Operation Administrator Required Bedford - Immediate Start Available Job summary Proactive Global are seeking an Operations Administrator based in Kempston for a rapidly growing company. The role involves coordinating and supporting the Head of Operations, maintaining ERP data, and tracking order progress to inform operational decisions. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs including English and Maths, experience in an operations/ manufacturing environment, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. This is a permanent, full-time position with standard UK hours. Qualifications GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths, or relevant practical experience. Previous experience in an operations administration, coordination, manufacturing administration or similar role. Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, OEM or industrial environment. Experience supporting operational, project, procurement or production teams. Experience working with ERP/MRP or...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Stock Assistant and Driver- Keep Our Laboratories Moving Purpose and Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is looking for a Stock Assistant and Driver to support our expanding UK laboratories in Bedford, with some driving duties as part of the role. You will help ensure our laboratory teams have the stock, consumables, sampling containers and prepared kits they need to deliver high-quality analytical services. Our purpose-built Bedford laboratories support the agrochemical sector and have an international reputation for solving complex analytical challenges across food, feed and forage crops. The Bedford laboratory was also one of the first in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for PFAS analysis following monitoring requirements at the Buncefield oil terminal. Your Impact in this Position You will play an important role in the smooth running of a busy laboratory environment, supporting analysts, chemists and technicians by maintaining stock areas, preparing...

Start Your GLP Laboratory Career as an Extraction Chemist Purpose and Scope of the Role Tetra Tech is seeking a highly motivated science graduate to join our GLP analytical team as an Extraction Chemist in Bedford. This is a full-time, permanent role supporting regulated studies conducted under Good Laboratory Practice. You will be responsible for the preparation and extraction of crop samples, including oranges, wheat and beans, alongside environmental matrices such as soil and water. The role involves receiving, recording, labelling, storing and tracking study samples, using large commercial laboratory equipment and working to defined quality, safety and compliance procedures. This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking an entry-level role in an analytical laboratory and looking to build practical experience in a fast-paced, quality-focused scientific environment. Your Impact in this Position You will support the accurate and timely delivery...

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...

Position: Assembly Operative Salary: 12.71 per hour Location: Bedford Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Assembly Operatives to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business based in Bedford. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Assembly Operatives to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Assembly Operators Required to work for manufacturing company based in Bedford, immediate starts available for the right candidates. Key Responsibilities: Assembling mechanical parts / components with high accuracy Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications. Collaborate with team members to meet production targets. Maintain a clean and organised work area. Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols. Qualifications and Experience: Previous...

Thinking of applying? Why not join our Meet the Employer session first? You'll hear more about Amey, the opportunity, potential career pathways, and have the chance to ask questions before deciding whether to apply. Reserve your place here: (url removed) Ready to launch your career? Join Amey and start building a career with real impact. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Project Management Graduate to join our Eastern & Southern team based in Bedford. Whether you are finishing university or looking for the next step in your career, this is a great place to develop your skills, confidence and future career. Starting Salary: 30,000.00 (Subject to review) Location: Bedford, with travel required. Working hours per week: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional weekend and night site work will be classed as overtime. Start date : April 2026 Our two-year Graduate Pathway will challenge and inspire...

Night Shift Train Cleaner Bedford Train Depot £14.80 per hour, plus enhanced overtime rates Initial 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...

Welder Bedford Location: Bedford Contract: Non stop ongoing contract and temp to permanent (like a permanent role) Shift: Monday to Friday, days Welding: Must have TIG - ideally some fabrication Can be paid PAYE, Umbrella or Limited Company - Good rates We are currently recruiting for a Welder to join a busy manufacturing facility in Bedford on an ongoing contract. This is a hands-on, maintenance-focused role rather than a traditional fabrication position. You will be responsible for carrying out repairs, modifications and fabrication work around the site, helping to keep equipment, machinery and site infrastructure operating safely and effectively. The Role As a Welder, you will be involved in: Carrying out TIG welding and some fabrication repairs around the manufacturing site Repairing and modifying existing machinery, equipment and structures Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance-related work TIG welding to a high standard Working...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Bedford 55,000 Panama Shift - Days & Nights A Bedford-based process plant is looking for two multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers to join its engineering team. This is a machinery-heavy manufacturing environment, suited to an engineer with strong fault-finding, breakdown and planned maintenance experience. The role Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery Electrical and mechanical fault-finding Supporting continuous improvement and site reliability Working closely with production to minimise downtime What we're looking for Multi-skilled maintenance engineering experience Mechanical or electrical bias considered Background in manufacturing, processing, packaging, FMCG or another machinery-intensive environment Confident working on both breakdowns and preventative maintenance Package Salary: circa 55,000 Panama shift pattern, rotating days and nights: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday...