154 jobs found in Bedford

Town Planner - Bedford HA 9390 Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience An excellent opportunity has become available for a Town Planner to join an established planning and development consultancy in Bedford. The team currently offer a wide variety of property management and planning services to their clients who include land owners and housebuilders. For this role it is anticipated that the successful Town Planner will: Have a BSc / MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline Be MRTPI qualified (or close to achieving this) Have a minimum of 2 years combined public and private sector planning experience Hold a full UK driver's licence Duties: Preparing and submitting complex planning applications and appeals Undertaking the strategic promotion of land through the local plan process Liaising with clients and local authorities Preparing reports and statements In return the company are offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities. Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the environmental sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ALLAN on or email your CV to and we will get back to you.

Are you technically strong in SharePoint & SharePoint Online? Enjoy working within Modern Workplace and EUC teams? Want to help carve the roadmap for a 4-year £25M EUC modernisation programme? Keen to affect change for 10k employees across 30 countries? Have the desire to work with EUC Architects to drive serious change? As SharePoint Platform Engineer you'll be joining a newly formed team responsible for bringing the business' Office on Demand dream to life, as part of £20M programme over the next 4 years. Needless to say, your role will be instrumental in revolutionising the way your colleagues work like never seen before - Anywhere, anytime, anyplace. Location : 1-2 days in the office per week (Bedfordshire), 3-4 from home Free on-site parking + direct London trains in as little as 1 hour. Salary & Benefits : £50-60k <20% bonus 7% pension contribution, life assurance, The Company: When it comes to innovation and scale few can compare. Not only the largest company in their sector but it's platforms keep over 100 million users connected around the world. At peak their applications are used by over 20 million customers a month resulting in £1M of daily transitions, 40k concurrent users and 250 changes a second. Experience needed: Strong domain knowledge across both SharePoint & SharePoint online Ideally you'll have experience with Azure Well versed with wider areas of the M365 application stack Must have worked on full end to end projects on a large scale Exposure working in a split on-site & outsourced/3rd party environment What you can expect: To be a SharePoint domain expert and the tip of speer when it comes to technical knowledge, acting as a go-to in your area Collaborate with an Architecture team that spans Identity & Access Management, Productivity & Collaboration, Enterprise Management & Tooling and End User Hardware, highlighting opportunities to improve & evolve platforms. Governing the EUC life cycle - The opportunity to and help to execute the technical strategy and business goals by thinking big picture not just immediate resolution, Work with a range of 3rd party suppliers and internal teams to provide EUC services across a large enterprise business and ensure designs or change requests meet required standards Provide Technical oversight to Programmes, Projects and BAU Ahead of the curve - Provide detailed review of upcoming releases/patches & major platform/component updates Provide 3rd line/deep-dive support where appropriate Work within an incredibly passionate team, driven by a well-respected and equally passionate Head of department, with a one team approach to delivery

Electricians Checkatrade, the UK's number one website for finding quality trades, are looking for experienced and professional Electricians nationwide to help meet the vast homeowner demand currently being received. This opportunity will allow you to choose your own hours and areas you wish to work in. A variety of jobs need undertaking including: Fault Finding Rewires Installations & Repairs Lighting Safety Checks & more Whether you're looking for larger scale work or a few small jobs to fill the gaps in your diary get in touch to see what we have available in your area. Minimum requirements: Proof of ID (Passport/Drivers Licence) Proof of address Right to live/work in the UK Public Liability Insurance To undertake certain jobs other necessary qualifications may also be required If you're interested or would like more information, apply using the link below and one of our team will be in touch.

