Jobs in Reading | December 2024 Opportunities

Working for us as our Driver/Branch Assistant you will be out and about much of the day delivering and collecting our equipment and then when you’re done with you will head back to base to join the team in the branch. This is a great opportunity to join our team if you are looking for a role where your customer service skills are put to good use and you enjoy being on the open road whilst taking everything in your stride. Key Responsibilities Carry out all deliveries and collections as allocated to you by your line manager Giving clear and confident demonstration of equipment to customers when required Display professional customer service at all times whilst on site and driving the company vehicle Ensuring all equipment is stored safely and correctly whilst in branch and in transit Assist in any other ad hoc duties within the branch What We’re Looking For We expect that you do have some driving experience and a good knowledge of the area You enjoy meeting people and understand and can demonstrate what great customer service looks like With an interest in machinery, you will have basic knowledge of how equipment works and or be keen to learn and widen your own expertise Basic knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace Full driving licence essential What We Can Offer You Competitive Salary Salary Sacrifice Pension 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays Free Tool Hire Life Assurance cover 3 x Salary Share Save Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Recommend a Friend Scheme Learning & Development Opportunities Cycle to Work Scheme Long Service Recognition My Vp Discounts – discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands EE Mobile Contract Discount Discounted Gym Membership Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan) Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining A Little Bit About Us Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK. Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK. At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence. If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today. Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. Salary: Competitive Shift Hours: 40 per week.

WORKING WITH US We are motivated by a relentless determination to create the world’s most capable tool watches. Our mission is to be there at the limits of possibility in adventure and exploration; we are inspired by those individuals who prove that anything is possible and epitomise our mantra… ‘Take It Further.’ We’ve therefore created an environment that supports our colleagues with this mission; embracing ‘The Spirit of the Adventurer,’ ‘The Attitude of the Adventurer’ and the ‘Focus of the Adventurer.’ The adventurer strives to push the limits of possibility with a relentless determination to achieve what others thought impossible. We know that together we will succeed. A successful expedition relies on everyone playing their part. The power of all far exceeds that of one. At Bremont we share the load, we know that we shine brightest when we shine together. These core values are at the heart of everything we do; fuelling personal growth and driving us towards extraordinary achievements. At Bremont You are the Explorer… This is the Expedition… Enjoy the Adventure KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The flagship boutique is often the first and most impactful point of contact for many customers. As such, the sales associate plays a critical role in shaping perceptions, fostering loyalty, and ensuring that every customer leaves with a lasting impression, who will strive to deliver exceptional customer experience, uphold the standards of our boutique but has a sales driven mindset. As a flagship sales associate, there is an expectation to act as a brand ambassador, providing seamless and elevated customer experience that reflects our values, heritage and craftmanship of Bremont. Beyond sales, this role is pivotal in building long-term relationships with clients. There will be a requirement to host tours for a compelling experience through our facility, which is an opportunity to build stronger connections with our audience, turning visitors into lifelong advocates for Bremont. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Delivering exceptional service, offering personalised, knowledgeable and attentive service that enhances customer shopping experience. Cultivating client relationships, by building trust and loyalty through genuine engagement, fostering a sense of exclusivity and belonging among our community. Showcasing brand expertise, demonstrating a deep understanding of our watches, heritage and craftmanship to confidently educate and inspire customers. Driving boutique excellence, contributing to the flagship’s reputation as a destination of excellence by maintaining visual merchandising standards, assisting in events and supporting the broader team’s success. Representing our values, embodying professionalism and pride in the brand always. Delivering a compelling tour experience, guiding visitors through our facilities with enthusiasm and expertise, showcasing our processes and craftmanship that defines Bremont. Educating with passion, sharing the Bremont story, including our history, core values and technical innovations, in a way that inspires and engages our guests. Ensuring professionalism, creating a welcoming environment and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in every interaction. Proactive mindset, always seeking out new opportunities, whether it’s following up past clients, and networking to extend connections, with an emphasis to build on the footfall to the Wing. Goal orientation, keeping sales budgets in focus and developing strategies to meet and exceed them. Continuous improvement, reflecting on each sale, identify best approach for refinement for future interactions with clients, and adopt a self-learning approach. PERSON SPECIFICATION An Infectious passion for luxury and craftsmanship, who can inspire guests during any interactions at the Wing, with a genuine interest in fine watchmaking and luxury goods (no previous watch experience required) Outstanding communication skills who can articulate complex concepts in a clear, engaging and personable manner. Exceptional listening skills are equally important to understand and respond to unique clients needs. Sales-Driven mindset, who has a proactive approach to achieving and exceeding sales target while maintaining a focus on building long term client relationships. Confidence in identifying opportunities, handling objections and closing sales with professionalism and finesse. Customer centric attitude, with a warm and welcoming demeanour, who has the ability to create meaningful and memorable experiences for boutique clients and tour attendees. Attention to detail and professionalism, who is meticulous in maintaining the visual presentation of the boutique and ensuring every element of the customer and tour experience reflects our high standards. Punctuality, reliability and a strong sense of accountability are essential in representing Bremont at all times. Familiarity with CRM practices, excel and word. COMPANY BENEFITS 20 days holiday entitlement from the off, increasing accordingly to length of service Life cover Excellent length of service awards featuring the issuing of those Bremont timepieces we are all so proud to produce. Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches, with great ‘family and friends’ Sales. Unique retail discounts for many different brands, available both locally and online. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave. Wellbeing initiatives including counselling and 24/7 financial & legal advice. Strong support regarding time off for you partake in any commendable volunteer work. A day’s holiday for you to celebrate your birthday We’re a sociable bunch and plan several social events throughout the year. Training programmes offered with a focus on career development within the company. A fantastic and enviable new facility in which to work, very near the town centre We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests

Live the cabin crew life Join our team as Emirates cabin crew and see the world as you work. This is your opportunity to be part of the world's largest international airline. Look forward to a tax-free salary, free accommodation and great travel perks for you and your family. Make Dubai your home and enjoy all the benefits of this vibrant city. If you're ready for a career that takes you places, apply online now and start your adventure with Emirates. Starting Salary & Flying Pay Your pay is made up of three components: a fixed basic salary, an hourly pay for operated flights and an overseas meal allowance. Basic salary: AED 4,430 / month Flying Pay: AED 63.75 / hour based on avg. 80-100 hours / month Average Total Pay: AED 10,170 / month (USD 2,770, EUR 2,710 or GBP 2,280) These are approximate numbers for Grade II (Economy Class). Hotel accommodation as well as transport to and from the airport is provided by the company. We are looking for: 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience Positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures High school graduate (Grade 12) Fluency in written and spoken English (ability to speak another language is an advantage) Arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes and minimum height of 160 cm which will enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types No visible tattoos while you're in Emirates cabin crew uniform (cosmetic and bandage coverings are not allowed) Can adapt to new people, new places and new situations As Emirates cabin crew, you will be based in Dubai and will need to meet the UAE's employment visa requirements For further information and to apply click the Apply Now

Production Operative Compton (between Didcot & Newbury) Immediate Start Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 07.00 to 16.00 (15.00 finish on Friday) Pay: £12.50 to £13.00 ph M4 Recruitment are recruiting for Production Operatives to work for our Client based at Compton (between Didcot and Newbury) Applicants must have their own transport due to location Duties: To assist in production of bespoke flight cases Use of hand tools Some heavy lifting involved Assisting in unloading and loading of vehicles Any other duties as required This is a temp to perm position with immediate start for the right candidate. If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, then please apply with your CV or call M4 Specialist Recruitment, Bicester. M4 Specialist are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above mentioned position has been obtained

Warehouse Operative - Six Months Fixed Term Contract Overall, Purpose of the Role: Ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of high quality electronic equipment and goods and products to maintain business operations. General and Task Management · Take delivery of goods and supplies · Packing and dispatching equipment to customers in the UK and to our European subsidiaries and manufacturing plants · Storing of goods appropriately in our Warehouse · Moving stock either by hand or using lifting equipment · Loading goods for dispatch · Input data regarding stock, delivery notes and shipping labels into a computerised system (SAP) · Keep accurate stock records · Carry out stock counts as and when required · Keep paperwork up to date · Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures · Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others · Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency Skills and Attributes: · Able to work well as part of a team · Ability to work accurately and methodically · Good numeracy and IT skills · Good communication skills · Ability to plan and organise work · Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items · An understanding of health and safety requirements · Flexible approach to duties and tasks · Good understanding of customer deliverable and the impact of failure and cost of poor quality Qualifications and Experience Levels: · GCSEs level, Key Skills Level 1, NVQ Level 1 · Previous experience

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Maidenhead. £24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression. Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills. Support workers will empower and encourage customers to maximise their skills and choices. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: - Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers - Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities - Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan - Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals - Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking' - Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment - Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation - Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community - Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service - Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement - Approachable and open behaviour - Prefers working as part of a group or team - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised - Flexible - Open to feedback and self development - Is essentially customer-focused - Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude - Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours - Understanding of mental health difficulties and therapeutic methods of support: Mental health difficulties include depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorder and psychosis What you'll bring: Essential: - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector Desirable: - Experience working with care leavers - Experience working with those displaying mental health difficulties - Experience using therapeutic models of support About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for

Van Driver Vanta Staffing Reading are recruiting for a Van Driver to work for our client based in the Wokingham area. This will involve multiple collections and deliveries, a perfect role for drivers who want consistent work with a prestigious company. Requirements of a Van Driver: Minimum 6 months van driving (Cat B) recent experience. Be able to complete multiple collections and deliveries No more than 6 points (No DR or IN) Details: Salary: £11.50ph - £11.60ph Working hours: Monday to Friday Location: Wokingham Duration: On going, potential to go permanent for the right candidate Role of a Van Driver: Complete multiple collections and deliveries Complete vehicle checks Being flexible and able to complete runs safely Local radius of working / some London driving will be required If you are interested in the role, please

Area Relief Security Officer, Zero Hours, depending on acceptance of offered shifts. Area Security Officer required for shifts at various sites in the areas of Slough, Woking, Bracknell, Hayes, Wokingham, and Reading. Shifts WILL include days, nights and weekends as required. Duties include access control, patrolling, locking, and unlocking of buildings, CCTV Monitoring, Reception cover and other security tasks as required. Previous Front of House Security or Receptionist role experience an advantage and exceptional communication skills and personal appearance are essential. Applicants must have full availability for days, nights and weekends as required. Own transport essential due to locations. Applicants must be available for immediate start. Applicants must hold a valid SIA licence. Applicant must be able to present 5-year employment/education history upon application. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. Job Type: Permanent Schedule: Day shift Night shift Weekend availability Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: Site Specific Benefits: Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Experience: security: 1 year

We are looking for a full time candidate to join our well established client in the Reading area. Duties: Ensuring all trollies are in the designated bays Keeping Car Park clean, tidy and safe at all times Assisting with customer enquiries Transporting trollies to different locations on site with company vehicle Requirements: In date Driving License Good time keeping Polite and courteous Working Hours & Pay: 2pm-10pm across 5 day week Must be available to work