General worker Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Assistant Technician
University of Reading —Reading
- £24,685 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Warehouse experience
11d
General Assistant
GLL —Reading
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
Grounds Maintenance Operative – Reading & Surrounding Areas (Berkshire/Surrey)
Titan Facilities Services —Reading
- £13 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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Receptionist
Change Grow Live —Reading
- £26,296.03 a year
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Live In Care Assistant
Ashridge Home Care —Maidenhead
- £854 - £1,050 a week
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
DOMESTIC ABUSE REFUGE ADVOCATE
I Choose Freedom —Farnborough
- £25,291.00 - £26,227.50 a year
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Assistant Legal Counsel - Entry Level
Kone —Woking
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- English
- Contracts
2d
202608: Prison Officer - HMP Huntercombe
Ministry of Justice —Reading
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Potter
Clayful Creations —Slough
- From £13 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
Quick apply
10h
Part Time Caretaker and Grounds Person
Crowthorne Parish Council —Crowthorne
- £13,558.30 - £14,685.46 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- English
- Free parking
Quick apply
Recreation Assistant
GLL —Reading
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
2d
Operational Support - Heathrow Airport
Kone —Slough
- Overtime
- Salesforce
- Writing skills
- English
12d
General Porter
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust —Frimley
- £26,618 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- Maths
- Employee discount
2d
Gardener/Estate Worker Position includes 1-bed cottage with all utility bills paid
Private Household —Farnham
- £20,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Cleaning
Quick apply
7d
Driver/Passenger Attendant
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £26,824 - £29,064 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Employee discount
Physiotherapy Assistant
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust —Slough
- £26,618 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Patient care
- Computer skills
2d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Basingstoke
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Laboratory (Chemical) Technician
Palace International Ltd. (trading as Spectro | Jet-Care) —Odiham
- £26,000 - £29,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Assistant Facilities Manager
CBRE —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic maths
3d
Lifeguard
GLL —Reading
- £13.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service

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Assistant Technician

University of Reading -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£24,685 a year
11 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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