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Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places. • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile: • Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability, • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward., • Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings., • Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments., • Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term., • Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it., • Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success. Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:, • You're someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about., • You like mixing things up. Every day’s a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn’t stop there: you’ll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing., • You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day. What you’ll need:, • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), • At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points We’re Orange Heroes At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it’s this restless drive for better that’s earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. That commitment to excellence isn’t just felt by our members, it’s echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

• £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £5,800 per annum (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you. As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard. Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience), • Valid MOT Testing Licence, • Full drivers licence with less than 9 points Why Halfords? We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

• £29,607 per annum + bonus, • Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. Qualified Mechanic or Technician?? Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Repair Engineer to join the engineering team at our Depot in Bedford. As a Workshop Repair Engineer you will be responsible for Repair depot fleet assets to company and legislative standards In return you will receive a Competitive Salary, 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Auto enrolment pension s... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Mobile Refrigeration Engineer (Catering / Hospitality) Bedford & surrounding areas: Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Aylesbury, Oxford, St Neots, Northampton, Buckingham, Bicester, Kidlington, Banbury, Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin £45,300 + Van + Fuelcard + Overtime + Door to Door Pay + Pension + Training + Career Progression + Life Assurance + Excellent Company Benefits Are you a Refrigeration Engineer with experience of the catering/hospitality industry, looking for mobile role covering a regional patch with full door to door pay and overtime earning potential? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and growing business, your role will see you carry out repair and maintenance work at wide-range of customer sites within the hospitality sector, with long-term career progression opportunities available. Alongside this you will be able to significantly increase your salary further through full door to door pay as well as enhanced overtime rates, all whilst working within a manageable regional patch. The company are the market leader within refrigeration maintenance for the catering and hospitality sector and are currently undergoing a significant period of growth whilst maintaining the family-owned business feel with a nationwide level of service. This position would suit a Refrigeration Engineer with their F-Gas certificate and experience of the hospitality and catering industry, looking for a role with massive earning potential. The Role: • Repair and maintenance work as client sites, • Mobile position covering a regional patch, • Refrigeration experience within catering/hospitality industry, • F-Gas qualified, • Full UK driving licence Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities within a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. Blue Bear continuously innovate within core areas such as UAV autopilots, mission systems, ground control stations, and all supporting systems and infrastructure. You will be keen to get involved in all development areas and have a good track history/proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development. Working as part of a team in a multidisciplinary team you will have good communication skills. A can-do attitude and a genuine passion for innovative technology will be advantageous. Development of low-level drivers for UAV for control of effectors, reading instrumentation and integration of novel sensors. Key Responsibilities: * Primarily, your role will be the design, implementation and test of real time embedded software to support both experimental activities and product development, ensuring real-time safety, security and redundancy considerations are met. * Support the firmware lead with Firmware roadmaps. * Be a key member of a skilled team in the delivery of firmware for high-paced projects. * The opportunity will enable the successful candidate to gain knowledge of cutting-edge autonomous systems. * You will be responsible for delivery, reporting and presentation of technical work and writing and submitting any necessary documentation. * Delivery and maintenance of the embedded systems software within the UAV specifically. * Support development of automated HWIL test environments. Skills/Experience * Minimum 5+ years experience of embedded Linux. * Sound understanding of Linux kernel configuration and tuning. * Experienced user of Linux OS build toolchains such as Yocto and Buildroot. * Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Scripting (including Bash). * Ability to work from application code right down to bare metal. * Experience with NXP iMX8, NXP S32K3 and larger MPSoC style application processors. * Experience of working with core communication interfaces such as UART, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, PCIe. * Experienced at firmware and hardware level debugging and fault finding (e.g. use of JTAG, examining schematics). * Able to interpret relevant data from electronic schematics and component datasheets and application notes for the purposes code writing. * Experience of Electronics design, development and testing. * Awareness of FPGAs and VHDL is beneficial. * RTOS coding and debugging. * Awareness of assurance frameworks (DO-178C etc.) and secure by design. * Conducting code reviews. * Familiar with use of version control tools such as Git. * Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. This Electronics Manager role will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers. This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in design management with an focus on electronic design, strong leadership capability, and knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: * Guide, manage, and develop a delivery from a team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes. * Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs. * Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Design Standardisation & Quality Governance: * Act as one of the organisational Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes, standards, and industry best practice. * Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety-critical electronics developments. * Oversee configuration control, Verification and Validation activities Project & Stakeholder Coordination: * Work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery. * Support bid development, cost estimation, design planning, and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders. * Ensure workloads, priorities, project risks, and dependencies are managed effectively to meet schedule commitments. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: * Strong project and programme management experience. * 6-8 years experience in project management with a focus on hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems * Significant knowledge in detailed electronics hardware design. * Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes * Excellent attention to detail. * Process driven, ability to read legislation and implement processes to ensure adherence. * Experience managing 5+ complex projects/programmes at a time with many stakeholders. * Excellent time management/prioritisation skills * Highly organised and able to work multi projects in fast paced environment * Adaptable personality with professional approach * Good verbal and written communication skills * Excellent organisation skills * Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic Desirable: * Experience working on many projects at once and managing your time effectively. * Experience of interfacing with subcontractors. * Experience writing VHDL or Verilog. * Experience writing embedded C and Python. * Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Bedford | £47,000–£50,000 + Benefits Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Salary: £47,000 – £50,000 per annum + attractive benefits Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Sector: Children’s Residential Care About the Role Diamond Search Recruitment is representing our client in the search for an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead a well-established children’s residential home in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate leader in children’s residential care who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma and complex needs. The home supports three young people and has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and achieving excellent outcomes. About the Home Orchard House is a warm, supportive and family-orientated residential home built on trust, stability and meaningful relationships. Key features include: • A dedicated trauma-informed team, • Strong multi-agency partnerships, • A culture that prioritises emotional wellbeing, • Consistent high-quality care and positive outcomes Responsibilities include: • Lead and inspire the residential care team, • Oversee day-to-day operations of the children’s home, • Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards, • Promote a trauma-informed, child-centred culture, • Lead safeguarding practices and prioritise children’s welfare, • Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, supervision and development, • Manage budgets, resources and operational planning, • Build strong relationships with families, professionals and external agencies You will have: • Proven experience in children’s residential care services, • Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Standards, • Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, trauma or complex needs, • Excellent leadership, team management, and safeguarding skills, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) Benefits include: • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • Mental health and wellbeing support resources, • Free online GP access, • Health Cash Plan and Cancer Cover, • Flexible pay through Wagestream, • Utility bill savings and financial wellbeing support, • Life Assurance, • Cycle to Work scheme Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Bedford | Salary: £47,000–£50,000 | Hours: Full-Time, 40 per week | Type: Permanent We are working with a well-established children’s residential home supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma, and complex needs. The home prides itself on providing a nurturing, child-centred environment where children can thrive and staff are supported to grow professionally.The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will lead the home with compassion and professionalism, ensuring high-quality care and full compliance with regulatory standards. You will: • Provide strong, inspiring leadership to the staff team, • Oversee daily operations, budgets, and staffing, • Promote a trauma-informed, child-centred culture, • Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied, • Foster multi-agency partnerships and family engagement, • Support staff development and continuous improvement initiativesWe are looking for someone who:, • Has experience in residential childcare and managing a regulated service, • Is skilled in trauma-informed practice and child-centred leadership, • Can drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, • Holds or is working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare), • Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and a passion for achieving excellent outcomes for childrenBenefits, • Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance and mental health resources, • Flexible pay options, life assurance, and health support schemes, • Development opportunities within a recognised top employerThis is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, ambitious leader to make a real difference in children’s lives.Apply today to join a supportive and inspiring team!

