Engineers for hire in Reading

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    3,763

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    4%
    Maintenance
    4%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    27%
    Vocational or technical training
    27%
    High school diploma or GED
    24%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • ENGIE
    • Discover Financial Services
    • Siemens
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    25%
    More than 5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,763 profiles for Engineers in Reading

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Engineer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £41,943 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,439 – £66,540 yearly
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  • Office Furniture Fitter

    Caversham

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCSCS Green Card

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManual HandlingMaintenancePlumbingElectrical ExperienceFirst Aid
  • PLUMBING AND HEATING LEVEL 2 ENGINEER

    Woodley

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceAsbestos AwarenessMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesPlumbingHand ToolsDriving
  • Lead Engineer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Abrasive Wheels CertificateBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDriving LicencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Mobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos Awareness+3 more

    Skills

    MaintenanceHVACPlumbingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Single Skilled Technician (Electrical)

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCategory a LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenanceElectrical Systems
  • Stair Lift Engineer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidMobile Elevating Work PlatformsLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTelecommunicationTechnical SupportTechnical WritingSoftware DevelopmentComputer Literacy
  • Site Maintenance Engineer – Warehouse Automation

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Electrical SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersElectrical ExperienceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+5 more

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeConveyor SystemsMaintenanceAircraft MaintenanceProgrammable Logic ControllersReactive Maintenance Implementation

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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?

The average time to fill an engineer role is 73 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: tanker driver, PLUMBING AND HEATING LEVEL 2 ENGINEER and HVAC engineer.

What level of education is common for an engineer?

Master's degree 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 13 years of professional experience.

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