Night Shift Train Cleaner Bedford Train Depot £14.80 per hour, plus enhanced overtime rates. 6-month contract with potential to go permanent Step into a hands-on role where your effort is valued, your work is seen, and your career can grow! The Role and About You: This is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping the railway moving by joining us as a Night Shift Train Cleaner at Bedford Depot. In this role, you will ensure trains are spotless, safe, and ready to welcome thousands of passengers each morning. Working nights from midnight until 7:00 am, Monday to Friday, you will be part of a dedicated team that transforms trains overnight. Weekend overtime shifts may also be available (20:00pm 04:00am or 22:00pm 06:00am). Every shift delivers visible results, with your work making a direct impact on passenger comfort and safety. This is a practical, hands-on role where you will carry out the meticulous hand-bashing process, using brushes, mops, and specialist cleaning...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. 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 our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. 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 our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through...

Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy We are seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for our IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent QS/Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern Rail team at York or Bedford. 40 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to travel between both locations. In this role, you will support the Commercial team on delivery of all contractual and commercial duties. Ensuring the implementation of strategy compliant with the Amey Freedom to Perform approach, governance, and legislation to ensure the recovery of contractual entitlement. Play a key role in the development of collaborative client relationships in support of successful account delivery, aiding change and conflict management, and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. Providing support to both Supply Chain procurement and Work Winning activities. This role offers you the unique opportunity to contribute to important transport infrastructure projects and community improvements. You'll gain valuable experience, collaborate with...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent QS/Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern Rail team at York or Bedford. 40 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to travel between both locations. In this role, you will support the Commercial team on delivery of all contractual and commercial duties. Ensuring the implementation of strategy compliant with the Amey Freedom to Perform approach, governance, and legislation to ensure the recovery of contractual entitlement. Play a key role in the development of collaborative client relationships in support of successful account delivery, aiding change and conflict management, and promoting Amey in retaining/winning future works. Providing support to both Supply Chain procurement and Work Winning activities. This role offers you the unique opportunity to contribute to important transport infrastructure projects and community improvements. You'll gain valuable experience, collaborate with...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Assistant Project Manager - Signalling to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern team at Bedford. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with a requirement of 3 days in the office. In this role you will support the successful delivery of a range of multidisciplinary and single-discipline projects, working closely with experienced project professionals to gain hands-on exposure across delivery, commercial, and bid activity. This role offers you the unique opportunity to with one of Network Rail's main contractors on Signalling, telecoms and OLE frameworks across the Eastern region. What You'll Do: Prepare information for both internal PRM and external to client, including KPI'S in line with period reporting. Act as comms liaison under direction of the PM. Outline cost estimating, management and monitoring of project budget. Project planning, programming, cost control and administration. Maintain high technical...

Position: Electro Mechanical Assembler Location: Kempston Proactive are currently working with a client who are a market leader in their field based in Kempston. The client are currently in need of a Electro Mechanical Assembler. The need is due to rapid company growth, the successful candidate will be joining a thriving business and be helping maintain the site's function through this exciting influx of work. Your daily duties will include: Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics and follow PIO instructions to ensure correct assembly and wiring. Operate electrical test equipment to ensure systems function correctly and safely. Work with systems in hybrid and electric units, ensuring safe handling and integration. Ensure all work meets quality standards and is completed within production schedules. Report all issues and non-conformance to Team Leader / Supervisor. Operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment as required. React to...

Our Business Selwood is the UK s leading pump rental solutions company and part of the Workdry International Group, delivering reliable, tailored pumping solutions to the Water, Environmental and Construction sectors for over 70 years. Our success is built on the strength of our people. Across our nationwide network of branches, we work together with honesty, respect and teamwork sharing ideas, supporting one another and always striving to improve. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people and the communities we work in get home safe every day, while our work helps protect vital resources for future generations. It s an exciting time to join Selwood as we continue to grow. We re committed to investing in our people developing the skills, knowledge and career opportunities that help our teams succeed and build long-term careers with us. About the Role We are looking for a Mobile Fitter to join the fantastic team at our Bedford branch. This role...

Overview We're Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we're built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Join us, and as a three-time TargetJobs Graduate Employer of the Year and a The Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we'll give you the freedom to explore your potential - and the support to shape your own career journey. Ready to make your move? Why join the Graduate Management Training Programme? As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO....

