Builders for hire in Reading

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    310

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organisational Skills5%
    Time Management4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED73%
    Vocational or technical training19%
    Bachelor's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    self employed
    Affinity Housing
    APEM Components Limited
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years22%

Browse Indeed's database of 310 profiles for Builders in Reading

Last updated: 1 Sept 2026

Builder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £33,506 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£44,506 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • General Builder

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingCOSHH ComplianceAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Painting and DecoratingCarpentryWoodworkingMasonryBricklayingBricklaying
  • Housing Officer customer service

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationWriting SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDyslexia SupportSpeech and Language Intervention SupportExperience Caring for Individuals with Sensory Impairments+13 more

    Skills

    Safeguarding CertificationCommunication SkillsFirst AidCustomer ServiceVerbal De-EscalationConflict Management
  • Warehouse

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftMasonryBricklayingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationBricklaying

    Skills

    Communication SkillsNumeracyMathsTask Prioritisation
  • Builder

    Twyford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Hand ToolsMaintenanceCarpentryWoodworkingDemolitionContruction Painting
  • Carpenter/Joiner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    CarpentryJoineryPlumbingPower ToolsRoofingMaintenance
  • Team Lead

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSNEBOSHMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCSCS Green Card

    Skills

    LeadershipHazard IdentificationReport WritingMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSafe Working at HeightTeam Leadership

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What's the average time to fill a builder role?

The average time to fill a builder role is 111 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do builders tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a builder include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a builder?

Common licenses or certifications for builders include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and CSCS.

What are some job titles related to builders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to builders include: system database builder, team lead and self employed – builder (canvas glamping tents).

What level of education is common for a builder?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a builder in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a builder?

Most builders have 10 years of professional experience.

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