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Mobile Test & ispection electrician needed

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

What We Offer:

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

Please call or submit CV to apply.

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

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

About the Role

Base Location: Havant, Reading or Perth

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

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

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

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

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

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

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

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

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

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

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

What do I need?

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

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

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

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

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

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

About our Business

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

What's in it for you?

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

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

Further actions

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

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

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

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

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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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

We are looking a groundworker in the Reading area. This is an ongoing role, starting ASAP. For a successful application candidates must have:

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

The role will include:

• 8-9 hours per day
• £18/21 per hour

Control Panel Engineer
Reading
£44,000

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

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

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

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

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

Store Manager, £31,000 - £35,500 per annum40 hours per weekAddress: Reading Services, M4 eastbound, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UQAs a Store Manager, you will understand that it is all about people; it’s where we look to create a memorable customer experience. We’ll empower you to treat your restaurant as your own and help shape the winning culture that we are aspiring to achieve.As a Store Manager, you’ll lead your team in delivering Burger King’s world-famous flame grilled menu and exceptional customer service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.What you will get in return as a Store Manager
Annual bonus up to *£7,800pa*
Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family, and friends with brands such as Costa Coffee, Pret A Manger, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
Enhanced benefits, including pension, sick pay, maternity, paternity, and life assurance
Fabulous development opportunities including funded qualifications, leading to the next step in your career being a Site Operations Manager
What you will be doing as a Store Manager
Ensure that the Burger King unit achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed budget and P&L
As a Store Manager you will support and develop your team, ensuring that each colleague feels valued, supported, and able to grow both personal and professionally
Adhering to and ensuring delivery of brand standards
Overall responsibility for driving consistent high quality customer service and sales
Lead shifts including opening and closing the unit
What Skills & Knowledge you’ll need
A proven track record in managing and leading teams in a high volume, retail, or catering brand environment
You will have previous experience work to and delivering against budgets, P&L, labour costs and ratios and cost saving initiatives
An ability to build strong and positive relationships with stakeholders
Previous experience motivating and increasing the performance of your team with mentoring, training, and succession planning.
An ability to remain calm under pressure in a pressurised environment
You may be an assistant general manager or deputy manager who is aspiring to take their career to the next level, or you may already be a manager within the retail, catering or hospitality sectors such as a restaurant manager, general manager, catering manager or store manager looking for that next challenge. We want to hear from you!Where our customer’s journey pauses, yours just begins.Ready to start you journey with us, Apply today!*Please note internally this role is called Department Manager*Annual bonus of up to 20%, final value subject to location and performanceINDDM Want to know what it's like to work for us? Find out from our colleague Navi

For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Bolajoko.Awe@royalberkshire.nhs.uk.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please kindly contact Kate Dean (details below)

Retail Stocktaking Team Leader

Salary: Up to £33,480 (£29,000-£30,000 plus £290 per month car allowance)

Location: Reading

As a Retail Stocktaking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end to end stock taking service while on our client's sites. We require flexible availability, as the shift lengths may vary and you will be travelling to a different client site each day. You may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (5 in 7 day working shift pattern)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Full mileage or company car
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more please apply today!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Retail Stocktaking Team Leader

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55ph + £1.39 holiday pay) + Enhancements

Location: Reading

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

As a Retail Stocktaking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service while on our client's sites. The shifts lengths vary, and we require flexible availability, you will be required to travel to a different client site each day and may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (Up to 5 days in a 7-day working pattern and there is the possibility flexibility in the working days per week if required)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Full training in our systems and client procedures will be provided.

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

We look forward to receiving your application.

https://www.retailassetsolutions.com/who-we-are/

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Health visiting Operational Lead – Reading : Full time 37.5 hours Monday – Friday

Please note the PayScale currently in use in Agenda for Change 2023/2024. We will update the 2024/2025 PayScale once confirmed.


Interview will be held on 27th Sept 2024

Are you an experienced health visitor looking for an opportunity to further your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Visiting operational team lead based in Reading providing highly visible, professional leadership, management and expertise to the health visiting team.

