Lead LC-MS/MS Analysis in a Growing ISO 17025 Laboratory Purpose and Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Senior LC Analyst to join our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory at an exciting time of investment, growth and increased market demand. This is a pivotal role within the LC section, taking responsibility for the analytical output of a defined business stream and supporting the delivery of client projects to agreed quality, turnaround and KPI requirements. You will oversee the analytical process from sample extraction through to data analysis and reporting, working closely with Analysts, Extraction Chemists and the Section Head - LC. The role includes operation of HPLC, IC, LC-MS and LC-MS/MS instrumentation, with a strong focus on pesticides and emerging environmental contaminants. Your Impact in this Position In the short term, you will help maintain high-quality project delivery, support team performance and ensure analytical...

Senior GC-MS Analytical Chemist - Shape the Future of Environmental Analysis Join Tetra Tech's expanding Bedford laboratory and take a senior role in advanced GC-MS analysis, method development and technical leadership within a growing, well-invested environmental testing team. Purpose and Scope of the Role You will help lead the GC section within a purpose-built Bedford laboratory of around 100 scientists and support staff, delivering accredited analytical services for clients across water, utilities, environmental, agrochemical and defence sectors. The laboratory has grown significantly over the last five years, with continued investment in facilities, people and instrumentation. You will work with more than 17 instruments, including multiple Agilent GC-MS, Agilent GC-QQQ, Agilent/Gerstel Headspace GC-MS, Agilent GC-FID and Agilent/Ellutia GC-TEA systems. Sample types include water, wastewater, sediment, sewage sludge and food. The role combines senior...

Start Your GLP Laboratory Career as an Extraction Chemist Purpose and Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is seeking a highly motivated science graduate to join our GLP analytical team as an Extraction Chemist in Bedford. This is a full-time, permanent role supporting regulated studies conducted under Good Laboratory Practice. You will be responsible for the preparation and extraction of crop samples, including oranges, wheat and beans, alongside environmental matrices such as soil and water. The role involves receiving, recording, labelling, storing and tracking study samples, using large commercial laboratory equipment and working to defined quality, safety and compliance procedures. This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking an entry-level role in an analytical laboratory and looking to build practical experience in a fast-paced, quality-focused scientific environment. Your Impact in this Position You will support the accurate and timely delivery...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join one of the country's leading Facilities Management companies working in the Bedford and surrounding area. The ideal maintenance electrician will have a strong electrical background and hold electrical qualifications such as NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in electrical installations or maintenance, and 18th edition as a minimum. The role will be working as part of a team working at a number of retail sites in the Bedford, Northampton and Cambridge area undertaking a range of building maintenance duties. The purpose of this role carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical plant. Duties: Support other technicians with any major or minor maintenance work. Complete all necessary PPM's and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required. Prioritising and completing minor maintenance and repair...

We are seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Assembly & Wiring Technician to join our clients team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in cable looming, internal wiring, soldering connectors, and electro-mechanical assembly. This role would suit a practical, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship and is comfortable working from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions. Key Responsibilities Manufacture and assemble cable looms and wiring harnesses to engineering specifications. Carry out internal wiring of electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Strip, crimp, terminate, solder, and dress wires and cables. Solder electrical connectors, terminals, pins, and other components to a high standard. Assemble and wire control panels, electrical enclosures, equipment, and sub-assemblies. Carry out general electro-mechanical assembly, including the fitting of mechanical and electrical...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Bedford 55,000 Panama Shift - Days & Nights A Bedford-based process plant is looking for two multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers to join its engineering team. This is a machinery-heavy manufacturing environment, suited to an engineer with strong fault-finding, breakdown and planned maintenance experience. The role Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery Electrical and mechanical fault-finding Supporting continuous improvement and site reliability Working closely with production to minimise downtime What we're looking for Multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience Mechanical or electrical bias considered Background in manufacturing, processing, packaging, FMCG or another machinery-intensive environment Confident working on both breakdowns and preventative maintenance Package Salary: circa 55,000 Panama shift pattern, rotating days and nights: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday...

Welder Bedford Location: Bedford Contract: Non stop ongoing contract and temp to permanent (like a permanent role) Shift: Monday to Friday, days Welding: Must have TIG - some fabrication Can be paid PAYE, Umbrella or Limited Company We are currently recruiting for a Welder to join a busy manufacturing facility in Bedford on an ongoing contract. This is a hands-on, maintenance-focused role rather than a traditional fabrication position. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, modifications and fabrication work around the site, helping to keep equipment, machinery and site infrastructure operating safely and effectively. The Role As a Welder, you will be involved in: Carrying out TIG welding and some fabrication repairs around the manufacturing site Repairing and modifying existing machinery, equipment and structures Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance-related work TIG welding to a high standard Working alongside the engineering...

Our Bedford-based client is currently seeking Electronics Assembly Technician to join their growing manufacturing team. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of electronic assembly and production activities, including: Assembling electronic components and sub-assemblies. PCB assembly and soldering. Carrying out assembly and calibration activities. Inspecting completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards. Assisting with testing and basic diagnostics. Identifying and resolving assembly issues. Following technical instructions, drawings and established production procedures. Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Working safely and efficiently within a production environment. Skills & Experience Previous experience in electronics assembly, soldering or PCB manufacturing . Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to...

Welder Bedford Location: Bedford Contract: Non stop ongoing contract and temp to permanent (like a permanent role) Shift: Monday to Friday, days Welding: TIG Can be paid PAYE, Umbrella or Limited Company We are currently recruiting for a Welder to join a busy manufacturing facility in Bedford on an ongoing contract. This is a hands-on, maintenance-focused role rather than a traditional fabrication position. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, modifications and fabrication work around the site, helping to keep equipment, machinery and site infrastructure operating safely and effectively. The Role As a Felder , you will be involved in: Carrying out TIG welding and some fabrication repairs around the manufacturing site Repairing and modifying existing machinery, equipment and structures Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance-related work TIG welding to a high standard Working alongside the engineering and maintenance teams...

We are hiring METER READERS in MK40-MK45; no experience is required. Are you looking for Full Time work, close to home? Do you like working in an active outdoor role? Do you want to take control of your schedule and work flexibly? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you. As a Meter Reader you will be responsible for collecting data from gas, electricity & water meters for both commercial and residential properties. You will update meter reads accurately throughout the day on your handheld device, also entering the details on a handheld device at each location and providing excellent customer service. What we offer: 13.23 per hour basic pay (weekly payment) Weekly Hours 40 - 45 hours a week with flexible start and finish times Monday - Friday (occasionally Saturday) between 8am - 8pm. 27,000 to 30,000 average annual earnings including bonusses. Bonus scheme with earnings up to 2000 monthly. Overtime rates ( 16 - 25) at...

Fabricator Welder BEdford Location: Bedford Contract: Long-term ongoing contract and temp to permanent Shift: Monday to Friday, days Welding: TIG We are currently recruiting for a Fabricator Welder to join a busy manufacturing facility in Bedford on a long-term ongoing contract. This is a hands-on, maintenance-focused role rather than a traditional fabrication position. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, modifications and fabrication work around the site, helping to keep equipment, machinery and site infrastructure operating safely and effectively. The Role As a Fabricator Welder , you will be involved in: Carrying out TIG welding and fabrication repairs around the manufacturing site Repairing and modifying existing machinery, equipment and structures Fabricating replacement parts and components where required Working from measurements and existing components rather than primarily producing new builds Carrying out preventative and...

Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor Location: Bedford Sector: Residential Groundworks Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Car Allowance + Benefits About Us We are a well-established and growing residential groundworks contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages for leading housebuilders across the region. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for safety, quality, and reliability, we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support our operational teams and help maintain our excellent safety standards. The Role As Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across multiple residential groundworks sites. You will work closely with site managers, supervisors, and operatives to ensure compliance with current legislation and company policies. This is a hands-on, site-focused role suited to...