Job Title: Graduate / Assistant Planner Location: Flexible, Sheffield or Bedford (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity A leading, employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Graduate or Assistant Planner to join its growing Research & Analysis team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop their expertise in planning, socio-economic research, and data analysis while working on high-profile projects across the UK. You'll be joining a well-established planning-led practice that delivers tailored advice across the development sector, working collaboratively with specialists in planning, urban design, infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental services. The Role This role sits within a specialist Research & Analysis team supporting a wide range of planning projects across both private and public sectors. Key responsibilities include: Supporting planning applications, appeals, and local...

We are on lookout for skilled & experienced Production Supervisor in Bedford to start work immediately. Position: Production Supervisor (permanent) Pay Rate: 27,000 - 29,000 Location: Bedford Hours: Mon - Friday; 8:00am - 5:30pm The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing day-to-day production activities across their assigned area. They ensure all client work is completed on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards, while promoting productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and communication. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Production Operations Plan, allocate, and monitor daily production tasks to meet client deadlines and productivity targets. Supervise daily and weekly production schedules, ensuring resources, staff, and time are allocated effectively. Lead the team to achieve output, quality, and safety standards in line with client SLAs and internal KPIs. Track, analyse,...

We are looking for an Assembly Technician to join our production team. You will be responsible for assembling products to the correct standards, following Standard Operating Procedures, and making sure everything is ready for packaging. This role involves hands-on assembly work, manual handling, and working closely with the Production and Operations teams. What You'll Be Doing Assembling finished products in line with Standard Operating Procedures and quality standards. Picking parts and components from warehouse locations for assembly builds. Assembling products and checking them against build checklists to make sure all parts are present before packaging. Making sure all components meet quality standards during the assembly process. Clearly marking components before they are packaged. Placing completed assemblies onto the correct trolleys ready for packaging. Working with the Production Manager to plan upcoming assembly builds. Letting the Operations Manager know when...

Product & Pricing Manager / Commercial Manager The company is seeking a strong, technically minded Product & Pricing Manager / Commercial Manager / Product Manager to own and optimise its product portfolio and pricing strategy. This role is ideal for a commercial pricing professional from the automotive aftermarket or a similar technical B2B environment. Working closely with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers, you will shape pricing models, manage product data, support tenders and quotations, and drive margin improvement across multiple product families and customer groups. Ideal Location - Northampton Hybrid Basic Salary Circa 55,000 + bonus + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 days total) + Pension + Hybrid working + Clear career progression Key Focus Areas: Ownership of product range, pricing models, and margin frameworks Technical pricing for aftermarket, OEM, fleet, and distributor customers Commercial and cost analysis, including...

Product & Pricing Manager / Commercial Manager The company is seeking a strong, technically minded Product & Pricing Manager / Commercial Manager / Product Manager to own and optimise its product portfolio and pricing strategy. This role is ideal for a commercial pricing professional from the automotive aftermarket or a similar technical B2B environment. Working closely with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers, you will shape pricing models, manage product data, support tenders and quotations, and drive margin improvement across multiple product families and customer groups. Ideal Location - Northampton Hybrid Basic Salary Circa 55,000 + bonus + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 days total) + Pension + Hybrid working + Clear career progression Key Focus Areas: Ownership of product range, pricing models, and margin frameworks Technical pricing for aftermarket, OEM, fleet, and distributor customers Commercial and cost analysis, including...

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford – Nursery Manager - Up to £44,000.00   Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford  is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to join them in giving our children the best start in life.   Fantastic Busy Bees Benefits We offer a generous, industry-leading benefits package, including: Competitive salary  Up to 25% annual salary bonus Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – our treat! Significant childcare discount Continuous training and development to help you grow your career Access to the Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with huge retail discounts Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus Menopause support via Peppy Salary Finance for financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with...

Do you want full autonomy to run the warehouse at our manufacturing facility in Bedford? We manufacture machinery and equipment, so as our Warehouse Manager you will help us drive stock accuracy for better inventory and control inbound and outbound deliveries by working closely with logistics, manufacturing and external customers too. BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000, dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: Bonus 4% Company Pension 33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays LOCATION: Bedford, Bedfordshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, St Neots, Northampton, Luton, Rushden, Wellingborough, Newport Pagnell, Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford, Ampthill, Flitwck. JOB DESCRIPTION: Warehouse Manager - Engineering, Manufacturing Are you a whizz on ERP and Kanban systems? Do you want to lead the warehouse at our manufacturing facility in Bedford? If so keep reading! You'll lead your team in the warehouse, controlling and managing everything. You will...

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...