Relief Nursery Nurse We are seeking a Support Team member to join us as a Relief Nursery Nurse at Lavenders Day Nursery in Bedford. This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a flexible work option, without minimum or guaranteed hours, all year round or term time only. Ideally we are seeking candidates who are available to work varied shifts between the nursery open and close times. Your flexibility will determine whether you choose the relief shifts we have available. We welcome applications from qualified and unqualified candidates. As a member of our Support Team you will have the option to work hours in our other nurseries local to you too. You will work as part of a team to deliver high quality standards of childcare across the nursery and ensuring that every child thrives in a safe environment. You will provide children under 5 with a 'Sound Foundation' for life. Your role as a Relief Nursery Nurse in our nursery Support Team will include: * Supporting children's 'learning journeys' whilst in our care * Promoting partnerships with families * Ensuring the wellbeing of each child is met and encouraging every child to thrive in our care * Safeguarding all children in our care We are offering a starting pay rate of £9.00-£10.82 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Our benefits package is designed to support you personally and recognise professional achievements: * Potential for an annual tax-free cash bonus as an employee-owner * Cash rewards for going 'Beyond Expectation' * 50% childcare discount from day one * Annual awards dinner, staff conferences and nursery achievement celebrations * Unlimited £500 recommend a friend scheme * Qualification reward payments * Digital learning journeys and paperless planning As employee owners we are committed to providing sustainable and socially responsible environments within all of our nurseries and encourage our children to get involved in a range of environmental activities and projects. Successful Relief Nursery Nurse applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation, undertake a DBS and provide at least two satisfactory references prior to commencing employment. This position may interest you if have previously worked in a nursery setting as a Nursery Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Officer, Nursery Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner. By submitting this application you agree to the Childbase Partnership Ltd privacy policy

Job Title: Customer Service Assistant Location: BCA Thurleigh Salary: £22,000 Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1 in every 3 Saturday Mornings! Job Status: Permanent Who we are We're the biggest name in Europe's vehicle remarketing industry, selling 1.3m vehicles per annum, across 60 locations and with a turnover of £2billion. We believe our people are the best in the business, they are friendly, expert and professional. BCA is so much more than selling cars, from the dock to defleet and beyond, BCA touches over 3.5m vehicles a year, working with OEMs, fleet operators and dealers to provide the backbone of the UK's automotive supply chain. From technical and logistics services for new vehicles, refurbishment, storage and logistics for the growing used sector and the core remarketing and auction operation, BCA offers the economies of scale and diversity of services to meet the needs of an impressive portfolio of customers. Why work for BCA We are always interested in talented people to join our team. Because our employees are so important, we treat them properly. We try to make working for BCA rewarding in every sense, including a positive work environment, training and development opportunities as well as exciting career options. As a company we are very charity focused with regular events taking place throughout the year to support various charitable organisations. Purpose of the role: To be an integral part of the branch customer service team by offering high levels of customer service and quality resolutions to buyer, vendor, and third party queries and disputes. Role Accountabilities: Providing end-to-end query resolution service by phone and email Own the third party/vendor recharge process to ensure BCA costs are recouped Record queries accurately and efficiently by adding notes to the system Take on general customer service duties as required in order to meet the needs of the department and the site as a whole Escalate more complex issues to the Customer Service Manager Take on other responsibilities outside of normal role as required Technical skills: Excellent customer service skills Patient and attentive Problem Solver Good administration skills Excellent phone manner Good communication, active listening and interpersonal skills Team player, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels Action & customer focused Microsoft office knowledge Excellent attention to detail Experience in a fast paced office environment Stakeholder Engagement: Customer Service Manager - follow instructions provided by the Team Leader/Coordinator to deliver on operational KPI's All branch colleagues Knowledge and Experience: Essential: Previous customer service experience in fast paced environment Confident administration skills with excellent attention to detail Experience in dealing with high call volumes Preferable: Competent Microsoft Office knowledge We offer plenty of benefits to our staff including: Onsite parking Discounts in the onsite canteen (some sites) Employee Assistance Programme Eye care scheme Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers Cycle to work scheme Training/apprenticeship offering Discounts in AA memberships Deals on new cars Company pension scheme Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

