Material specialist Work, Jobs in Reading, Brk (with Salaries)

Assistant Technician
University of Reading —Reading
- £24,685 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Warehouse experience
13d
Waste Handling & Collection Driver
iWaste —Arborfield
- £14.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Driving
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
14d
Metal Recycling Weighbridge Operator (Apprentice)
Collard Group Ltd —Wokingham
- From £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Events & Digital Marketing Coordinator
Oakley Food Projects —Wokingham
- £22,450 - £25,650 a year
- Part-time
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
Project Specialist - Clinical Registry Coordinator - UK Based
IQVIA —Reading
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
Trainee Print Technician (Large Format)
Supersize Print —Amersham
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Quality control
- Paid training
Quick apply
Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote - UK)
IQVIA —Reading
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
Social Content Creator and Videographer
Playlist Live —Reading
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- AI
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
13d
Intelligence Processor
Surrey Police —Woking
- £26,875 - £29,670 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- Typing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Specialist Sales Consultant
Reassured —Basingstoke
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Production Manager
Tecna —Farnborough
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Office Administrator
Henley Theatre Services —Wallingford
- From £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Databases
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Research Associate, Assay Development
OraSure Technologies Inc. —Oxford
- £20,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Procurement Specialist
Garner Osborne Circuits Ltd —Newbury
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Estate Agent Selling Luxury Homes
Fine & Country —Woking
- £100,000 - £120,000 a year
- Remote
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Goods In Assistant
Fugro —Wallingford
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Lab Logistics Operative
Avantor —Slough
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
10d
Sr. Quality Specialist
IQVIA —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Quality control
12d
Site Activation Specialist - UK based
IQVIA —Reading
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
15h
VodafoneThree - Change Lead
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount

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Assistant Technician

University of Reading -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£24,685 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Laboratory experience
Technical support
Shipping & receiving
Warehouse experience
Computer skills
Manual handling
Materials handling
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

Salary

Grade 3 £24,685 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Academic and Administrative Support, Technical

Date posted

10/08/2026

Job reference

SRF53861

Full-time, Permanent Contract

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 31st Aug 2026

Interviews date: 16th Sep 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) must already have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently of University sponsorship. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Technician to support the receipt and delivery of goods, maintenance activities within specialist areas, stock control, and record keeping for supplies and materials, including laboratory coats, liquid nitrogen, glassware, biologicals and chemicals, in support of teaching and research activities. Full Health and Safety training will be provided. The post holder will support defined activities within Operations and across Technical Services.

About the role

Working within a friendly and supportive team, you will help maintain high standards of organisation, safety and customer service. Full training will be provided on specialist equipment, procedures and health and safety requirements, making this an excellent opportunity to develop a career in technical support.

You will:

Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of goods and supplies.
Support stock control and maintain accurate records.
Help monitor and maintain specialist equipment and facilities.
Assist with equipment inventory checks and basic maintenance activities.
Safely move and relocate equipment and materials as required.
Work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality support to staff and students.
Follow University health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

About you

You will be practical, organised and reliable, with a positive attitude towards learning new skills and working as part of a team. You will enjoy a varied role, be comfortable following procedures and instructions, and take pride in delivering an efficient and helpful service.

You will have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A methodical approach to organising and prioritising work.
Good basic IT skills.
A willingness to learn and undertake training.
An awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
The ability to carry out manual handling activities safely.

Qualifications and experience

Good general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications).
Experience in a customer-facing, technical, stores, warehouse, laboratory, facilities or similar environment would be advantageous.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Experience handling equipment, stock, supplies or materials would be beneficial, but is not essential.
A willingness to develop skills and knowledge through training.
Previous experience in a technical support or laboratory environment would be welcomed but is not required, as full training will be provided.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and professional Technical Services team supporting teaching and research facilities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to service improvements, and play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and high-quality environments.

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Scott O’Brien

Contact Job Title: Associate Director of Operations

Contact Email address: [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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material specialist jobs in reading, brk

Assistant Technician

Waste Handling & Collection Driver

Metal Recycling Weighbridge Operator (Apprentice)

Events & Digital Marketing Coordinator

Project Specialist - Clinical Registry Coordinator - UK Based

Trainee Print Technician (Large Format)

Data Acquisition Specialist - External Data (Remote - UK)

Social Content Creator and Videographer

Intelligence Processor

Specialist Sales Consultant

Production Manager

Office Administrator

Research Associate, Assay Development

Procurement Specialist

Estate Agent Selling Luxury Homes

Goods In Assistant

Lab Logistics Operative

Sr. Quality Specialist

Site Activation Specialist - UK based

VodafoneThree - Change Lead

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