Role Overview: Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Bedford Great Denham – Up to £44,000.00 + 25% annual bonus    We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds! About our Nursery  Busy Bees Bedford Great Denham is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 82, staffed by a highly qualified and passionate team with longstanding members who bring extensive knowledge and experience. Conveniently located near local train and bus routes, it also offers free parking, making it an appealing workplace for childcare professionals. Busy Bees Benefits Up to 25% annual salary bonus Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range...

Test Technician Required to work for electronics manufacturer Based in Bedford Key Responsibilities Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies, PCBs, and finished products. Diagnose and fault-find down to component level on analogue and digital electronic circuits. Use test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analysers, and power supplies. Record test results, repair actions, and non-conformances in accordance with company procedures. Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities. Liaise with engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues. Ensure all work complies with quality standards, ESD procedures, and health and safety requirements. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in electronic test based work Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills to component level. Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings....

Electronic Assemblers/Solderers Required Bedford Key Responsibilities: PCB assembly and soldering Wiring and soldering of cables and looms General electrical and mechanical assembly Use a variety tools safely and effectively. Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications. Collaborate with team members to meet production targets. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols. Qualifications and Experience: Previous wiring and soldering experience Willingness to learn and follow instructions. Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential. Additional Info: Working hours: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday Start date: ASAP Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. 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 our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment...

Whether you're an experienced Deputy Manager or ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Join us as a Deputy Manager at our supported living home in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, and help people with a learning disability live a life that makes sense to them. Working closely with the Frontline Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, suppo click apply for full job details

7.5 Tonne Driver Location: Bedford / Kempston Pay Rate: 15.63 per hour Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary to Ongoing Working Days: Monday to Friday (Weekend work available) Shift Times: Day shifts starting at 6:00 AM or 10:00 AM The Role We are currently recruiting experienced 7.5 Tonne Drivers for a temporary ongoing position based in Bedford/Kempston. This role involves delivering a variety of white goods, brown goods, and bulky household items directly to customers' homes while providing excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle safely and efficiently. Delivering white goods, brown goods, and other bulky household items to customers' homes. Manual handling and lifting of items weighing up to 80-90kg as part of a two-person delivery team where required. Carrying goods into customers' properties and placing them in the requested room. Completing delivery paperwork and following company procedures....

The Role As the designated Qualifying Supervisor, you will act as the technical authority for electrical installations, ensuring all work complies with current regulations and industry standards. Responsibilities include: Authorising and overseeing electrical certification and compliance. Ensuring all electrical work meets current BS7671 standards. Carrying out witness testing and competency assessments of electricians. Providing technical guidance, training and support to operational teams. Managing inspection, testing and reporting processes. Leading external compliance audits and accreditation assessments. Monitoring contractor and operative performance to maintain high quality standards. Ensuring testing equipment is calibrated, maintained and compliant. Investigating technical issues and implementing corrective actions where required. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: Previous experience as an Electrical Qualifying Supervisor or Electrical...

Accounts Payable Assistant Reporting to: Accounts Payable Manager Location: Bedford (Hybrid) Salary: £28,026 Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Hours: 37 hours per week About the role We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Accounts Payable Assistan t to join our Finance team. This is a key operational role, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger transactions across the organisation and its subsidiaries. You will play an important part in ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing a responsive, customer-focused service to internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities Process purchase ledger transactions accurately and in line with agreed procedures and payment terms Maintain accurate supplier records, ensuring bank details are verified before being set up on the finance system Process regular payment runs in line with the...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. 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 our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment...

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

Logic 360 Ltd Job Opportunity: Vehicle Painter Location: Bedford Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent Working Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday Working Hours: 06.00am to 16.00pm Salary: £20.02 per hour About Us: Logic 360 Ltd is a leading Talent partner to high profile Clients in the Automotive industry, committed to excellence and innovation. We pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering first-class services and solutions to our clients and our candidates. Our team is composed of skilled professionals who thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping you along your professional journey. Client-Specific Information: Industry Position: A prominent leader in the field of automotive logistics and remarketing solutions. Key Services: Provides comprehensive vehicle remarketing solutions, leveraging economies of scale and a wide array of services to cater to a diverse clientele. The company offers integrated services, including...

Home Delivery Driver Location: Kempston, Bedford Job Type: Temporary Ongoing Start Date: ASAP Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday Start Time: 06:00am start Pay Basic Pay: 13.48 per hour Van Driver Allowance: 1.19 per hour! Job Overview We are looking for a Home Delivery Driver to join our delivery team based at Bedford. This is a temporary ongoing position with an immediate start. The role involves delivering a range of white goods, brown goods and bulky items directly into customers' homes while providing excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Safely drive a company van and complete scheduled deliveries. Deliver white goods, brown goods and bulky items to customers' homes. Lift and manoeuvre items weighing up to 80-90kg as part of a two-person delivery team where required. Handle goods with care to prevent damage during transport and delivery. Provide a professional and friendly service to customers. Complete delivery paperwork and...

