My client is looking for an experienced civils site Setting Out Engineer, working within the housing market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the biggest civils companies in the Home Counties. BASIC SALARY: £55,000 - £60,000 - dependant on experience BENEFITS: 28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays Company Pension Company vehicle and all equipment provided LOCATION: Home Counties or Northamptonshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire or Northamptonshire JOB DESCRIPTION: Setting Out Engineer - Civil Engineering, Surveying, Groundworks As our Setting Out Engineer you will be: Setting out and surveying works on site Working closely with the Site Manager and wider construction team Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, RFIs and other project documentation Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and approved procedures Checking levels, dimensions and quality of...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern Rail team at London or Bedford. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to be on site/office 3 days a week. In this role, you will join our expanding Commercial team, supporting a growing portfolio of projects and frameworks across London and the South. The role offers the chance to work from multiple locations across London and Bedford, collaborating with a diverse range of internal teams, clients and stakeholders to deliver high-profile infrastructure and transportation projects. This is a unique opportunity to join our business as we continue to grow. You will play a key role in shaping commercial outcomes across several exciting opportunities, contributing to strategic decision-making, contract management, commercial governance and business growth initiatives. This is an excellent time to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team with...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern Rail team at London or Bedford. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation to be on site/office 3 days a week. In this role, you will join our expanding Commercial team, supporting a growing portfolio of projects and frameworks across London and the South. The role offers the chance to work from multiple locations across London and Bedford, collaborating with a diverse range of internal teams, clients and stakeholders to deliver high-profile infrastructure and transportation projects. This is a unique opportunity to join our business as we continue to grow. You will play a key role in shaping commercial outcomes across several exciting opportunities, contributing to strategic decision-making, contract management, commercial governance and business growth initiatives. This is an excellent time to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team with...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent S&T Installations Supervisor to join our dynamic E&S team at Bedford or Doncaster. 37.5 hrs per week, on-site, with a requirement to work some weekends and nights. In this role, you will supervise and deliver allocated Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) contract works safely and efficiently, ensuring all activities comply with contract specifications, approved programmes, target costs, relevant legislation, and Amey procedures This role offers you a great opportunity to work with one of NR main contractors on Signalling frameworks across the Eastern region. What You'll Do: Ensure Signal installation works are carried out to the correct standards and handed over to the TIC with minimal defects / re-work. Test works to SMTH. Participate in risk assessments and put in place adequate control measures when required. Provide information to planning team to ensure accurate site...

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Export Compliance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford. The Role As Export Compliance Manager you will be the regional subject matter expert for export controls, classifications, sanctions compliance and licensing for the business covering sales across EMEA, India and the US. Day to day duties will consist of: Lead and support the regional export controls and sanctions compliance program for 37 legal entities in EMEA and India, including support in daily queries Perform and lead military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications Provide technical guidance to engineering and product teams on export control requirements Drive continuous improvement of Internal Compliance Programs (ICP) Conduct and lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action programs Engage with local authorities on export compliance related topics, including regular...

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...

Sample Reception Officer - Join a Laboratory Team Solving Complex Analytical Challenges Bring your organisation, accuracy and interest in science to Tetra Tech's Bedford laboratory, supporting vital analytical work for clients across the agrochemical, environmental and regulatory sectors. Purpose and Scope of the Role As Sample Reception Officer, you will be part of the Sample Reception team supporting our established Laboratory team in Bedford on a full-time, 6-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension. You will oversee incoming sample deliveries, review accompanying documentation, book samples into LIMS and ensure client requirements are clearly captured from the outset. You will work closely with laboratory colleagues and the Project Coordination Team to help maintain sample flow, storage, disposal and traceability. The Bedford laboratory has a long-standing reputation for expert analytical solutions, including UKAS-accredited PFAS...

Lead Client Delivery in a Respected Analytical Laboratory Purpose and Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is looking for a Project Coordination Manager to join our highly respected laboratory team in Bedford. This permanent, full-time role sits within the laboratory management team and is central to ensuring client projects are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed requirements. Working from purpose-built laboratory facilities with a strong reputation across water, utilities, agrochemicals, defence, food, feed and forage crop analysis, you will manage the overall customer experience and lead a team of Project Coordinators. You will oversee contract delivery, client communication, subcontracted work, reporting, invoicing processes, courier coordination and internal communication with laboratory teams. Your Impact in this Position In the short term, you will provide structure, consistency and clear leadership to the sample and project...