When you hear the words 'four-stroke engine' what do you feel? If it makes you want to pick up a tool and get your hands dirty then this may be the job for you. You would be working as a Field Service Technician within a business which generates green energy from landfill gases. We all know that Green Energy is the future, and is a sector which has been booming even during the current crisis. Your job would focus on the maintenance of large Jenbacher engines across multiple sites mainly clustered around Bedfordshire, but also covering Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Full training will be provided, so as long as you have a good general knowledge of engine repair and the willingness to learn then you will be capable of this role. You would be working for a business which is large enough to offer you a career, rather than just a job. But they are also small enough that the CEO will know your name. so this is a place where if you perform well you will be recognised and rewarded for it. You will be joining a team who are supportive and always ready to help each other, although you'll have a lot of autonomy on a day-to-day basis. Your travel is expensed, your vehicle, tools and workwear are supplied and you will receive quarterly bonuses on top of your normal wage. There are two roles available. The first focuses on reactive maintenance and is worked on a rotating shift pattern of days, early shifts and late shifts which gives you every fifth week off. That's 10 weeks a year free before you've even used any annual leave. This role pays £34,000 - £37,000 plus up to 15% bonus. The second role is focused on scheduled servicing and is a Monday-to-Friday days-based position with no call-out rota. This role pays £25,000 - £33,000 depending on experience, plus up to 15% bonus. If you're mechanically-minded, self-motivated and believe you can make a difference then please apply for more info To find out more about Huxley Engineering, please visit our website Huxley Engineering, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Currently recruiting for a Trend Research Engineer for a large well know automotive client. The automotive industry is transforming from over a century long businesses that relied on car production and sales, the industry now aims at becoming 0 emission mobility provider. This change is influenced by various technical and non-technical factors including for example the availability of new technolog...... click apply for full job details

Our fast expanding client is currently looking for a Mechanical Assembler / Fitter to join their growing team! You must have experience of assembling large metal parts, balancing experience would be a great advantage! You will: View priority build board and select kit of parts for next assembly. Establish assembly operations from parts list, working instructions and drawings. Check kit for correct parts and refer to stores or supervision over any discrepancies. Operate overhead travelling gantry crane and provide correct slinging procedure to load and transport large items. Assemble and test products to specification, referring to working instructions and drawings, using air gun and spanners, paying particular attention to cleanliness of parts. Report to supervision any error found in component parts and problems leading to difficulty in assembly. Also report any deficiency in tool or measuring equipment. Ensure required standards of safety are adhered to and good housekeeping is maintained in the work areas. Use the PPE provided at all times. Report any health and safety concerns to supervision or the health and safety representative. Provide support for requirements of ISO 9001. To support the implementation of ABS, the continuous improvement process. To carry out production and operations related tasks set by the Value Stream Manager. Skills/Experience requirements To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Working to engineering drawings Good manual dexterity Experience with building assemblies Ability to work efficiently to deadlines Good attention to detail Flexible and hardworking Ability to prioritise Calm under pressure A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent Previous experience within a similar assembly environment Shift Patterns 6am to 2.30pm Monday - Thursday and 6am to 10.30am Friday. You may occasionally be asked to support with the 2.30pm - 11pm Monday - Thursday and 10.30am - 15.00pm Friday shift. Apply today for a swift response!

Our fast expanding client in the Bedford area is currently looking for a CNC Machine Cell Setter/Operator to join them. You will set and operate a cell of CNC and manual machines, to perform a simultaneous and inter-related sequence of operations on components in compliance with specification. Summary of Duties The CNC Machine Cell Setter/Operator will: Work in an environment of continuous improvement and follow the Right First Time philosophy in the manufacture of quality parts. Refer to drawings, tool list and set-up sheet to obtain appropriate tooling and measuring equipment and return upon completion of job. Mark out if required, load and unload components manually or by jib crane to work piece chucks or fixtures. Set correctly and secure. Set the CNC machine tools to program setting sheet, using multiple tooling stations. Set gearshaper m/c. Operate the CNC controls, having a basic understanding of machine tool programming and produce component parts to company standards. Operate semi-automatic gearshaper. Carry out dimensional and visual checks using appropriate measuring equipment and gauges, to ensure components meet inspection standards. Ensure required standards of safety are adhered to, machine cleanliness and routine machine lubrication is carried out. Report to supervision any machine tool or measuring instrument defect to minimise scrap and downtime. Participate in Kaizen activities to improve processes and increase efficiency. Skills/Experience requirements To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Working to engineering drawings Good manual dexterity Experience with CNC machines Ability to work efficiently to deadlines Programming with fanuc control for offsets would be an advantage but not essential. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent Previous experience with CNC Machines Shift patterns 6am to 2.30pm Monday - Thursday and 6am to 10.30am Friday. You may also need to work a second shift if required which would be 2.30pm - 11pm Monday - Thursday and 10.30am - 15.00pm Friday. Overtime is available. Apply today for a swift response!