Project Manager – Residential Development Location: Bedfordshire (Site-based) About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments alongside the active management of a diverse, multi-sector property portfolio. This currently includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets in excess of £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and are seeking talented, motivated and commercially minded professionals who share our passion for real estate and long-term value creation. Joining MCR means becoming part of a business that rewards initiative, supports development and offers genuine career progression. The Role We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, based on a major development site in Bedfordshire. This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role within a fast-paced, thriving business that is continuing to scale nationally. You will be instrumental in delivering complex residential projects while developing your career within a highly ambitious and well-capitalised property group. As our Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of large-scale residential developments, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will provide strong leadership on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance across all disciplines, coordinating internal teams and external partners, and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities The role will involve developing and maintaining comprehensive project programmes, budgets and resource plans to ensure effective delivery from inception through to completion. Strong leadership will be required to coordinate and motivate project teams, including site management, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Full responsibility will be taken for managing all subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial, contractual and programme obligations are achieved. Health and safety standards must be owned and upheld at all times, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policy and industry best practice. The design process will be overseen from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, embedding buildability, cost efficiency and quality across all stages of delivery. Rigorous quality assurance procedures will be implemented to ensure all works meet regulatory requirements, design intent and MCR’s internal standards. Project costs will be actively controlled, with expenditure monitored against budgets, variations managed effectively and value-engineering opportunities identified without compromising quality or safety. Potential project risks will be proactively identified, with mitigation strategies developed and implemented to protect programme certainty, commercial performance and delivery outcomes. Clear and professional communication will be maintained with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and responding promptly to queries, changes or emerging issues. Project schedules and critical milestones will be managed closely to ensure agreed completion dates are consistently achieved. Procurement of materials, plant and equipment will be coordinated to support programme certainty, quality standards and commercial efficiency. Contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants will be reviewed, negotiated and administered in line with project and company requirements. All construction activities will be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, planning conditions and statutory obligations. The position will report directly to the Construction Director, providing accurate project reporting, forecasts and performance updates. Requirements A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. You will have proven experience operating as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within residential development, with strong exposure to high-rise schemes. You will be confident using construction management software and project reporting tools. You will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, problem-solving capability and sound decision-making under pressure. You will possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and represent the business professionally. Please note: this role is site-based / office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working.

Project Manager – Residential Development Location: Bedfordshire (Site-based) About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments alongside the active management of a diverse, multi-sector property portfolio. This currently includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets in excess of £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and are seeking talented, motivated and commercially minded professionals who share our passion for real estate and long-term value creation. Joining MCR means becoming part of a business that rewards initiative, supports development and offers genuine career progression. The Role We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, based on a major development site in Bedfordshire. This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role within a fast-paced, thriving business that is continuing to scale nationally. You will be instrumental in delivering complex residential projects while developing your career within a highly ambitious and well-capitalised property group. As our Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of large-scale residential developments, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will provide strong leadership on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance across all disciplines, coordinating internal teams and external partners, and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities The role will involve developing and maintaining comprehensive project programmes, budgets and resource plans to ensure effective delivery from inception through to completion. Strong leadership will be required to coordinate and motivate project teams, including site management, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Full responsibility will be taken for managing all subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial, contractual and programme obligations are achieved. Health and safety standards must be owned and upheld at all times, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policy and industry best practice. The design process will be overseen from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, embedding buildability, cost efficiency and quality across all stages of delivery. Rigorous quality assurance procedures will be implemented to ensure all works meet regulatory requirements, design intent and MCR’s internal standards. Project costs will be actively controlled, with expenditure monitored against budgets, variations managed effectively and value-engineering opportunities identified without compromising quality or safety. Potential project risks will be proactively identified, with mitigation strategies developed and implemented to protect programme certainty, commercial performance and delivery outcomes. Clear and professional communication will be maintained with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and responding promptly to queries, changes or emerging issues. Project schedules and critical milestones will be managed closely to ensure agreed completion dates are consistently achieved. Procurement of materials, plant and equipment will be coordinated to support programme certainty, quality standards and commercial efficiency. Contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants will be reviewed, negotiated and administered in line with project and company requirements. All construction activities will be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, planning conditions and statutory obligations. The position will report directly to the Construction Director, providing accurate project reporting, forecasts and performance updates. Requirements A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. You will have proven experience operating as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within residential development, with strong exposure to high-rise schemes. You will be confident using construction management software and project reporting tools. You will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, problem-solving capability and sound decision-making under pressure. You will possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and represent the business professionally. Please note: this role is site-based / office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Domiciliary Deputy Care Manager to join a thriving care business near the Bedford area. We are happy to consider Senior Care Coordinators looking for their next step! It is essential that all applicants have a strong background in a domiciliary care setting supporting elderly clients. The Role You will be responsible for supporting the Registered Manager with the day to day running of the service, ensuring exceptional standards of care and full regulatory compliance. Your key responsibilities will include: • Leading and managing the domiciliary care team, • Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding & best practice standard, • Recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing a high-performing care team, • Overseeing care planning, risk assessments, audits, and quality assurance, • Oversee rotas and resources effectively to deliver a safe service You will be a confident and compassionate leader with a strong background in domiciliary or homecare. Essential requirements include: • Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or working towards), • Proven managerial experience within domiciliary or homecare services, • Good knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and compliance, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Strong experience managing staff teams, rotas, budgets, and service delivery, • Opportunity to lead and shape a growing service, • A supportive environment where your expertise is truly valued, • Career development and progression opportunities If you’re passionate about helping others, motivated by high standards, and ready to take ownership of a service, we’d love to hear from you. Maxim Recruitment Solutions acts as a recruitment agency. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 5 days please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. In line with the GDPR Regulations, we are making you aware that in order to proceed with your application; we may need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message.

