Engineers for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organisational Skills4%Maintenance4%Education level
High school diploma or GED29%Vocational or technical training26%Master's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Meta (Facebook)
Accenture
JLL
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £42,053 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,683 – £66,278 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Drainage Engineer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
HGV LicenceDriving LicencePressure WasherHigh-Pressure Jetting UnitTemporary Traffic Light InstallationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipProblem ManagementCustomer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingOffice Furniture Fitter
Caversham
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCSCS Green CardSkills
Communication SkillsManual HandlingMaintenancePlumbingElectrical ExperienceFirst AidPLUMBING AND HEATING LEVEL 2 ENGINEER
Woodley
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceAsbestos AwarenessMathsEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesPlumbingHand ToolsDrivingEngineer
Pangbourne
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsRoute PlanningCustomer ServiceLogisticsFood PreparationLead Engineer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Abrasive Wheels CertificateBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDriving LicencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Mobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos Awareness+3 moreSkills
MaintenanceHVACPlumbingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSingle Skilled Technician (Electrical)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCategory a LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenanceElectrical Systems
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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?
The average time to fill an engineer role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do engineers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an engineer include: communication skills, organisational skills and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for engineers?
Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: Driving Licence, BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations and CSCS.
What are some job titles related to engineers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: senior systems specialist, principal technical engineer and PLUMBING AND HEATING LEVEL 2 ENGINEER.
What level of education is common for an engineer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an engineer in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an engineer?
Most engineers have 17 years of professional experience.
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