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...

Are you a skilled Construction Estimator with a proven ability to drive business growth? Join a growing, family-run business in Northamptonshire where your commercial insight and estimating expertise will secure new and exciting projects across both private and public sectors. BASIC SALARY: up to £70,000 per annum BENEFITS: Company Car 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Quarterly / Annual Bonus LOCATION: Kettering COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Bedford, Towcester, Rushden, Milton Keynes, Leicester JOB DESCRIPTION: Construction Estimator, Project Estimator, Cost Estimator, Bid Writer, Quantity Surveyor - Construction, Housing As an experienced Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for interpreting architectural plans and producing accurate, actionable estimates. This is a pivotal role, supporting the company in securing new contracts and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Working...

Class 2 Driver Salary: 43,023.22 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly 5.00 daily meal allowance Single person allowance - Earn an extra 39.96 daily when you complete over 110 bins (RCV mode only) Hours: 48 Hours per week, Monday to Friday AM Shifts 4am starts OR PM Shifts 12:30pm starts Occasional Saturday working will be required Location: Bedford MK43 0QG When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

TSS is looking for a Retail Security Relief Officer in Bedford , where no two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security. Applicants must have an SIA licence and have access to their own transport. Contract Information: Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour Hours: Various Shifts: Various, Early mornings, afternoon and evenings until midnight. Between the hours of 5am and midnight. Your Time at Work As a Retail Security Relief Officer you will be responsible for: - Providing a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff - Carrying out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensuring the safety of staff and visitors - Lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site - Observing and reporting incidents using the correct reporting systems - Carrying out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom...

Customer Sales Representative Required Bedford The position will see you responsible for inquiries (order status, stock availability, pricing, company policies, returns authorization processing, requests for documentation, etc). This is an office based role and ideal applicants will come with experience of working within a customer service based role and should enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Daily activities include: Reviewing, entering and managing customer orders including handling customer calls and emails, routing appropriately. Responsible for inquiries (order status, stock availability, pricing, company policies, returns authorization processing, requests for documentation, etc.); investigating production scheduling, shipping and invoicing issues and assists in resolution where possible. Converting customer POs into the system quickly and efficiently. Reviews, enters and books orders according to order entry policies and procedures;...

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Bedford A welcoming and forward-thinking school in Bedford is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This SEMH Teaching Assistant role is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to gain valuable experience in education and training while making a real difference. Many of the pupils need consistent, positive role models - individuals they can trust to provide support, encouragement, and stability in their school day. Education and Training Opportunity 460 - 500 per week About the Role - Bedford As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may face challenges in school due to emotional or behavioural needs. Your role will be key in helping them feel supported, understood, and ready to engage with learning. You'll be someone who can model positive behaviour, remain calm under pressure, and build strong, trusting relationships with young...