Senior Town Planner - Bedford Join a Leading Independent Planning Consultancy! Are you an ambitious and qualified Town Planner with at least 3 years of professional experience? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the field of planning while working with a diverse range of clients? If so, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity with one of the UK s leading, employee-owned planning consultancies. Position: Senior Town Planner Location: Bedford Salary: Dependent on experience Why Choose This Opportunity? This consultancy pride themselves on delivering tailored, multidisciplinary advice to help balance development needs with environmental sustainability. With offices across the UK, their team works on a variety of projects across both private and public sectors. With projects across Residential, Extra-Care, Commercial, Logistics, Sport & Leisure as well as Education , you will gain invaluable experience collaborating with skilled...

Health and Safety Manager Bedford 50,000 Plus Benefits Are you passionate about driving health and safety standards within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy leading site teams, improving compliance and embedding a strong, practical safety culture? We're seeking a proactive and inspiring Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives at a busy site producing fresh food products. This hands-on leadership role involves shaping safety culture, championing environmental sustainability, and ensuring compliance across all operations. Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager will include: Providing the subject-matter expertise, leadership and coaching to build safety & health capability across the site. Auditing health and safety performance, accurately reporting and investigating incidents and near misses. Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders including contractors, regulators, and enforcement agencies....

Astute's Power Team are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join a large, modern Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire. The facility, which is now in full time operation, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Mechanical Team Leader in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all Mechanical assets on site including conveyors, pumps, valves, compressors, pipework, boilers and auxiliary plant. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will be responsible for: Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes,...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Technician to join the EPC Contractor on their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The Mechanical Commissioning Technician roles come with a day rate from 400.00 to 450.00 (Outside IR35). Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Support the mechanical commissioning of plant systems including turbines, pumps, valves etc. Carry out pre-commissioning activities such as flushing, pressure testing, leak checks, and mechanical completion inspections Execute commissioning test procedures in line with method statements, risk assessments, and OEM guidelines Assist in the inspection, alignment, and functional testing of rotating equipment (e.g. pumps, fans, conveyors) Identify and report mechanical defects, non-conformances, and punch list items, ensuring timely resolution Work closely with commissioning engineers and other disciplines to ensure systems are handed over...

Forklift Driver & Tractor Driver Location - Bedfordshire Rate - 20.00 CIS Duration - Short Term Cover 10th and 11th April 2026 30th April to 20th May 2026 The Role I'm currently looking for a Forklift and Tractor Driver to join the EPC Contractor on a new build OCGT plant based in Bedfordshire. The Forklift Driver will need to have experience with operating all various forklifts onsite as well as a Tractor license. The operative must hold a CSCS card to be able to work on this live construction site and hold relevant forklift qualifications Qualifications required for this role: CSCS card Tractor license Forklift qualification If you are interested in this position, then please contact James Barker on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join one of the country's leading Facilities Management companies working at a static site in Bedford. The ideal candidate 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. Knowledge of and experience with 3 phase electrics and its applications is essential. A driving license is also required for use of the pool van. The role will be working as part of a team working in a distribution centre to maintain and repair a range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment. 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...

Class 2 Driver Salary: 43,023.22 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly 5.00 daily meal allowance Single person allowance - Earn an extra 39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins (RCV mode only) Hours: 48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday AM Shifts 4am starts OR PM Shifts 12:30pm starts Occasional Saturday working will be required Location: Bedford MK43 0QG When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can...

Are you a talented and experienced Deputy Manager looking for a new role? We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to join a lovely nursery in Bedord, Northamptonshire Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent Experience of motivating teams and developing practice Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the responsibilities of the Deputy Manager will include: Working closely with the Nursey Manager and providing cover for this role as required Leading by example and ensuring staff are caring for the all-round daily needs of the children to enhance their physical, intellectual,social and emotional development Ensuring staff effectively implement Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum in daily practice Ensuring children are offered age appropriate activities and al staff maintain their children s learning journals Manage staff supervisions, meetings and training...

Class 1 Driver Opportunity Join Gi Group as a Class 1 Driver supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, Asda as a Class 1 Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership in Asda, Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region. Class 1 Driver Compensation & Benefits We offer a transparent and competitive PAYE pay structure with clear progression: Days (06:00-14:00) Week 1 - 19.05 per hour & overtime at 26.56 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE) Week 12 - 19.47 per hour & overtime at 27.14 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE) Week 27+ - 19.94 per hour & overtime at 27.61 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE) Afternoons (14:00-22:00) Week 1 - 20.78 per hour & overtime at 28.29 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE) Week 12 - 21.23 per hour & overtime at 28.91 per hour (adv holiday pay PAYE) Week 27+ - 22.38 per hour...

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Rolling Stock) Location: Bedford Salary: £44,000 £49,000 (including shift allowance) Role Type: Permanent; Rotating shifts (days, nights & weekends) Are you a hands-on engineer looking to get into the rolling stock sector or build on your existing rail experience? This is a great opportunity to join a busy depot environment with strong earning potential, solid training and long-term progression. We re looking for multiple Maintenance Technicians to support the delivery of safe, reliable trains whether you re already in rail or coming from a related industry like heavy vehicles, plant, buses, armed forces or maritime. The Role and About You: You ll be part of a team responsible for the maintenance and servicing of rolling stock, carrying out both planned and reactive work to keep fleets moving and performing as they should. This is a dual-skilled role, but we re open to people who are stronger either mechanically or...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of...

Administration Officer required! Salary: 12.71ph Location: Borough Hall, MK42 Hours: Monday - Friday 8.45am - 5pm 37hs a week Till July 2026 JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the management of the full administrative functions within the service and provide, case work and administrative support to members within the teams of School Support Services, (Early Years Support, Sensory Communication, Inclusion Support Team, Educational Psychology, Advisory Teachers and SEND Team including Heads of Teams and the Student Support Business Manager). MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Checking, formatting and proof reading reports Recording and sending reports Handling phone/email enquiries from service users Maintaining databases Preparing panel docs Minuting meetings Invoicing Funding schedules A. Must have good general IT skills and experience using word, excel and database packages. B. Must have good organisational skills ensuring that work is prioritized appropriately and...

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Title: Blended Team Service Manager Post no: 659 Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18 Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday Salary: £29,355.00 per annum About the Service and the Role This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions. This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and...

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Vehicle Technician to join our team at Mercedes-Benz of Bedford. Are you currently working in a fast fit garage, MOT Centre, Auto repair shop or Independent garage? We want to hear from you! Don't worry if you are not currently working for Mercedes-Benz, we have the training and facilities to help you make this next big step in your career! We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and highly organised individual who can demonstrate excellent customer service skills as well as Technical expertise. Each of our dealerships boasts state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and technology in workshops, which are safe, friendly and clean. We are committed to ensuring our colleagues have a safe environment to operate in and provide all necessary PPE. About you You will be a team-player who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where there are set processes and procedures. You must be a qualified Vehicle...

We are currently looking for Residential Support Workers to join our established team in Bedford, Bedfordshire located off of Goldington Road. Our residential support workers provide care and support for 5 individuals with learning and physical disabilities, and other needs to enjoy an excellent quality of life in this residential care home. If you would like the rewarding role of working with people who have learning disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community then we would love to hear from you. The service is located 10 minutes from Bedford town centre off of the Goldington Road and near to Goldington Green. There is free onsite and on-street parking for staff and good transport links via the Number 10 and 27 buses. The service is a large bungalow with an expansive garden which the individuals love to spend time in during the warmer weather. Individuals living at the service are sociable and active and enjoy lots of interaction with their staff....

Placements Officer needed! Hourly Rate: 25ph Contract Duration: Until August 2026 Location: Borough Hall, MK42 Hours: Monday - Friday 8.45am - 5.20pm To be accountable and responsible for searching thoroughly and sourcing suitable quality placements, taking full responsibility in managing placement searches for children looked after and care leavers. Including for complex cases. To quality assure placement referral search forms, provider documents, checking providers have been regulated and highlighting where this isn't the case. To manage competing demands and have ability to work in a high-profile area and manage and prioritise requests. To ensure service managers approval for all searches and commissioned placement packages To negotiate packages and costing with external providers To collaborate with social work teams, particularly the fostering team, when trying to source placements to ensure options internally are exhausted before looking externally To...

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP Cerise Healthcare is recruiting for exceptional Support Workers to work with our client, providers of support to Adults with Learning Disabilities who reside in a Supported Living Services across the Bedford area. Benefits to Cerise Healthcare s Support Workers include: Competitive pay rates Flexible hours to suit your needs Opportunities to progress Leading training courses Generous refer a friend scheme Cerise Healthcare s Support Workers understand the importance of enabling service users to lead an independent life. Providing person-centred care they actively enhance the service users life style and promote respect and dignity. Support Workers will assist service users with all aspects of their life with which they require assistance, this could include; Personal Care Managing challenging behaviour Assisting with their finances Prompting/assisting with medication Assisting with cooking Helping...

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Relief Support Workers to join our residential service in Bromham, Bedford. You will provide person-centred support for individuals with learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals, and engage with the local community. Our service users enjoy going out on local walks, watching films, bowling, discos, and going out shopping, where we might even stop for a bite to eat! Relief Support Worker Duties: Supporting service users inside their own home and out in the Bromham community Supporting service users to retain their independence by teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and cooking Engaging in activities with the service users and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals Providing emotional support for an individual and their families. Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times Assisting...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.   Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! 25% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.   Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return...