Lead Sample Reception in a World Class Laboratory Join Tetra Tech as Sample Reception Supervisor at our Bedford laboratory and play a pivotal role in delivering high quality analytical services to international clients. Purpose and scope of the role: This permanent, full time position (fixed shift 14:00-22:00) leads a team of Sample Reception Officers responsible for receiving, logging and storing samples, ensuring accurate client requirements and maintaining sample reception areas. You will operate within Tetra Tech's state of the art Bedford facility, part of a laboratory group that includes Manchester, serving agrochemical, environmental and food safety markets. The role supports projects ranging from routine monitoring to complex remediation programmes and interfaces daily with Analysts, Chemists, Technicians, Logistics and Project Coordination teams. Typical deliverables include accurate LIMS records, timely sample throughput, KPI reporting and contribution...

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...

My client is a mechanical subcontractor, and we are now recruiting for a Pipe Fitters / Plumbers Mate to work on a commercial project in Cambridge. HOURLY RATE : £19.50 per hour - CIS LOCATION : Cambridge (CB4) DATE COMMENCING : Monday 5th October 2026 LENGTH OF CONTRACT : 2-3 months HOURS OF WORK : 7:30 - 16:30 Book 9 hours per day JOB DESCRIPTION : Pipe Fitters Mate, Plumbers Mate You will be assisting the Plumbers / Pipe Fitters on site. You must have previous 'Mate' experience. You also must have a good work ethic and work to a good standard, carry some tools, have a valid CSCS Card and PPE. REQUIREMENTS : Pipe Fitters Mate, Plumbers Mate CSCS / JIB Card Mates Card PPE CIS Tools UTR - to be paid CIS PERSON SPECIFICATION : Pipe Fitters Mate, Plumbers Mate Can communicate and work well with others already on site Can travel to site Can work the required hours each week Please Note : You will be paid via our...

My client is starting a brand new housing site in Alconbury on Monday 28th September and we arel ooking for a 360 Operator for around 3-4 months, maybe longer dependant on plot release. HOURLY RATE : £23 per hour - CIS LOCATION : Alconbury (PE28) DATE COMMENCING : Monday 28th September 2026 LENGTH OF CONTRACT : 3-4 months, maybe longer HOURS OF WORK : 7:30 - 16:30 Book 9 hours per day JOB DESCRIPTION : 360 Operator As a 360 Operator you will be working on a new housing site doing plot works You will need a CPCS / NPORS Card for over 10 tonne. REQUIREMENTS : 360 Operator CPCS / NPORS Card PPE UTR - CIS payments PERSON SPECIFICATION : 360 Operator Previous housing experience Can communicate and work well with others on site and follow instruction Knowledge of the 360 machine Please Note : You will be paid via our payroll partner Quest Pay Solutions, and one of their Account Managers will contact you before you start...

Planet recruitment are looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our busy client in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Pay: Up to 13.81 per hour Start: ASAP Key Responsibilities Carry out minor repairs and general ad hoc maintenance Support facilities duties such as painting and upkeep Assist with grounds maintenance and outdoor site tasks Ensure site is clean, manage waste, and follow recycling procedures Drive site maintenance vehicles safely Person Specification Full driving licence Counterbalance forklift qualification Experience or strong interest in maintenance and facilities Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team This is a full-time role offering structured hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, hands-on environment. To find out more, please call Adam or Scott on (phone number removed)...

My client is starting a housing project in Alconbury. There is 3 months work on plot works, so we are looking for an experienced Groundworker. HOURLY RATE : £23 per hour - CIS LOCATION : Alconbury (PE28) DATE COMMENCING : Monday 28th September 2026 LENGTH OF CONTRACT : 3-4 months work HOURS OF WORK : 7:30 - 16:30 Book 9 hours per day JOB DESCRIPTION : Groundworker You will be starting a new housing site in Alconbury. We are looking for an experienced Groundworker for plot works. Having your Dumper and Roller tickets are preferred, along with CPCS or NPORS as we are also looking for a 360 Operator REQUIREMENTS : Groundworker CPCS / NPORS Card PPE UTR - to enable CIS payments Tools PERSON SPECIFICATION : Groundworker Can communicate well with others on site and follow instructions Can work the 45 hours required per week Housing experience required Please Note : You will be paid via our payroll partner Quest Pay...