Internal Communications Officer (12 month FTC), Bedford - The Company - Internal Communications Officer An established and trusted organisation are on the lookout for an engaging and experienced internal communications professional to join in this newly created role! This position is an initial fixed term contract but there is a real chance to be made permanent! The Role - Internal Commun...... click apply for full job details

Relief Nursery Nurse We are seeking a Support Team member to join us as a Relief Nursery Nurse at Lavenders Day Nursery in Bedford. This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a flexible work option, without minimum or guaranteed hours, all year round or term time only. Ideally we are seeking candidates who are available to work varied shifts between the nursery open and close times. Your flexibility will determine whether you choose the relief shifts we have available. We welcome applications from qualified and unqualified candidates. As a member of our Support Team you will have the option to work hours in our other nurseries local to you too. You will work as part of a team to deliver high quality standards of childcare across the nursery and ensuring that every child thrives in a safe environment. You will provide children under 5 with a 'Sound Foundation' for life. Your role as a Relief Nursery Nurse in our nursery Support Team will include: Supporting children's 'learning journeys' whilst in our care Promoting partnerships with families Ensuring the wellbeing of each child is met and encouraging every child to thrive in our care Safeguarding all children in our care We are offering a starting pay rate of £9.00-£10.82 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Our benefits package is designed to support you personally and recognise professional achievements: Potential for an annual tax-free cash bonus as an employee-owner Cash rewards for going 'Beyond Expectation' 50% childcare discount from day one Annual awards dinner, staff conferences and nursery achievement celebrations Unlimited £500 recommend a friend scheme Qualification reward payments Digital learning journeys and paperless planning As employee owners we are committed to providing sustainable and socially responsible environments within all of our nurseries and encourage our children to get involved in a range of environmental activities and projects. Successful Relief Nursery Nurse applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation, undertake a DBS and provide at least two satisfactory references prior to commencing employment. This position may interest you if have previously worked in a nursery setting as a Nursery Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Officer, Nursery Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner. By submitting this application you agree to the Childbase Partnership Ltd privacy policy.

Do you want to work with a large SaaS tech organisation? Do you want to be responsible for increasing efficiency and effectiveness of this organisation? Do you want to work with a company who influences the lives of over 1 million people every day? A large and continually expanding SaaS tech organisation are on the lookout for a Service Desk Support Analyst to join their growing team, with offices located in Bedfordshire. Ideally, they would like the Service Desk Support Analyst to be experienced with: Commercial experience in a Service Desk environment Ability to work well under pressure, prioritising cases to meet SLA's Taking ownership for the analysis of 2nd Line Support cases It is essential that the analyst can demonstrate that they are flexible and adaptable to change Excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside a strong desire to learn and apply new skills Ideally, they would love the Service Desk Support Analyst to be experienced with: Experienced with a variety of programming languages, both static (e.g. Java) and dynamic (e.g. Perl) Shell Scripting within a multi-platform environment Experience of Sybase administration - database expansions, corruption analysis & resolution Experience of SQL and writing queries to interrogate databases Experience of Linux/Unix administration & server performance analysis As a Service Desk Support Analyst you will be picking up and progress Support cases, with minimal supervision, within a specified timeframe. Liaising directly with the customer to progress cases; regularly making contact to report progress and understand and address their individual issues and concerns. Working with the Support, Consultancy and Development teams to upskill on their Management Cloud products and services. Contributing to the wider team; providing input to the Sales process where necessary. This is a fully remote role but with some travel into their office in Cardington when needed. The salary for this role is up to £23,000 + benefits. They are conducting fully remote interviews and can onboard remotely If you are interested, please apply. Contact Danielle Blake on OR

Your Move are looking to recruit a Trainee Lettings Negotiator into our Bedford Branch. In this role you will be responsible for regular communication with clients, negotiating offers between the Landlord and Tenant and delivering exceptional customer service both face to face and over the phone. Industry experience is preferred but not essential, as a minimum you will need to evidence previous targeted sales experience, and have the ability to work in a fast paced, customer focused environment. Working with Your Move you will receive; Professional training provided with our award winning Learning and Development Team Defined career path / progression Uncapped earning opportunities 5 day working week Numerous employee benefits to include Share Save and Pension Scheme Basic salary from £15,000 depending on experience Uncapped OTE in the region of £22,000 depending on experience It is essential that you hold a full UK Driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this post we cannot, unfortunately, respond to them all. If you do not hear from us, therefore, please assume that your application had been unsuccessful on this occasion but be assured that we will keep your application on file should any similar roles be available in the future. LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data - our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewed at LSL Property Services/Careers. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on your background or needs, if you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier please let us know.

