Purpose and scope of the role As a Water Quality Sampling Technician you will assist in a two-person field team collecting wastewater samples from rivers, commercial premises, treatment works and sewer networks across a client catchment. This role supports laboratory analysis used to inform treatment processes and pollution prevention on multi-site programmes. You will transport refrigerated samples to the laboratory, complete chain-of-custody documentation, follow risk assessments and liaise with operations staff. Your impact in this position Immediately you will ensure timely, compliant sample collection that underpins critical operational decisions. Over six to twelve months you will develop technical sampling skills, confidence in confined-space and river work, and proficiency in route planning that increases daily coverage. Longer term there are clear development pathways into senior sampling, laboratory liaison or environmental monitoring coordination roles...

Join Tetra Tech as an extraction Chemist: No prior laboratory experience required, develop analytical expertise in a UKAS -accredited laboratory Purpose and scope of the role: This full-time, permanent Extraction Chemist position is based at Tetra Tech's Bedford laboratory. You will carry out routine extractions, sample preparation and instrument support within a commercial analytical team serving water, utilities, agrochemical and defence clients. Daily activities include performing extractions to established quality procedures, maintaining consumables and bench equipment, and contributing to calibration and equipment checks. You will work in a laboratory that has an international reputation for resolving complex analytical challenges and was among the first in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for PFAS analysis. Project work ranges from short monitoring campaigns to multi-stage remediation programmes; you will collaborate with analysts, chemists and technicians...

Manual Handler/Warehouse Operatives Bedford - MK43 14-14.50ph Hours : 6am - 3pm and 2pm - 11pm. Mon - Friday We are looking for a reliable Manual Handler to support daily operations in our manufacturing warehouse at Ridgmont location - Bedford Lift, move, and pack components and finished items Assist with loading and unloading deliveries Organise materials within the warehouse and production areas Support manufacturing teams with general manual tasks Requirements: Ability to lift and handle heavy items safely Basic understanding of warehouse operations Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience (preferred) START ASAP How to Apply: If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Insha Khursheed on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to Insha.Khursheed (url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert! Why work with Proactive?...

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...

Vehicle Painter - Bedford Pay Rate: 20 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Opportunity Location: Bedford Planet Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Painter to join a busy automotive team based in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity offering 20 per hour, Monday to Friday, with the potential for ongoing temporary work or a permanent position. Key Responsibilities: Preparing vehicles for painting, including sanding, masking and priming. Applying paint and finishes to vehicles to a high standard. Colour matching and ensuring consistent paintwork quality. Carrying out paint repairs and rectifying imperfections. Inspecting completed work to ensure all vehicles meet quality standards. Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. Requirements: Previous experience as a Vehicle Painter or Automotive Paint Technician. Experience in vehicle preparation, paint application and...

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...

Project Coordinator: Support Complex Laboratory Projects with Real-World Impact Join Tetra Tech as a Project Coordinator and become a key link between clients, laboratory teams and analytical project delivery at our Bedford laboratory. Purpose and Scope of the Role This full-time, permanent role supports the delivery of specialist laboratory projects across sectors including water, utilities, agrochemical, defence, food, feed and forage crops. Working within a respected team of analysts, chemists and technicians, you will help coordinate client enquiries, project information, sample media orders and subcontracted results through our Laboratory Information Management System. You will act as a primary point of contact for ongoing projects, ensuring client requirements are understood, work is logged accurately, progress updates are communicated clearly, and any delays or issues are escalated promptly. Our Bedford laboratory has a strong technical reputation and...

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...

Join Tetra Tech as an LC-MS Analyst: Advance environmental analysis Purpose and scope of the role: This permanent, full-time role sits within Tetra Tech's Bedford analytical laboratory, a UKAS-accredited facility of over 100 scientists and support staff delivering large-scale monitoring programmes and client projects across water, utilities, agrochemicals and defence. You will work Monday to Friday, 14:00-22:00, operating LC-MS/MS methods from sample extraction through data processing and reporting. Typical projects range from routine compliance testing to multi-site monitoring campaigns and method development for emerging contaminants, with laboratory instrumentation and workflows designed to measure ultra-trace concentrations and support regulatory decisions. Your impact in this position: In the short term you will deliver high-quality LC analyses and maintain instrument uptime. Over the medium term you will contribute to method optimisation and...

Senior Analyst - ICP-MS - Inorganic Chemistry Join Tetra Tech's Bedford laboratory team and apply cutting-edge analytical science to complex environmental challenges. Purpose and scope of the role: You will be a senior, hands-on analyst in the Inorganic section, responsible for day-to-day operation of advanced instrumentation, method development, sample analysis and scheduling to deliver high-quality data. You will manage and mentor extraction chemists and analysts, review results and non-conformances, and uphold the laboratory's accredited quality systems. The Bedford facility is a state-of-the-art centre for ultra-trace analysis, supporting multi-year, national-scale monitoring programmes such as the UK's Chemical Investigations Programme, and staffed by around 100 scientists and support personnel. Your impact in this position: In the short term you will ensure reliable, timely delivery of analytical results and maintain instrument uptime. Over the medium...

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 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...

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...

SDG Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Ltd is looking for an experienced Domestic & Commercial Heating Engineer to join our growing team working in Beds, Bucks, Cambs & Herts. The successful candidate will undertake installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of heating systems across a range of domestic and commercial properties. Key Responsibilities • Install, service, maintain and repair domestic and commercial heating systems. • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs. • Work on boilers, heating controls, pumps, cylinders, calorifiers and associated equipment. • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works. • Complete installation and commissioning works to the required standards. • Undertake oil-fired heating work where suitably qualified and experienced. • Work on a variety of heating systems across domestic, commercial and publicsector premises. • Complete electronic service sheets, reports and...

Key Responsibilities: Lead the Data & Insights function for the National Pensions Connection Service, providing strategic direction for reporting, analytics, monitoring and performance management. Develop and communicate a clear vision for how data and insight will support operational performance, service improvement and long-term strategic objectives. Establish and maintain a single, trusted source of performance information across the pensions dashboards ecosystem. Lead the production of executive reporting, performance insights and data-driven recommendations for senior leadership, governance boards and external stakeholders. Ensure the service maintains robust data governance practices, including data quality management, metadata standards, reporting controls, auditability and compliance with regulatory requirements. Oversee relationships with regulators and government stakeholders, supporting reporting obligations and the provision of accurate, timely and...

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...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join a growing company on a permanent basis working with one our established clients. Due to their expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join their professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications Role & Responsibilities: - Service & Breakdown of Gas appliances; including but not limited to: Combi swaps, System swaps, Conversions & Cookers - Providing energy efficiency advice Development/Growth Potential: Opportunity to upskill to CMDDA1 for Carbon Investigation Leak Detection work with provided training. Essential Skills: - CCN1 - CMDDA1 (Preffered) - CKR1 - MET1 - CPA1 - CKR1 - HTR1 Package Provided: - Competitive salary with additional benefits - Comprehensive training and development opportunities - Supportive team environment - Career progression...

Trainee Parts Advisor Location: Bedford Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: £12.71-£13.71 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, Trainee Position About the Company We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the automotive sector. This national business supports vehicle operations across multiple sites and offers excellent opportunities for individuals looking to build a long-term career in the motor industry. Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career as a Parts Advisor. As a Trainee Parts Advisor, you will learn all aspects of parts administration, stock control, and customer support, working alongside experienced team members in a busy and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Assist with ordering, receiving, and organising vehicle parts Maintain accurate stock records using internal systems Support internal teams with parts requests and enquiries...

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...