critical data.
- Field or control operational experience.
- Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary between £40,000 - £44,000 per annum.
- 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, background, 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

Our Project Engineers manage all aspects of their projects including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions, and health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams.

What you will be doing as a Project Engineer

- Managing and delivering a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value of £40,000 to £400,000 per project.
- Responsibility for up to 15 live projects at any one time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
- Developing innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
- Working with our operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost effective and have minimal risk. This includes the Controller of Premises for the site you are working at.
- Delivering our zero-compromise health and safety attitude to all contractors working on your project.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

- Have a background within Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
- Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. This includes internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
- Additionally, you will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your own initiative to deliver high quality work.
- Understanding of Health and Safety standards with particular reference to construction works including CDM.
- Experience within Project Management is desirable.
- Industry experience would be highly advantageous but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

- Offering a salary up to £56,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Plus a Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
- 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.
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an Inclusion Mentor to provide care and guidance to vulnerable students, in liaison with Head of Learning and SENDCo. Previous knowledge of working with young people and external agencies would be an advantage. Proven skills of negotiation and conflict resolution would assist in your application as you will be dealing with difficult situations. You will be working with an experienced and supportive team.

What the school offers its staff

As a Teaching School we can offer the successful candidate excellent support and professional development.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Further details about the role

Pro rate salary is £19,480.12 to £23,876.66

For further information please visit the school website or contact Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Head, Nicolle Browning nbrowning@willink.w-berks.sch.uk or 0118 9832030

The closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2024, and applications will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Meadow Vale Primary School is looking for a strong practitioner who is looking to step into the next stage of their career as a leader of maths across our school.

As Maths Standards Leader, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of staff and work alongside our wonderful children to further develop our school's maths curriculum. You will have the opportunity to work with the Mobius Maths Hub and other members of the school's standards team to improve outcomes for children. This opportunity arises at an exciting time for Meadow Vale, as we convert to an academy within King's Group Academies.

The role is a full-time post, with a teaching responsibility, from April 2025 and comes with an additional half a day per week release time to lead maths across the school. For further information, please refer to the job description or contact our headteacher, Catherine Forrester, with any questions you may have.

Interviews will be scheduled for the beginning of January. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received which may mean we appoint to the role before this time.

What the school offers its staff

For further information, please refer to the job description or contact our headteacher, Catherine Forrester, with any questions you may have.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.