Do you enjoy delivering outstanding ustomer service? A Global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services, Copart are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual to join our team based at our recently opened centre of excellence in Bedford. Does this sound like you? Copart UK Limited is a critical outsource partner to all the UK motor insurance companies, providing essential services that relate to the UK transport infrastructure by collecting, transporting and storing accident damaged vehicles. Copart is also intrinsic to the waste management, recycling and disposal of end-of-life vehicles which has been deemed critical and therefore are able to remain fully operational whilst ensuring social distancing measures are met, during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the continued growth of our Customer Support Centre, they have a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Service Representative looking for a new opportunity. The Customer Support Centre team are a small close-knit team that support each other like a family. As a Customer Service Representative, you will enjoy working closely alongside your experienced colleagues to deliver and maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction that the industry has to offer. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Consistently improve upon and deliver a Customer Experience to the highest standards to both internal and external customers. To ensure that all data entry and administrative work is carried out accurately and in a timely manner. Efficiently deal with both incoming and outgoing calls to ensure a high level of productivity. Be fully aware of cost-effective measures at all times and contribute idea for further improvement. Actively look for ways to improve the CSC service and your own personal performance, sharing any ideas with your Team Leader to the benefit of the whole CSC team. Promote good teamwork and great team performance by supporting team members when required, sharing new ideas to improve our service and demonstrating a positive demeanour at all times. Keywords: Customer Service Centre Representative | CS Representative | Customer Support Centre | Customer Service | CSC | Customer Support | CSC Centre | Call Centre | Call Handler | Telecommunications | Inbound | Administration | Sales | Data Entry So, if you want: Monday to Friday Working 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays Employee benefits scheme providing discounts at many high street retailers Discounted Employee Share Purchase Plan Contributory Personal Pension Plan Family Events ….as well as a uniform and on-going support with personal development, apply today! Essential Skills Excellent customer service attitude and skills. Excellent communication skills. Professional telephone manner. Strong attention to detail. Computer proficient. Desirable Skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. About Company Copart was founded in the USA in 1982. Copart is a NASDAQ listed company and currently operates in more than 200 locations in 11 countries and has over 125,000 vehicles up for auction every day. With locations throughout Asia, North and South America, the Middle East and Europe, including 16 locations across the UK we are a fast paced, growing and exciting business auctioning in excess of 400,000 vehicles per year through our online auction technology in the UK alone. We work with many of the world's leading insurance, finance houses, banks, and automotive dealers, fleet and rental car companies who rely on our combination of our advanced technology, robust processes and our people to deliver industry leading performance. Our continued investment in innovation and our customer-centric approach means we deliver bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs of all our clients, and Copart is looking for the right people to join our team. Copart is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in all aspects of employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our Organisation. Copart is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in all aspects of employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our Organisation.

Infrastructure Analyst Infrastructure Analyst - 2nd Line : we are seeking a technical professional to join a large and leading Non-Profit company in Bedford (a mix of remote and office-based working). The 2nd Line Infrastructure Analyst / Senior Service Desk Analyst will sit between the 1st line and the 3rd line teams, offering strong troubleshooting skills and getting involved in (and often taking t...... click apply for full job details

Our fast expanding client is currently looking a Stores/Phosphate Person to join their team. Youwill control the receipt, storage and issue of bought in and manufactured parts as well as pack for despatch of spare parts and units. You will also phosphate parts using a chemical process. Principle Duties: Receive finished and machined parts into the stores system from supplies...... click apply for full job details

