Careers
Read are committed to the ongoing development of our people and are always seeking new talent to complement our existing teams. Whatever the stage of your career or training, if you are motivated and keen, contact us to see what opportunities Read have to support your continued development.
Vacancies
Read are always interested in receiving applications for new candidates.
If you think you have something different, innovative or special to offer, why not get in touch at careers@readconstruction.co.uk and see where it leads.
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving license.
Please note - we only recruit directly, agency applications will not be considered.
Graduate Programme
Read support the progression of enthusiastic, motivated, professional individuals, who have a passion for the Built Environment. We have a proven track record of developing candidates through the support and mentorship of existing staff, and through our links with local Universities and Higher Education bodies. We offer a varied development programme, to enable our people to progress within their preferred management field.
To gain a better understanding of career progression and options within Read please contact us at careers@readconstruction.co.uk
Apprenticeships
Read are proud to support our apprentices, via training that combines on-the-job training with related technical instruction. Promoting trade values and skill sets, our apprentices are evaluated for progression, to establish individuals proficient in all aspects of their trade, including knowledge, skills and know-how on the job.
Read have close ties with local colleges to seek talented candidates, who will form the future of our construction business.
Read are currently seeking individuals for Joinery and Groundworks apprenticeships. To find out more about Apprenticeships with Read please contact us at careers@readconstruction.co.uk
Always thriving on fresh challenges.
Here at Read, we love to propel ourselves into fresh territory and our team are ready to hear from you regarding any new projects and ventures. Be sure to get in touch as we'd love you to be a part of our ever expanding client list.
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National Apprentice Week »
National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the success of apprenticeships and looks to encourage more people to consider taking the apprenticeship route. Read are proud of our apprentice intake scheme, with people development and retention of individuals being a key business priority. Read this »
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Meet the Buyer - Telford »
Businesses from Telford and surrounding areas are invited to a virtual Meet the buyer event, with the potential of working on a local primary school extension project. Read Construction, the main contractor, is looking to connect with local businesses at Read this »
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Shrewsbury Meet the Buyer Event »
Businesses from Shrewsbury and surrounding areas are invited to a virtual Meet the buyer event, with the potential of working on a local secondary school extension project. Read Construction, the main contractor, is looking to connect with local businesses at Read this »
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Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award for Read »
Read are delighted to have achieved the Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award 2020. The prestigious Silver ERS Award made by the Ministry of Defence recognise employers who have actively demonstrated their support for the Armed Forces community through Read this »
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Wrexham Meet the Buyer »
Meet the Buyer Thursday 25th June Local businesses are invited to a virtual Meet the Buyer event, with the potential of working on a local primary school extension project. Read Construction, the main contractor, is looking to connect with local Read this »
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COVID-19 Statement - A Message from our Directors »
Read Construction have always held the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the public as our top priority. For that reason, Read Construction made the difficult decision to close our sites as of yesterday (24th March 2020). The decision Read this »
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Read Choose Nightingale House for Charity Donations »
Read Construction have announced their nominated charity for 2020 will be Nightingale House Hospice. The news comes as the construction company recently handed over phase one of the modernisation project, which includes an expanded Day Service Centre. Read will kick Read this »
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Read wins Careers Wales Valued Partner Award »
Read Construction has scooped a gold award for our work in helping students prepare for their future careers. We were delighted to have received a Valued Partner Award recognising the support we give to schools and young Read this »
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