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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Commercial Property Solicitor (2+ PQE) - Bedford. We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded firm for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their friendly and expanding team based in Bedford. THE ROLE: You will handle a broad and varied caseload of commercial property matters, including:• Sale and purchase of commercial and mixed-use properties and land • Secured lending, mortgages, refinancing, and bridging loans • Transfers of equity • Landlord and tenant matters • Transactions involving pension schemes SKILLS REQUIRED: To be successful in this role, you will:• Be a qualified solicitor with 2-3 years PQE in Commercial Property • Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across a range of property transactions • Possess excellent organisational and IT skills • Be confident managing your own caseload • Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team ON OFFER: • £50-60k (flexible DOE)• A varied and high-quality caseload • A...

Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE) - Bedford. A well-established national law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving Bedford office. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and client-focused lawyer to take ownership of a varied caseload while contributing to the continued growth of a highly regarded team. THE ROLE: You'll provide strategic, tailored advice to clients, building strong relationships and delivering an excellent client experience. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll also play an active role in business development and networking to help grow the private client offering both locally and across the wider firm. You will manage your own busy and diverse caseload, advising clients across a broad range of private client matters, including:• Wills • Probate and estate administration • Tax and trusts • Powers of Attorney / Lasting Powers of Attorney • Advising and safeguarding the interests of...

Electrical Design Engineer Bedford 40K- 52K per annum Overview An established engineering manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Engineering Department. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical hardware and control systems for special-purpose industrial machinery . This role offers hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle-from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, testing, and support. Key Responsibilities Conceptual and detailed electrical design of industrial machinery Design of control systems including variable speed drives, PLCs, and fieldbus systems Converting written specifications into full electrical designs, including schematic drawings and bills of materials Designing systems for manufacture and assembly Liaising with suppliers on bought-out components and working closely with internal...

Reach Truck Drivers/Warehouse Operatives Required Bedford(Early and Late Shifts Available 6.00am-2.00pm / 2.00pm-10.00pm) Our client is experiencing a significant growth period and are welcoming applications from candidates who are looking to join their team on a temp to perm basis. Candidates must have valid in-date Reach Truck Forklift or VNA licences and be flexible to work shifts based on 5 over 7 days including weekends. Great rates of pay and overtime available subject to availability. Job Responsibilities: Picking, packing and loading of goods, ready for dispatch Ensuring the smooth dispatch & accurate and timely loading of vehicles Report any issues Follow quality service standards & comply with company procedures & policies Work collaboratively with the warehouse team, following health and safety protocol at all times Job Requirements: Must have current, valid reach truck licence Proven working experience as a warehouse operative Proficiency in...

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...

Entry Level Graduate Scheme (Sales, Customer Service and Account Management) Do you like facts? Fact Number 1 - Many students attend university with no discernible career plan and many decide on a career completely unrelated to their field of study. Fact Number 2 - There is an abundance of fantastic graduate opportunities, and a candidate driven marketplace means that you're in a stronger position than ever before to take advantage of them. Fact Number 3 - If you keep reading, it could be one of the best career decisions you ever make. At Pareto, we have range of entry level graduate schemes where we deliver award winning training and you reap the benefits. Excellent growth potential and support networks, as well as fantastic packages and flexible, remote working options are all on offer. If you're a relationship builder looking to launch a lucrative career rooted in a commercial, B2B setting, with excellent scope to develop professionally, joining companies with top tier...

Entry-level Sales Executive This leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people! Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering innovative, integration systems and solutions to business around the globe! If you're passionate about people, driven to achieve goals and would like to be part of an inclusive, empowered team, then this opportunity is for you! You'll get: A competitive basic salary of £30k Commission structure that takes your Y1 total to higher Excellent progression, learning and development potential Laptop and mobile Lucrative bonus and incentive schemes, including company holidays! Volunteering days! Fantastic training You will create your own pipeline of...

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....