Nursery Nurse - level 2 or above We would like to welcome a Qualified Nursery Nurse to our established and friendly nursery team in Cranfield. Work should be fun and we are looking for individuals who share that philosophy at Cherry Trees Day Nursery; part of Childbase Partnership who are an employee-owned company. As a level 2 Qualified Nursery Practitioner you will earn £9.04-£9.15 per hour (£18,803.20-£19,032 per annum for a 40 hour working week). As a Nursery Nurse qualified to level 3 or above you will earn £9.27-£10.82 per hour (£19,281.60-£22,505.60 per annum for a 40 hour working week). Our bespoke in house training programmes, and 2 inset days a year for whole team training, are designed to enhance your professional development and support career progression opportunities. Our benefits package is designed to support you personally and recognise professional achievements: 22 days annual leave increasing with length of service Potential for an annual tax-free cash bonus as an employee-owner Cash rewards for going 'Beyond Expectation' 50% childcare discount from day one Annual awards dinner, staff conferences and nursery achievement celebrations Unlimited £500 recommend a friend scheme Qualification reward payments Digital learning journeys and paperless planning As employee owners we are committed to providing sustainable and socially responsible environments within all of our nurseries and encourage our children to get involved in a range of environmental activities and projects. Successful Nursery Nurse applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation, undertake a DBS and provide a minimum of 2 satisfactory references prior to commencing employment. This position may interest you if have previously worked in a nursery setting as a Nursery Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Officer, Nursery Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner, an Early Years Practitioner or an Early Years Educator. By submitting this application you agree to the Childbase Partnership Ltd privacy policy.

My client based in Bedford is currently recruiting for a Production Engineer on a Full Time Permanent basis who will work within an ISO 9001 environment, to provide an effective service to manufacturing on production and handling methods. To maintain a supply of tools, CNC programs and equipment necessary to achieve an efficient production process. To provide and set standards for direct labour times. Main Responsibilities: • Determine all manufacturing methods of new products together with the individual operational standard time. • Produce and amend programs for all CNC machines using CAM systems and produce associated set-up sheets and tooling lists. • Examine new machine tools, cutting tools and associated media and processes through journals, visiting other users and attending exhibitions. • Investigate and prepare justification for capital equipment. • Select and co-ordination of suitable sub-contract sources, with accountability for quality, price and delivery. • Train and assist engineers and other employees such as operators and apprentices. • Be involved in cross-functional project teams in improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process. • Examine other activities that is services to production and to recommend changes for improved productivity. • Lead in the introduction of new machine tools, providing support to the shop floor during the initial periods. • Design jigs, fixtures and tooling equipment necessary for production. Skills/Experience requirements: • Working to engineering drawings at ISO 9001:2015 standards • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of metal cutting, turning and milling/drilling. • Competent in programming CNC machine tools, using CAM. • Demonstrable experience of process planning products through the manufacturing processes. • Ability to work efficiently to deadlines • Good attention to detail • Flexible and hardworking • Ability to prioritise • Calm under pressure • A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: • HNC in Production Engineering - Essential • HND in Production Engineering - Desired Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, lift, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Manual lifting requirements include but not limited to the following: • Regularly lift and/or move up to 5 kgs • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 kgs • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 kgs If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to

My client based in Bedford are currently recruiting for a Stores Person to join their team on a Full Time Permanent basis, you will control the receipt, storage and issue of bought in and manufactured parts as well as pack for despatch of spare parts and units. They will also phosphate parts using a chemical process. Main Responsibilities: • Receive finished and machined parts into the stores system from supplies. Check quantities against order. Move parts from goods inwards to the main stores using pallet truck. Place parts in appropriate racks or customer's order as necessary. • Use computer system to check components against customer order and allocate parts to customer. • Allocate stock for sub-assembly or assembly and move to kitting area. • Pick orders ready for assembly and put in the correct location. • Receive into stores machined components from the machine shop, check quantity, and place in appropriate stores rack or on customer order kit. • Determine shipment and packaging requirements for spare parts and units. • Pack spares items and units securely, including the use of any anti-corrosive protection requirements and labelling. • Report to supervision the need for attention to customers order and any concerns related to finished items received. • Phosphating of parts using a chemical process. • Ensure required standards of safety are adhered to and good housekeeping is maintained in the work areas. Use the PPE provided at all times. Report any health and safety concerns to supervision of the health and safety representative. • Participate in Kaizen activities to improve processes and increase efficiency. • To carry out any reasonable task or project that may be required by the Value Stream Manager. Skills/Experience requirements • Ability to work efficiently to deadlines • Good attention to detail • Flexible and hardworking • Ability to prioritise • Calm under pressure • A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent • Previous experience in a stores environment Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, lift, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Manual lifting requirements include but not limited to the following: • Regularly lift and/or move up to 5 kgs • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 kgs • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 kgs If you feel you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to

