Temporary | Contract | Permanent Recruitment
Recruitment Agencies in Reading
Recruitment Direct UK supplies temporary, contract and permanent staff to employers throughout Reading and the wider Berkshire area. Most candidates we place in Reading travel from within 12 miles.
The Reading Employment Market
Areas we cover around Reading
Reading, the surrounding commercial and residential areas.
Recruitment Sectors in Reading
We supply temporary, contract and permanent staff across every sector below in Reading.
Civil Engineering
Site engineers · Setting-out engineers · Machine operators · Forepersons
Civil Engineering recruitmentEngineering
Mechanical engineers · Electrical engineers · Maintenance engineers · CAD technicians
Engineering recruitmentRenewable Energy
Wind-energy technicians · Solar-energy personnel · Electrical engineers · Project managers
Renewable Energy recruitmentFacilities Management
Facilities managers · Maintenance technicians · Cleaners · Caretakers
Facilities Management recruitmentLogistics
HGV drivers · Warehouse operatives · Forklift drivers · Transport planners
Logistics recruitmentEducation
Teachers · Classroom assistants · Learning-support staff · Cover supervisors
Education recruitmentIT & Technology
Software developers · IT-support engineers · Data analysts · Systems administrators
IT & Technology recruitmentCommercial & Office
Administrators · Receptionists · Customer-service advisers · Payroll staff
Commercial & Office recruitmentTemporary, Contract and Permanent Recruitment in Reading
Temporary
Cover for absence, seasonal peaks and short-notice demand in Reading, often starting within 24 hours.
Contract
Fixed-term and project personnel for defined assignments across Berkshire.
Permanent
Screened, referenced permanent hires for employers in Reading, from operatives to management.
Why Employers in Reading Choose Us
- Supplying staff since 2006
- 24/7 AI-supported applicant screening
- Right to Work and compliance checks on every candidate
- Constructionline Gold, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001, REC member
- High-volume capability for project and site starts
- Consultant-reviewed CVs, not automated CV dumps
Reading Recruitment FAQs
Which sectors do you recruit for in Reading?
Recruitment Direct UK recruits across 11 sectors in Reading and the wider Berkshire area. We cover all 11 sectors in Reading.
How quickly can you supply temporary staff in Reading?
We operate 24/7 with AI-supported applicant screening, so sourcing for Reading vacancies starts as soon as requirements are confirmed. Candidates local to Reading can often start within 24 hours.
Where do candidates placed in Reading travel from?
Most travel from within 12 miles, including Reading and the surrounding commercial and residential areas.
Do you supply permanent staff in Reading?
Yes. We recruit permanent employees across every sector in Reading, from operational and skilled trades through to technical, professional and management appointments. All candidates are Right to Work checked and compliance screened before submission.
Is Recruitment Direct UK a local agency to Reading?
Recruitment Direct UK has supplied staff since 2006 from our office in Linlithgow, West Lothian, with nationwide coverage. Reading is serviced with dedicated consultant support and a local candidate pool across Berkshire.
Need Staff in Reading?
Tell us the roles you need filled and our team will begin sourcing screened temporary, contract or permanent candidates.