You will need to be able to evidence a strong interest and passion for ensuring the service is accessible for all. You need to be a good team player, demonstrating strong leadership skills; requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with service users and a range of other agencies and professionals. You will beworking closely with other Children’s Service Leads pan Berkshire, in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and practices that meet Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and national Health Visiting standards.
• To be a proactive member of the 0-19 management team to ensure that best practice and learning is disseminated across the workforce quickly and effectively.
• Lead on workforce planning and recruitment alongside the service lead, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the uniqueness of the locality.
• Ensure the development of the workforce, promoting a culture of lifelong learning, reflective practice and personal development.
• Take responsibility for the service activity performance identifying potential risks and initiating action plans to minimise these.
• To lead by example, displaying a coaching style of leadership that mirrors the ethos and core values of the organisation which inspires and empowers staff.
• To act independently and on own initiative, setting a professional and positive example and encourages all team members to be innovative and adopt a problem-solving approach.
• Enable and empower all team members to take responsibility for service improvement by developing a culture of innovation and participation in the development of the service and service redesign.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The must have's for this role.

· To be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)

· Evidence of continued professional development

· Experience of working in an environment with high standards of governance and accountability

· Evidence of contribution to clinical supervisory or mentoring of less experienced staff

· Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call:Fiona Howell 0-19 Services Lead 07768 987992 orfiona.howell@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

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Administrator Coordinator

My client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth planning and execution of events, as well as managing transportation logistics.
Key responsibilities include: event coordination: organising times and dates for various events, ensuring all details are meticulously planned and communicated. Communication: Email transport managers to coordinate and confirm transportation arrangements.
Logistics Management: Organise and manage transport logistics to ensure timely and efficient travel arrangements.

Organisational Skills:
Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to handle scheduling, communication, and documentation tasks.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook.)
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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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IPAF Operator

We are looking for an IPAF Operator to start on one of our projects in the Reading area.

• You will be working on a commercial refurbishment, therefore we are looking for someone with a minimum of 1 years experience in operating with an IPAF ticket.
• You must ensure all lifts are being carried out following all the health and safety procedures implemented throughout the assignment.

To be successful the candidate must have:

• IPAF Ticket - 1B is a must.
• PPE
• CSCS card
• Previous experience working on a construction site.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2025 - ECTs are welcome to apply

St Anne’s is a one form entry Catholic Primary School situated in Caversham in Reading. We are currently seeking to appoint a KS1 teacher to join our team.

As a school, we are proud not only of our children’s academic achievements but also the breadth and depth of curriculum we offer, which includes high quality music, performing arts and sports provision.

We will offer you:

• Wonderful children and a vibrant school community
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A school committed to inclusive education and success for all

We are looking for someone who is:

• An enthusiastic and excellent classroom teacher
• Have a friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate commitment to helping children and parents
• Committed to the caring and inspiring Catholic ethos of our school

What the school offers its staff

To arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the position further, please contact Bridget Tobin on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk or telephone 0118 937 5537.

For an application pack, please download the forms from our website under Vacancies at www.st-annes.reading.sch.uk Applicants must complete a Catholic Education Service (CES) application form.

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email on head@st-annes.reading.sch.uk

Applications will be considered on submission and interviews arranged accordingly.

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safe working practices and safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position and all qualifications will be verified. We will also make online checks.

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.

Firmware Developer required to help design FPGA firmware across the full design lifecycle from requirements to delivery. You will focus on writing firmware to be deployed on FPGAs but an appreciation of electronics will aid your decision making, particularly knowledge of DSP, Radio communication, power, analogue or digital hardware.

Skills
Firmware development experience for FPGA implementation.
RF signal processing knowledge, ADC, DAC and DSP design.
Electronic design particularly RFSoC, MPSoC, Ultrascale or other Xilinx FPGAs with Vivado, Vitis or Petalinux design suites.
Laboratory equipment familiarity such as spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, network analysers etc.
2:1 or above Electronic, Communications or similar degree and ideally post grad MSc and PhD.
RTL Digital logic design and HDL programming in VHDL or Verilog.
Other technologies, Linux, Git, TCL, Embedded C programming

Role
FPGA firmware development of signal processing, glue logic, highspeed interface, testbench verification, FPGAs, SoCs and PLD.