My client in Bedford is currently seeking a Mechanical Assembler to join their team on a Full Time Permanent basis. You will assemble component parts to make up finished assemblies in compliance with in house and customer specifications. Summary of Duties: The Mechanical Assembler will: • View priority build board and select kit of parts for next assembly. • Establish assembly operations from parts list, working instructions and drawings. • Check kit for correct parts and refer to stores or supervision over any discrepancies. • Operate overhead travelling gantry crane and provide correct slinging procedure to load and transport large items. • Assemble and test products to specification, referring to working instructions and drawings, using air gun and spanners, paying particular attention to cleanliness of parts. • Report to supervision any error found in component parts and problems leading to difficulty in assembly. Also report any deficiency in tool or measuring equipment. • Ensure required standards of safety are adhered to and good housekeeping is maintained in the work areas. Use the PPE provided at all times. Report any health and safety concerns to supervision or the health and safety representative. • Provide support for requirements of ISO 9001. • To support the implementation of ABS, the continuous improvement process. • To carry out production and operations related tasks set by the Value Stream Manager. Skills/Experience requirements: • Working to engineering drawings • Good manual dexterity • Experience with building assemblies • Ability to work efficiently to deadlines • Good attention to detail • Flexible and hardworking • Ability to prioritise • Calm under pressure • A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, lift, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Manual lifting requirements include but not limited to the following: • Regularly lift and/or move up to 5 kgs • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 kgs • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 kgs If you have the skills and experience above please send your CV to

Based in Cranfield, their UK site is used for the design and development of vehicles manufactured in their European plants. Design & Development, Purchasing, Production Engineering & QA functions are all integrated on this site, and they are now looking for a Homologation Engineer to join them on a 3 month rolling PAYE contract...... click apply for full job details

Production Engineer Bedford £35k+ pa The company Our client is a leading global company specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking and clutch technologies for industrial applications. The Production Engineer will work within an ISO 9001 environment, to provide an effective service to manufacturing on production and handling methods. To maintain a supply of tools, CNC programs and equipment necessary to achieve an efficient production process. To provide and set standards for direct labour times. Summary of Duties The Production Engineer will: * Determine all manufacturing methods of new products together with the individual operational standard time. * Produce and amend programs for all CNC machines using CAM systems and produce associated set-up sheets and tooling lists. * Examine new machine tools, cutting tools and associated media and processes through journals, visiting other users and attending exhibitions. * Investigate and prepare justification for capital equipment. * Select and co-ordination of suitable sub-contract sources, with accountability for quality, price and delivery. * Train and assist engineers and other employees such as operators and apprentices. * Be involved in cross-functional project teams in improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process. * Examine other activities that is services to production and to recommend changes for improved productivity. * Lead in the introduction of new machine tools, providing support to the shop floor during the initial periods. * Design jigs, fixtures and tooling equipment necessary for production. Skills/Experience requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * Working to engineering drawings at ISO 9001:2015 standards * Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of metal cutting, turning and milling/drilling. * Competent in programming CNC machine tools, using CAM. * Demonstrable experience of process planning products through the manufacturing processes. * Ability to work efficiently to deadlines * Good attention to detail * Flexible and hardworking * Ability to prioritise * Calm under pressure * A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: * HNC in Production Engineering - Essential * HND in Production Engineering - Desired

To be employed in this role you must have held a HGV Class 1 Licence for at least six months, and have no more than six points on your licence. About the Role Our driving team has an important front-line role in maintaining our success and reputation. Without our daily store deliveries we wouldn't be able to fill our shelves with 'extra special' products for our customers. This role is of course about safe driving, but it's also about delivering excellent customer service to our stores! You'll be responsible for: Carrying out driver checks before you start the engine. Carrying out at least two runs over each shift, often to different stores. Helping with loading and unloading your vehicle and any other work that needs carrying out - including cleaning your vehicle and trailer. Carrying out deliveries in the most efficient way possible - our regional planning team are working hard behind the scenes to ensure our routes are scheduled in the most efficient way possible. Delivering on time, but always safely, making sure our reputation for excellence includes driving! About You Excellent service calls for high personal standards amongst the whole team. You'll be a careful and considerate driver who's willing to go the extra mile both on and off the roads. You'll be naturally friendly, helpful and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. Your Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including 10% off your Asda shopping, incentive schemes, a pension scheme, bonus scheme and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.

Mechanical Assembler Bedford Competitive salary The company Our client is a leading global company specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking and clutch technologies for industrial applications. Description The Mechanical Assembler will assemble component parts to make up finished assemblies in compliance with in house and customer specifications. Summary of Duties The Mechanical Assembler will: * View priority build board and select kit of parts for next assembly. * Establish assembly operations from parts list, working instructions and drawings. * Check kit for correct parts and refer to stores or supervision over any discrepancies. * Operate overhead travelling gantry crane and provide correct slinging procedure to load and transport large items. * Assemble and test products to specification, referring to working instructions and drawings, using air gun and spanners, paying particular attention to cleanliness of parts. * Report to supervision any error found in component parts and problems leading to difficulty in assembly. Also report any deficiency in tool or measuring equipment. * Ensure required standards of safety are adhered to and good housekeeping is maintained in the work areas. Use the PPE provided at all times. Report any health and safety concerns to supervision or the health and safety representative. * Provide support for requirements of ISO 9001. * To support the implementation of ABS, the continuous improvement process. * To carry out production and operations related tasks set by the Value Stream Manager. Skills/Experience requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * Working to engineering drawings * Good manual dexterity * Experience with building assemblies * Ability to work efficiently to deadlines * Good attention to detail * Flexible and hardworking * Ability to prioritise * Calm under pressure * A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. * Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: * Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent * Previous experience within a similar assembly environment

Our fast expanding client based in Bedford, is currently on the look out for a Design Engineer to join them with their growth. You will be required to work within an ISO 9001 environment and carry out all aspects of design for manufacture of the company's mechanical products. You MUST have experience with rotating metal parts, good CAD knowledge and experienced with stress calculations Essential Duti...... click apply for full job details

Our fast expanding client in the Bedford area is currently looking for an Internal Sales Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. Youwill support the internal sales/applications team in providing quotations and processing customer orders to customers all over the world. German speaking would be desirable but not essential...... click apply for full job details

Our fast expanding client is currently looking for a Mechanical Assembler / Fitter to join their growing team! You must have experience of assembling large metal parts, balancing experience would be a great advantage! You will: View priority build board and select kit of parts for next assembly. Establish assembly operations from parts list, working instructions and drawings...... click apply for full job details

Our fast expanding client in Bedford is currently looking for a Production Engineer to join their team. You will work within an ISO 9001 environment, to provide an effective service to manufacturing on production and handling methods. To maintain a supply of tools, CNC programs and equipment necessary to achieve an efficient production process...... click apply for full job details

SPD are currently looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering team of 5 people. The successful person will be accountable for Engineering technical strategy and ensuring quality of delivery to projects. This is a key leadership role, accountable for overall Engineering output in the fields of Process, Hardware, Mechanical and Product Engineering and provides direction and technical assu...... click apply for full job details

SPD are currently looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to lead the regulatory strategy and implementation for assigned new product development projects. The successful person will be able to provide technical regulatory knowledge and guidance on global regulations, specific to In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVD) and Medical Devices (MD) ...... click apply for full job details

SPD are currently recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer who has experience in project management to join our UK based Quality team. Reporting directly into the Quality System Manager, this role is accountable for implementing a new EQMS at SPD whilst maintaining compliance to ISO 13485, IVDR, IVDD, FDA, with the support of the software provider & Quality System Manager...... click apply for full job details

SPD are currently looking for a Scientist to join our Assay team, who are part of our wider Research & Development team . Reporting directly into the Head of Assay, the successful person will provide scientific expertise contributing to the development and post-market support of consumer in-vitro diagnostic products...... click apply for full job details