Bank Care Assistant Pay rate: £12.89 - £18.78 plus holiday pay, an hour, weekly pay Reference: HCA/BEDFORD/1 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people s lives ? Jane Lewis is looking for Bank Care Assistants in Bedford! Our client specialises in offering specialist post acute rehabilitation, as well as management of long term neurological conditions. We are offering an exciting opportunity working within our group owned residential service in Bedford, working together to develop person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation care plans that aim to maximise the individual s independence and recovery. As an Agency Care Assistant we can offer you: Flexible shifts that fit around you Pay rates starting from £12.89 per hour, holiday pay inclusive 24/7 support from our branch team Comprehensive free training Opportunity for further development Your DBS Fee Covered Weekly Pay £300 Joining Bonus As an Agency Care...

Search Consultancy are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our ever expanding Bank Hours team within the Bedford area. We are currently operating a fast track recruitment process with next day interviews available and free DBS checks. We are recruiting Support Workers on a temporary / ad hoc basis to work in various private healthcare settings, supporting service users with mental health illness's and learning difficulties. The suitable candidates will: Have worked a minimum of 6 months recent experience in a healthcare setting. Have a flexible approach towards work. Be able to travel via own or public transport in local and surrounding areas to your home. What we offer: Free DBS check (Limited time only) Free specialist training programmes. 100% Flexible working hours to fit around any lifestyle. Experience in a variety of high quality Hospitals and units. Competitive rates of pay. You will need to have a minimum of three months recent UK...

Class 1 Night Driver Location: Bedford (MK43) Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability) Earnings: From 24.81 up to 49.61ph Class 1 Night Driver Opportunity Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, as a Class 1 Night Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership client in , Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region. Role & Responsibilities : Chilled & frozen loads, mostly stored in cages but some cases may be pallets 1-3 store deliveries , this can be to supermarkets or petrol station stores Drivers must be flexible to operate Class 1and Class 2 vehicles (always paid at Class 1 rate) Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records. Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on Ability to...

Class 1 Weekend Driver Location: Bedford (MK43) Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability) Earnings: From 22.41 up to 49.61ph Class 1 Weekend Driver Opportunity Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, as a Class 1 Weekend Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership based in, Bedford. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region. Role & Responsibilities : Chilled & frozen loads, mostly stored in cages but some cases may be pallets 1-3 store deliveries , this can be to supermarkets or petrol station stores Drivers must be flexible to operate Class 1and Class 2 vehicles (always paid at Class 1 rate) Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records. Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on Ability...

My client is looking for an experienced 360 Operator to work on a busy housing site in Hitchin (SG4) - starting TOMORROW (24th July) for a few weeks work. HOURLY RATE : £24 per hour - CIS LOCATION : Hitchin (SG4) DATE COMMENCING : Friday 24th July 20206 LENGTH OF CONTRACT : Few weeks work HOURS OF WORK : 7:30 - 16:30 Book 9 hours per day JOB DESCRIPTION : 360 Operator My client is looking for an experienced 360 Operator to work on a busy housing site in Hitchin. REQUIREMENTS : 360 Operator CPCS / NPORS Card PPE PERSON SPECIFICATION : 360 Operator Can communicate well with those already on site, and follow instructions given Can work the 45 hours needed each week Previous experience of housing site work Please Note : You will be paid via our payroll partner Marvel Payroll, and one of their Account Managers will contact you before you start work. All workers will be paid by CIS. Wallace Hind - Construction Temps,...

Position: Electro Mechanical Assembler Location: Kempston Proactive are currently working with a client who are a market leader in their field based in Kempston. The client are currently in need of a Electro Mechanical Assembler. The need is due to rapid company growth, the successful candidate will be joining a thriving business and be helping maintain the site's function through this exciting influx of work. Your daily duties will include: Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics and follow PIO instructions to ensure correct assembly and wiring. Operate electrical test equipment to ensure systems function correctly and safely. Work with systems in hybrid and electric units, ensuring safe handling and integration. Ensure all work meets quality standards and is completed within production schedules. Report all issues and non-conformance to Team Leader / Supervisor. Operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment as required. React to...

My client is looking for an experienced Pipe Fitter and Mate to work on a commercial project in Cambridge. There is 4 months work here. HOURLY RATE : £21.00 per hour - Pipe Fitters Mate / £28.00 per hour - Pipe Fitter - payments are CIS LOCATION : Cambridge (CB4) DATE COMMENCING : Monday 3rd August 2026 LENGTH OF CONTRACT : 4 months HOURS OF WORK : 7:30 - 16:30 Book 9 hours per day JOB DESCRIPTION : Pipe Fitter and Mate This is a warehouse and offices project in Cambridge. You will be doing Stainless Steel Press Fit, Drainage, Fan Coil units etc. REQUIREMENTS : Pipe Fitter and Mate CSCS card IPAF Tools PERSON SPECIFICATION : Pipe Fitter and Mate Can communicate well with others already on site and follow instructions given Can read a drawing Can work the full shifts, as required Please Note : You will be paid via our payroll partner Marvel Payroll, and one of their Account Managers will contact you before you start...

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time Self-employed To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or over Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally) Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK Important Visa Status We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status Graduate visas Skilled Worker visas Student visas Health & Care Worker visas Spouse Visa Any other temporary or time-limited visa Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK. If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as...