Experimental Test Engineer (Electronics / Instrumentation) Bedford | £35,000–£40,000 | Shift-based role This is a hands-on engineering role supporting advanced aerodynamic testing and experimental research. You’ll work in a specialist environment where bespoke instrumentation, precise data capture and reliability matter. The work is practical, varied and rarely repeated - supporting complex test programmes rather than production lines. What you’ll be doing • Building and maintaining bespoke instrumentation and cabling, • Installing sensors and instrumentation into experimental test hardware, • Connecting systems into multi-channel data acquisition setups, • Fault-finding and repairing assemblies and sensors down to component level, • Supporting live test activity and minimising downtime, • Working across lab and industrial environments, including confined spaces and work at height Why this role appeals • Unique experimental work, not repetitive manufacturing, • Strong exposure to specialist test and measurement systems, • Close collaboration with experienced engineers and researchers, • Long-term role in a technically respected engineering organisation, • Full training provided for specialist equipment and processes What will make you a fit • Time-served electronics technician or equivalent hands-on experience, • Solid understanding of basic electronics and diagnostics, • Experience with sensors, instrumentation or test systems (strain, temperature, pressure, etc.), • Comfortable reading schematics and wiring lists, • Flexible approach to shift work, • Eligible for UK Security Clearance Package • £35,000–£40,000 salary, • Shift pattern (early/late rotation), • 26 days holiday + bank holidays, • 7% employer pension contribution, • Private healthcare and life assurance Interested? If you enjoy practical electronics, experimental testing and working on technically unique projects, this is a role worth exploring. Apply for a confidential conversation.

Location Stewartby, Bedfordshire, UK - must live within a short commute of Stewartby Department Engineering Reporting To Engineering Director Role Overview Andersen EV Plc is the UK leader in the design, development, manufacture, sale and distribution of prestigious, smart-enabled domestic and work-place charging points for electric vehicles. We are proud of our reputation for quality that has enabled partnerships with car manufacturers and energy companies, including, but not exclusively, Jaguar Land-Rover, Porsche, Renault, Geely, Octopus Energy and OVO. We are looking for a multi-skilled Head of Quality and Product Reliability to be responsible for the quality of our products and services and to also have control and investigation of all units and equipment that have been returned by or on behalf of our customers. We have high quality standards and expect minimal product issues. We are proud of outstanding customer satisfaction and as our success grows with market expansion, we must ensure that all our products and services meet the highest level of quality and reliability. Furthermore, any emerging faults or issues must be identified at the earliest possible point and then eradicated from our production and systems. Following product training, the successful applicant will be expected to have the necessary level of skills to differentiate between hardware, firmware and software faults and issues. In respect of hardware with digital and analogue circuits, you will have the ability to fault find down to component level and will be able to identify design defects and errors. In respect of firmware and software you will be able to identify the systems and sub-systems causing errors and faults and be able to demonstrate the deficiency to the design engineers responsible for the firmware and software. You will be skilled at replicating reporting faults and errors. You will have an understanding of mechanical engineering and will be adept at using accurate, high resolution, measuring equipment. You will be responsible for all aspects of quality, ensuring that products and services reach our customers in pristine condition and superbly presented. For example, you will ensure that all our packaging is extremely robust to ensure that there is no risk of damage when in transit with third-party couriers. This is a senior role, and you will be expected to ensure that all persons having responsibility for the maintenance of quality standards within the company carry out quality related processes with due diligence and in a timely manner. You will have sufficient supervisory experience to ensure that your will prevails. It is envisaged that you will have significant experience of working to build quality and product reliability within a small to medium sized company that produces smart enabled or IoT electrical and electronic products. Duties You will be an integral member of the Engineering Team, reporting to the Engineering Director. You will have a proactive role in all development projects, whether relating to products or services, to ensure the highest level of quality and that prior to commercial release the product or service is of exemplary standards of quality and free from inherent fault. Your input and recommendations will be a key focus of the sign-off process. You will also ensure ongoing conformity of all constituent parts and systems. On a daily basis, you will check all received returned units and parts that are related to a fault report and remedial action that has taken place at the customer’s address. You will check that all returned units and parts are accompanied by the correct documentation. You will report any errors in the returns process. You will then examine the returned units and parts. In the case of a fault, you will investigate the unit, in our fully equipped laboratory, to pinpoint the fault and the root cause, which you will document and report. In the case of a hardware fault, you will fully identify the design or component defect and make recommendations for the immediate action to be taken to eradicate that fault from further occurrences. In the case of a firmware or software issue, you will identify the system or sub-system that is faulty or has incompatibilities or bugs and you will document and report the fault, which will then be allocated to a firmware or software design engineer in the team, with whom you will support in validating the elimination of the fault. You will also work closely with hardware design engineers within the team. You will directly supervise an assistant who will be responsible for booking in product returns, confirmation of fault categories, and initial testing as directed by you. Following the technical investigation that is carried out by you or at your direction, your assistant will also strip, restock or otherwise dispose of returned products. You will have significant interface with senior management and will have considerable input into staff training and definition of new processes, whilst maintaining cost effective overheads and not introducing unnecessary bureaucracy. Qualifications and Experience Selection of the successful candidate will be based upon ability, but you will likely be educated to degree level in electronic/electrical engineering. You will have an understanding of mechanical engineering. You will be self-motivated and have a strong proactive motivation to permanently solve faults, problems and issues. You will be expected to work methodically and contribute to the overall excellence of the Engineering Team. You will have had a minimum of five years’ experience in a quality assurance role with management responsibilities. You will have previously held a position of ensuring quality and product reliability within a small to medium sized business. You will be entirely conversant with fault finding and fault resolution with electronic and IOT products. It will be advantageous to be conversant with ISO 9001:2015 and the quality requirements for a Business Management System. Salary £60,000 to £65,000 per annum Benefits • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car (optional), • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • On-site parking (free) Schedule • Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 with one hour for lunch Ability to commute · Must be able to reliably commute to Bedford, MK43 9ND, on a daily basis • Will live within 30 miles road distance from MK43 9ND Job Type · Full-time Work authorisation • United Kingdom (required) Work Location · Stewartby. In person. There is no remote or hybrid working.

Job Details • Job Title: QA Officer, • Location: Bedford, UK, • Employment Type: Permanent, • Industry: Pharmaceutical Distribution (Warehouse), • Work Arrangement: On-site About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Site QA Officer to join our team at our Lutterworth facility. This role is critical to ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance within our pharmaceutical distribution operations, maintaining compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and other regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in upholding quality standards, managing quality processes, and supporting continuous improvement in our warehouse operations. Key Responsibilities • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with GDP and other relevant regulations., • Conduct investigations and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address non-conformances., • Handle deviations, ensuring thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and resolution., • Support change control processes, including assessing and documenting changes to procedures, systems, or equipment., • Perform internal audits and support external audits to ensure adherence to quality standards., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in quality processes., • Maintain accurate and detailed records of QA activities, ensuring traceability and compliance., • Contribute to training staff on quality procedures and GDP requirements., • Monitor and report on quality performance metrics to management. Required Qualifications and Experience • 1-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, ideally within pharmaceutical distribution (GDP). Candidates with QA experience in other industries will be considered if they have demonstrable experience with CAPA, deviations, and change control processes., • Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory compliance., • Proven ability to conduct investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions., • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams., • Consistent work history with a demonstrated commitment to previous roles (candidates with frequent job changes will not be considered)., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting purposes. Desirable Skills • Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) within pharmaceutical warehousing., • Experience with internal and external audits., • Familiarity with quality management software or systems. Location and Work Arrangement • This role is based at our Tamworth facility., • The position is fully on-site, with no remote or hybrid working options available.

12-Month Maternity Cover - Full Time Location: Kempston Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Are you a proactive and organised supply chain professional with a passion for all things packaging? My client is seeking a Packaging Inventory Planner/Buyer to join their friendly and fast‑paced operation on a 12‑month maternity contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly by planning, purchasing and managing a diverse range of packaging components. Based at their modern Warehousing & Distribution Centre in Kempston, you'll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and the production planning team to keep everything running like clockwork. What you'll be doing In this varied and hands-on role, you will: Planning • Manage stock levels for a defined range of packaging components to support production schedules., • Maintain accurate ERP data, including item codes, product structures and new component setups., • Plan the introduction of new packaging while minimising waste and residual stock., • Support the resolution of supplier quality or service issues., • Raise purchase orders for packaging components using MRP insights and business requirements., • Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality, service and delivery expectations are met., • Negotiate pricing and lead times in exceptional circumstances., • Monitor market trends, risks and opportunities within your category., • Work with the Packaging Manager to develop and support category strategies., • Create and maintain packaging specifications within the Company Document Management System., • Support artwork revisions and ensure correct packaging codes are applied., • Secure and upload supplier approvals., • Assist in maintaining the Component Change Log., • Own relevant Change Controls for your category., • Support monthly and ad‑hoc reporting., • Maintain packaging documents within internal systems., • Participate in NPD handover meetings regarding packaging needs., • Provide cover for packaging waste reporting, month‑end tasks, consignment processes and redundant stock., • Work with the Supplier Relationship Manager on packaging‑related projects. What we're looking for Ideally, you will bring: • Experience purchasing packaging components in a regulated manufacturing environment., • Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers., • Experience using ERP‑based purchasing systems., • Supplier management experience., • A detail‑focused, commercially aware and self‑motivated mindset., • Experience with pharmaceutical packaging (aluminium, glass, closures) would be an advantage., • Familiarity with change management processes. What's in it for you? Alongside a competitive salary, my client offers an impressive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally: • Annual salary review plus annual company bonus, • 25 days holiday, with 4 days allocated for Christmas closure, plus bank holidays, • Matched pension scheme at 5% (rising to 6% after 5 years' service, salary exchange), • Life Assurance at 4x basic salary, • Free daily lunch, plus complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments, • Free onsite parking If this feels like the right opportunity for you, please APPLY NOW

Senior Project Manager – Residential Development Bedford, Bedfordshire (Site-based) About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments alongside the active management of a diverse, multi-sector property portfolio. This currently includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets in excess of £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and are seeking talented, motivated and commercially minded professionals who share our passion for real estate and long-term value creation. Joining MCR means becoming part of a business that rewards initiative, supports development and offers genuine career progression. The Role We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, based on a major development site in Bedfordshire. This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role within a fast-paced, thriving business that is continuing to scale nationally. You will be instrumental in delivering complex residential projects while developing your career within a highly ambitious and well-capitalised property group. As our Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of large-scale residential developments, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will provide strong leadership on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance across all disciplines, coordinating internal teams and external partners, and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities The role will involve developing and maintaining comprehensive project programmes, budgets and resource plans to ensure effective delivery from inception through to completion. Strong leadership will be required to coordinate and motivate project teams, including site management, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Full responsibility will be taken for managing all subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial, contractual and programme obligations are achieved. Health and safety standards must be owned and upheld at all times, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policy and industry best practice. The design process will be overseen from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, embedding buildability, cost efficiency and quality across all stages of delivery. Rigorous quality assurance procedures will be implemented to ensure all works meet regulatory requirements, design intent and MCR’s internal standards. Project costs will be actively controlled, with expenditure monitored against budgets, variations managed effectively and value-engineering opportunities identified without compromising quality or safety. Potential project risks will be proactively identified, with mitigation strategies developed and implemented to protect programme certainty, commercial performance and delivery outcomes. Clear and professional communication will be maintained with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and responding promptly to queries, changes or emerging issues. Project schedules and critical milestones will be managed closely to ensure agreed completion dates are consistently achieved. Procurement of materials, plant and equipment will be coordinated to support programme certainty, quality standards and commercial efficiency. Contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants will be reviewed, negotiated and administered in line with project and company requirements. All construction activities will be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, planning conditions and statutory obligations. The position will report directly to the Construction Director, providing accurate project reporting, forecasts and performance updates. Requirements A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. You will have proven experience operating as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within residential development, with strong exposure to high-rise schemes. You will be confident using construction management software and project reporting tools. You will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, problem-solving capability and sound decision-making under pressure. You will possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and represent the business professionally. Please note: this role is site-based / office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working.

Supplier Quality Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Base Salary: £50,000 to £57,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Annual performance bonus, BUPA private healthcare, Flexible working arrangements, Option for a four-day working week, Career development and progression opportunities Role Overview As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and reporting on all supplier quality activities to ensure materials, components, and services meet contractual, regulatory, and company requirements. The role covers raw materials, packaging materials, GMP service providers, contract manufacturers, laboratories, and sub-tier suppliers. The successful candidate will ensure supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Supplier Quality Management • Lead and manage supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with purchase orders, contracts, and applicable standards., • Maintain oversight of supplier approvals and ensure certifications remain current., • Review, challenge, and approve new supplier capability requests and accreditations. Nonconformance & Corrective Action • Control and manage supplier nonconforming materials., • Conduct root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented., • Monitor and verify the effectiveness of corrective measures against defined reliability and compliance standards. Quality Systems & Compliance • Develop, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems for materials and product processing., • Prepare, maintain, and review procurement quality assurance procedures., • Ensure documentation complies with customer and/or government requirements. Auditing & Supplier Oversight • Perform source inspections and validation activities., • Conduct audits of third-party manufacturers, special processes, and sub-tier suppliers., • Participate in vendor selection and due diligence processes., • Maintain effective feedback loops with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and communicated to suppliers., • Translate technical and quality requirements into measurable supplier standards. Skills, Qualifications & Experience • Previous experience in a supplier quality engineering role or similar industry environment preferred., • Suitable for a Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector seeking progression into supplier quality engineering., • Experience working in a regulated or high-pressure environment., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)., • SAP experience managing quality notifications desirable but not essential., • Lean and/or Six Sigma certification advantageous. Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 02392 415270.

Job Title: CNC Milling Machinist Location: Ampthill Salary: £35,000–£40,000 Contract: Permanent Role Overview – CNC Milling Machinist Are you an experienced CNC Miller looking to join a high precision engineering environment? This permanent role offers the chance to work within an advanced CNC machining facility, producing complex prototype, R&D and low volume components. In this position, you will be responsible for setting, operating and supporting programming across multi axis CNC milling and turning equipment from 3 to 6 axis. You will take ownership of tooling selection, programme prove outs and the delivery of high accuracy machined parts. You will also contribute to machining process development, tooling improvements and fixture optimisation. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys hands on machining, problem solving and working to demanding tolerances, while actively contributing to continuous improvement across the machine shop. With strong development support and a positive work life balance, this is an excellent time to join a forward thinking manufacturing team. Key Responsibilities – CNC Milling Machinist • Set up, operate and support programming on multi axis CNC milling and turning machines from 3 to 6 axis., • Select tooling, prepare setups and complete programme prove outs., • Machine one off and small batch components to tight tolerances., • Support ongoing refinement and development of machining processes., • Assist with fixture and tooling improvements and collaborate with tooling suppliers., • Provide guidance and support to less experienced machinists and apprentices., • Work confidently from engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation., • Identify process improvements and contribute to optimising workshop efficiency., • Troubleshoot machining issues and support corrective action activities., • Manage workloads to meet production targets and maximise machine utilisation., • Maintain high quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Experience and Qualifications – CNC Milling Machinist • Solid experience in a precision CNC machining environment., • Strong CNC milling background is essential; turning experience is advantageous., • Confident using Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhein control systems for programming and post processing., • Knowledge of CAD CAM platforms including EdgeCAM, MasterCAM, Fusion 360 or similar., • Skilled in multi axis machining from 3 to 5 axis., • Strong understanding of inspection methods and precision metrology equipment., • Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and supporting documentation., • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently., • Familiarity with general workshop practices and manufacturing operations., • Proficient with MS Office and MRP or ERP systems., • Clear, confident communication and reporting skills. Benefits – CNC Milling Machinist • Competitive salary from £35,000 to £40,000., • 37.5 hour working week with flexible working options., • Potential for a four-day working pattern subject to business needs., • Private Medical Insurance., • Competitive pension scheme., • Dental cover, Life Assurance, Travel Insurance and Critical Illness cover., • Retail discounts with major high street brands., • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and financial support., • Access to internal training and development programmes., • Support towards professional memberships., • Enhanced flexible and family friendly policies. For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Salary: £45,000–£55,000 Contract: Permanent Role Overview – Manufacturing Engineer Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation on a permanent basis as they continue to expand and strengthen their precision machining capability. As a CNC‑focused Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimising machining processes across complex components, using advanced CNC equipment and Hypermill CAM software. Acting as a technical specialist, you will drive machining standards, tooling strategies, process efficiency and right‑first‑time quality across the machine shop. This is an on‑site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, within an advanced manufacturing facility and benefiting from a 4‑day working week (Mon–Thu). Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing Engineer • Developing CNC machining processes and programs for new and existing components, • Creating, modifying and optimising CNC toolpaths using Hypermill CAM, • Defining machining sequences, cutting strategies and cycle‑time optimisation plans, • Selecting cutting tools, designing fixturing and setting machining parameters for complex parts, • Producing and maintaining machining documentation, routings and detailed build instructions, • Supporting CNC machinists with program prove‑outs, tooling trials and problem‑solving, • Troubleshooting machining issues and driving root‑cause resolution on the shop floor, • Leading continuous‑improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework and cycle times, • Supporting the introduction and commissioning of CNC machines and new machining capability, • Working with engineering, production and quality teams to ensure robust manufacturability, • Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements across machining processes Key Experience & Qualifications – Manufacturing Engineer • Strong CNC machining background within a precision engineering environment, • Hands‑on experience using Hypermill CAM for 3‑, 4‑ or 5‑axis machining, • Knowledge of cutting theory, machining methods and best‑practice CNC programming, • Experience with tooling selection, fixture design and process optimisation, • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T, • Experience using MRP/ERP systems for BOM and routing management, • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills within machining environments, • Proactive, collaborative communication style with a hands‑on approach, • Engineering/technical qualification or equivalent industry experience Benefits – Manufacturing Engineer • Competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000), • Permanent role with strong career development potential, • 4‑day working week (Monday to Thursday), • Excellent pension contribution plan, • Company bonus scheme, • Income protection and life assurance, • Share purchase programme, • Flexible working hours, • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, • Employee discounts and referral scheme For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit

Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. Due to our ongoing growth, we are recruiting a HR Administrator on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to support our current HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR and HR Business Partner, the role of the HR Administrator is to provide administrative and co-ordinating support within the HR Team to ensure the smooth delivery of a pro-active administrative and operational HR service to all UK offices. Key activities will include: • Onboarding: Sending out offers of employment (creation of contracts and offer packs), collating the requisite pre-employment data (right to work checks, references, pre-employment health questionnaires etc), clear and timely communication to line managers and other stakeholders (e.g. IT, Payroll) to ensure an excellent onboarding experience for all candidates., • Payroll: Responsible for the collation of monthly changes in the payroll, including starters and leavers, • Benefits: adding new starters to the benefits platforms that we offer., • Employee Variations: Creating correspondence for all forms of variation; from a change in hours to a promotion; updating the system and advising the key stakeholders., • Data Integrity and Systems: The HR system (currently being implemented) will be the first point of entry for the majority of employee data for the business feeding into the IT and Finance systems, and into the global people database. Responsible for ensuring full and accurate completion of all employee data, changes and regular reconciliation of data integrity., • Training: Responsible the booking of training, creating training agreements, reporting of training attendance and liasing with external providers/internal stakeholders., • Offboarding: Processing of leavers. Responsible for issuing all leaver documentation, updating the employment status on the HR System/trackers, updating payroll. Removing leavers from company benefits., • Ad hoc support, projects, and queries: ensuring the HR team have full administrative support across a range of activities; including note taking in formal employee meetings, raising invoices, filing, data management and general queries. To be considered, the following skills and experience is required: • Experience in an office environment is desirable., • HR Admin experience is desirable., • A positive attitude with a strong work ethic is key., • Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is essential., • Experience of an HR system would be good to have but is not essential., • Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong client focus, with a proactive approach towards delivery of their duties and a positive attitude to all tasks., • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and use of their own initiative are qualities vital to the role., • Applicants should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels., • Candidates should be strong team players, committed and willing to take on new challenges., • Ability to accommodate changing workload priorities. We are offering a salary of between £27,000 - £30,000 plus benefits to include: • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years’ service), • 8% Employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) – 1% min Employee, • Individual and family private health care (Employee, partner/ spouse and any child up to 24 years), • Life assurance (4x salary), • Employee assistance programme (EAP), • Income Protection, • Professional Body Membership (1 per year), • Plus, more including access to training and development opportunities.

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability. Safety is paramount to Framatome in the UK and globally. Safety is our overarching value and Quality is like safety being integral to the nuclear safety culture driving our operations and being at the core of our customers business. As part of our growth, we have integrated the QHSE function to serve the overall operations of Framatome Ltd in the UK and liaise with Framatome Group with this respect. The QHSE Coordinator will directly: Assist with document control, records management and version tracking of policies, procedures and technical documents Coordinate audits (internal, external, and regulatory), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are tracked and closed Maintain records related to risk assessments, non-conformances, safety inspections, incident investigations, and training compliance. Maintain QHSE management databases and software. Track training records and certifications for staff, ensuring compliance with mandatory training requirements. Organize QHSE committee meetings, prepare agendas, and draft minutes. Provide general administrative support to the QHSE Managers and wider team. The QHSE Coordinator will work closely with: The Supervising Technical Coordinator to integrate digital solutions with procedural and system requirements With the various process owners in the business to ensure that health and safety within the Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed, and improved to meet our business needs, customers and regulatory requirements. With the IMS Manager to support the maintenance and administration of the IMS With the Head of Function to prepare and maintain QHSE reports and performance indicators for management review We are looking for: • Experience or qualifications in business administration, engineering, safety management, or related field (preferred)., • Prior experience in a support or administrative role., • Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications, • Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures., • Auditor training (internal or external) desirable., • NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety/environmental qualification advantageous Desired Personal Characteristics: • Excellent team working skills, • The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention, • Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can -do attitude, • Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions, • Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines., • Assertive – gets things done when they need to be, • Determination - not easily discouraged or put off, • Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity, • Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges, • Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality This role has the potential to lead to a structured Apprenticeship programme in either disciplines of Quality, Health & Safety and / or Environment for candidates where there is an interest. Benefits: • 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays, • 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice), • Individual and family private health care, • Dental insurance for employees, • Cashplan – Level 2 cover, • Life assurance (4x salary), • Employee assistance programme (EAP), • Income Protection, • Professional Body Membership, • Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice), • Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice), • Babbel – learn a new language, • Generous family leave

HGV Class 2 Driver - HIAB. Salary: £39,873.60, standard 45 hr week £46,519.20 average 50 hr pw. Location: Ampthill, Bedford. Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs.or 08.30 to 18.00 hrs. The Vacancy As an LGV Class 2 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products. What's in it for you! 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service) Workplace Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme Colleague Benefits! Employee Assistance Program High Street Discount Vouchers Discounted Gym Membership Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits Milestone Birthdays Additional leave Work Anniversary Bonus's Refer a Friend Scheme About You! HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential. HIAB qualification is essential. You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience. A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas. Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully. Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times. Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice. About the Role! Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time requi...

Vehicle Mechanic– Bedford Salary: £35,000-£45,000 + Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays Interaction Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of our prestigious client to recruit an experienced Vehicle Technician for their Bedford site. Why Join Our Client? Our client is committed to supporting their #ExceptionalPeople. When you join their team, you'll have access to: • Employee Car Scheme (after qualifying period) – Drive their brand products at affordable prices., • Life Assurance Policy – Provided at no cost to you. As a Diagnostic Technician, you will play a vital role in the Aftersales Team by: • Safeguarding and protecting customers' vehicles and contents while in your care., • Using tools and resources effectively to become a specialist in your area., • Maintaining the highest standards of work and contributing to the success of the Workshop Team., • Keeping your working area and the Centre to the highest presentation standards., • Ensuring all work complies with Company,...

Vehicle Mechanic– Bedford Salary: £35,000-£45,000 + Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays Interaction Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of our prestigious client to recruit an experienced Vehicle Technician for their Bedford site. Why Join Our Client? Our client is committed to supporting their #ExceptionalPeople. When you join their team, you’ll have access to: Employee Car Scheme (after qualifying period) – Drive their brand products at affordable prices. Life Assurance Policy – Provided at no cost to you. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Supporting wellbeing and positive mental health through their #SpeakAware campaign. Key Responsibilities As a Diagnostic Technician, you will play a vital role in the Aftersales Team by: Safeguarding and protecting customers’ vehicles and contents while in your care. Using tools and resources effectively to become a specialist in your area. Maintaining the highest standards of work and contributing to the success of the Workshop Team. Keeping your working area and the Centre to the highest presentation standards. Ensuring all work complies with Company, manufacturer, and industry guidelines. Maintaining accurate electronic records. What We’re Looking For Minimum Level 3 Qualified Technician (VAG Diagnostic certificate preferred, other brands considered). P...

Experimental Test Engineer (Electronics / Instrumentation) Bedford | £35,000–£40,000 | Shift-based role This is a hands-on engineering role supporting advanced aerodynamic testing and experimental research. You’ll work in a specialist environment where bespoke instrumentation, precise data capture and reliability matter. The work is practical, varied and rarely repeated - supporting complex test programmes rather than production lines. What you’ll be doing • Building and maintaining bespoke instrumentation and cabling, • Installing sensors and instrumentation into experimental test hardware, • Connecting systems into multi-channel data acquisition setups, • Fault-finding and repairing assemblies and sensors down to component level, • Supporting live test activity and minimising downtime, • Working across lab and industrial environments, including confined spaces and work at height Why this role appeals • Unique experimental work, not repetitive manufacturing, • Strong exposure to specialist test and measurement systems, • Close collaboration with experienced engineers and researchers, • Long-term role in a technically respected engineering organisation, • Full training provided for specialist equipment and processes What will make you a fit • Time-served electronics technician or equivalent hands-on experience, • Solid understanding of basic electronics and diagnostics, • Experience with sensors, instrumentation or test systems (strain, temperature, pressure, etc.), • Comfortable reading schematics and wiring lists, • Flexible approach to shift work, • Eligible for UK Security Clearance Package • £35,000–£40,000 salary, • Shift pattern (early/late rotation), • 26 days holiday + bank holidays, • 7% employer pension contribution, • Private healthcare and life assurance Interested? If you enjoy practical electronics, experimental testing and working on technically unique projects, this is a role worth exploring. Apply for a confidential conversation.

Job Title: CNC Milling Machinist Location: Ampthill Salary: £35,000–£40,000 Contract: Permanent Role Overview – CNC Milling Machinist Are you an experienced CNC Miller looking to join a high precision engineering environment? This permanent role offers the chance to work within an advanced CNC machining facility, producing complex prototype, R&D and low volume components. In this position, you will be responsible for setting, operating and supporting programming across multi axis CNC milling and turning equipment from 3 to 6 axis. You will take ownership of tooling selection, programme prove outs and the delivery of high accuracy machined parts. You will also contribute to machining process development, tooling improvements and fixture optimisation. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys hands on machining, problem solving and working to demanding tolerances, while actively contributing to continuous improvement across the machine shop. With strong development support and a positive work life balance, this is an excellent time to join a forward thinking manufacturing team. Key Responsibilities – CNC Milling Machinist Set up, operate and support programming on multi axis CNC milling and turning machines from 3 to 6 axis. Select tooling, prepare setups and complete programme prove outs. Machine one off and small batch components to tight tolerances. Support ongoing refinement and development of machining processes. Assist with fixture and tooling improvements and collaborate with tooling suppliers. Provide guidance and support to less experienced machinists and apprentices. Work confidently from engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation. Identify process improvements and contribute to optimising workshop efficiency. Troubleshoot machining issues and support corrective action activities. Manage workloads to meet production targets and maximise machine utilisation. Maintain high quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Experience and Qualifications – CNC Milling Machinist Solid experience in a precision CNC machining environment. Strong CNC milling background is essential; turning experience is advantageous. Confident using Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhein control systems for programming and post processing. Knowledge of CAD CAM platforms including EdgeCAM, MasterCAM, Fusion 360 or similar. Skilled in multi axis machining from 3 to 5 axis. Strong understanding of inspection methods and precision metrology equipment. Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and supporting documentation. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to work independently. Familiarity with general workshop practices and manufacturing operations. Proficient with MS Office and MRP or ERP systems. Clear, confident communication and reporting skills. Benefits – CNC Milling Machinist Competitive salary from £35,000 to £40,000. 37.5 hour working week with flexible working options. Potential for a four-day working pattern subject to business needs. Private Medical Insurance. Competitive pension scheme. Dental cover, Life Assurance, Travel Insurance and Critical Illness cover. Retail discounts with major high street brands. Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and financial support. Access to internal training and development programmes. Support towards professional memberships. Enhanced flexible and family friendly policies. For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

Mobile Refrigeration Engineer (Catering / Hospitality) Bedford & surrounding areas: Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Aylesbury, Oxford, St Neots, Northampton, Buckingham, Bicester, Kidlington, Banbury, Stevenage, Letchworth, Hitchin £45,300 + Van + Fuelcard + Overtime + Door to Door Pay + Pension + Training + Career Progression + Life Assurance + Excellent Company Benefits Are you a Refrigeration Engineer with experience of the catering/hospitality industry, looking for mobile role covering a regional patch with full door to door pay and overtime earning potential? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and growing business, your role will see you carry out repair and maintenance work at wide-range of customer sites within the hospitality sector, with long-term career progression opportunities available. Alongside this you will be able to significantly increase your salary further through full door to door pay as well as enhanced overtime rates, all whilst working within a manageable regional patch. The company are the market leader within refrigeration maintenance for the catering and hospitality sector and are currently undergoing a significant period of growth whilst maintaining the family-owned business feel with a nationwide level of service. This position would suit a Refrigeration Engineer with their F-Gas certificate and experience of the hospitality and catering industry, looking for a...

As our National Sales Manager, you will be leading a team of three Account Managers delivering c£15m of revenue. You'll be a coach, a mentor and client facing. Splitting your time between head office and client meetings, you'll be a commercially driven individual with a proven track record in the aerospace and defence sector. BASIC SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000 BENEFITS: · Up to 10,000 - £15,000 Annual Bonus · Car Allowance £6,500pa · 25 Days Holiday · Company quarterly incentive plan c£2,600 per annum · 3 x Life Assurance, · 5% Pension Contribution LOCATION: Office based 60% of the time (plus client meetings / WFH) – Milton Keynes COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Bedford, Cambridge, Luton, Huntingdon, Leighton Buzzard, Stevenage, St Neots JOB DESCRIPTION: National Sales Manager – contract electronics This National Sales Manager role is a strategic leadership role where you will be the driving force behind key relationships with some of the most respected names in UK aerospace and defence sector — organisations where precision, process, and performance matter. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: National Sales Manager – contract electronics As our National Sales Manager, you will: · Lead, coach and inspire a team of 3 direct Account Managers, working closely with support teams to ensure ...

We are looking for a keen and experienced service engineer, fitter, technician or mechanic to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either an experienced powered access engineer OR maybe you are an experienced car mechanic, plant fitter or similar and want to do doing something a bit different. As a Workshop Service Engineer for Nationwide Platforms you will work within a busy depot to inspect, repair and maintain our machines ensuring that they are ready for use by our customers. Our machines are powered access machines such as booms and scissor lifts but don't worry full training will be given. So, providing you have a great attitude and are willing to learn plus have some mechanical/ electrical engineering experience behind you then this could be the role for you. In reward we can offer you a competitive salary, life assurance x2 contractual salary, Westfield health care plan, 25 days holiday and a pension. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm. Responsibilities include: - • Support the Senior Service Engineer in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region., • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of machines at client premises and at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer's specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely...

Repairs Scheduler Full Time (37 hours per week)Location - Bedford (Hybrid Working)Salary - £27,825.00 per annum This role is hybrid, working from our head office in Bedford and from home. You will be office-based until fully trained; once competent, you can adopt a hybrid working pattern, to be agreed with the Scheduling Team Leader. There is a requirement to work a late shift from home (12pm - 8pm). In addition, one week in every four you will work half a day on a weekday and half a day on a Saturday. We can be flexible with this. Make a real difference in our brand-new in-house repairs & maintenance service Are you an experienced works scheduler with a background in dynamic scheduling systems and a passion for delivering excellent customer service? Do you want to be part of our brand-new in-house repairs & maintenance service, where your work makes a difference to our customers and you're valued as a key member of our workforce? If so, we want to hear from you! Repairs and maintenance services affect our customers personally, impacting their quality of life and satisfaction with their homes. To provide the very best service possible, we are bringing our repairs and maintenance service in-house. As a Repairs Scheduler you will be: • Be a confident people person who works seamlessly with our tradespeople and sub-contractors., • Scheduling the right colleague for each job and plan daily workloads efficiently and effectively., • Helping maximise first-time-fix rates and minimise travel between jobs., • Experience of logistical planning or other comparable scheduling service., • An organised approach to work, with a positive attitude and great time management., • A strong, demonstrable commitment to excellence in customer service through empathetic and considerate approaches to jobs., • Housing repairs and maintenance knowledge beneficial, but not essential. Hybrid role: office-based during training, then a mix of office and home working (to be agreed). Late shift 12pm-8pm from home. One week in every four includes half-day weekday and half-day Saturday working (flexible). Why Join Us? At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do: • We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions., • We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer., • We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team. We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a pay cheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer: • A competitive salary of £27,825.00 per annum., • Annual leave entitlement of 28 days (increasing, with length of service to 33 days) PLUS paid bank holidays., • Generous contributory pension scheme, with up to 12% contributed by bpha., • Free private health care (family members can also be added at a cost)., • Free life assurance., • Discounted gym membership., • A range of free wellbeing services including digital gym and fitness classes. If you're ready to make a positive impact and develop your career in our team, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment. All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.

Plumber Multi Trader Bedford Temp or permanent Van & Fuel Provided The Company: Fortus Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the industry. We supply candidates from executive to operative level, and are currently working with a Housing Association who are looking for Plumber multi based around Bedford. Day to Day: • NVQ Level 2 Plumbing or time served, • Experience within Property Maintenance, • General maintenance, • Carpentry, and flooring Money & Time: • Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays, • Contributory pension scheme, • Competitive pay, • Life assurance cover Health & Wellbeing: • Private healthcare, • Mental Health First Aid, • Counselling service, • Eye tests, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Free annual flu jabs, • Wellbeing activities and events, • Free fruit and refreshments Recognition: • Long service award, • Annual staff recognition awards, • Discretionary reward scheme Development:...

HGV Class 1 Driver - HIAB. Salary: £41,254.20 standard 45 hr week £48,129.90 average 50 hr pw. Location: Ampthill, Bedford. Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs. or 08.30 to 18.00 hrs. As an HGV Class 1 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products. What's in it for you! * 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service) * Workplace Pension Scheme * Life Assurance Scheme * Colleague Benefits! * Employee Assistance Program * High Street Discount Vouchers * Discounted Gym Membership * Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers * Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits * Milestone Birthdays Additional leave * Work Anniversary Bonus's * Refer a Friend Scheme About You! * C+E Driving Licence is essential. * HIAB qualification is essential. * You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience. * A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas. * Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully. * Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times. * Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice. About the Role! * Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to its cus...

As our National Sales Manager, you will be leading a team of three Account Managers delivering c£15m of revenue. You’ll be a coach, a mentor and client facing. Splitting your time between head office and client meetings, you’ll be a commercially driven individual with a proven track record in the aerospace and defence sector. BASIC SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000 BENEFITS: · Up to 10,000 - £15,000 Annual Bonus · Car Allowance £6,500pa · 25 Days Holiday · Company quarterly incentive plan c£2,600 per annum · 3 x Life Assurance, · 5% Pension Contribution LOCATION: Office based 60% of the time (plus client meetings / WFH) – Milton Keynes COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Bedford, Cambridge, Luton, Huntingdon, Leighton Buzzard, Stevenage, St Neots JOB DESCRIPTION: National Sales Manager – contract electronics This National Sales Manager role is a strategic leadership role where you will be the driving force behind key relationships with some of the most respected names in UK aerospace and defence sector — organisations where precision, process, and performance matter. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: National Sales Manager – contract electronics As our National Sales Manager, you will: · Lead, coach and inspire a team of 3 direct Account Managers, working closely with support teams to ensure client satisfaction. &mid...

Role & Company Overview Our client, a UK enterprise software company providing AI-driven automation that help organisations improve customer service and streamline digital processes, as looking for a Senior QA Tester to join the team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality applications which will involfve planning, strategising, and reporting on testing activities throughout the application life cycle, using allocated resources and tools. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high quality testing and Quality Assurance for bespoke client developments., • Support Product Owners by comprehending client requirements and delivering Acceptance Criteria for testing., • Create Test Plans and Test Reports to established QA practices and standards., • Build regression scripts/packs., • Contribute to continuous improvements of best practices and testing standards., • Support QA Team Lead in developing high quality QA Standards.

Are you Looking to work with an award-winning local firm that puts their clients and staff at the forefront of all they do? We are excited to be looking for a Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive to join a growing, friendly and supportive team. Experience & Skills • Achieve billing, time and fee earning targets set and co-operate with the firm’s credit control arrangements, • Proven project and time management skills, • A confident and professional manner, • Work effectively within a team but also as a leader, • Be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic, and ambitious., • organising, drafting and preparation of witness statements and trial bundles;, • organising and preparation of trial bundles;, • advocacy experience in County and High Courts;, • dealing with Counsel;, • costs management and budgets;, • Agile working (up to 40% working from home), • 25 days' holiday (FTE) (plus statutory holidays), • Pension scheme, • Death-in-service/Life assurance benefit scheme, • Critical illness insurance cover, • Eye care voucher For more information, please apply with your CV.

Role: Chargehand Salary: £17.63 per hour + opportunity to earn overtime and additional hourly merit rate up to £4.73 (Once passed probation) Location: Westcott Venture Park, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0XB Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:45am-16:30pm, Friday 07:45am-15:30pm - 39 Hours We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Chargehand to join our team in Site Accommodation at Aylesbury. As Chargehand you will oversee and schedule the refurbishment, fit out and installation of Site Accommodation buildings through both direct work and supervision of the labour and resources available ensuring effective cost controls at all times. As Chargehand you will: • Scheduling of refurbishment works and reviewing delivery timescales with Depot Manager in line with client requirements to impact order winning., • Stock management of materials, ensuring stock levels are replenished, with the use of second hand materials where appropriate, considering all implications to minimise fitting out and refurbishment costs., • Responsibility for ensuring workmanship quality adheres to technical specifications in place and divisional quality standards, • Ensure compliance with all legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines and/or Company Procedures/Policies relating to Health and Safety, inclusive of COSHH, • Assist in the movement of buildings and vehicles within the refurbishment yard and workshops, ensuring it is done in a safe manner., • Practical operational experience within a construction environment, • Experience in leading, developing and motivating staff, • Forklift Licence (Counterbalance and Reach) is desirable, • Good at planning, organising, being able to solve problems, make clear decisions and have a customer focus, • Good level of numeracy/literacy

Senior Policy & Proposition Manager (Money Guidance)£83000 per annum Bedford PermanentHybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Senior Policy & Proposition Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.Why This Role MattersIn this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality money guidance services and propositions, ensuring they remain insight-led and responsive to customer needs and market changes. You’ll shape and enhance the money guidance we offer, working closely with fellow Senior Managers to support customers in building their financial understanding, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.What You’ll Be Doing The Senior Policy & Proposition Manager (Money Guidance)will report directly to Head of Policy and Propositions and will be responsible for: • Support the team by providing direction, prioritisation, and coordination, • To develop and articulate policy positions, that are aligned with MaPS strategic plan., • Communicate MaPS policy and strategic positions effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leadership., • Support the Head of Money & Pensions Policy and Propositions, representing MaPS externally with key stakeholders and at speaking events., • Lead the development and refinement of money guidance propositions, tools, and content., • Championing best practice in proposition design with our customers at the heart., • Ensure guidance materials remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with organisational priorities., • Understand stakeholder requirements (policy makers, customers, operations) to design and develop propositions., • Review customer insights, research, and performance data to inform improvements and guidance maps., • Work with internal stakeholders (e.g., digital, operations, insight, editorial) to ensure guidance is both user-focused and operationally deliverable., • Prepare structured recommendations and briefing materials for Leadership., • Develop and maintain strong relationships into central Government, regulators and industry., • Engage colleagues across the organisation to ensure teams and functions understand key policy risks and opportunities and proposition implications in own areas of responsibility. ...What You’ll BringTo be successful in this role, you’ll need:, • Experience in financial services, money guidance, financial wellbeing, consumer guidance, or a related field., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret insight, research, and evidence., • Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders., • Experience in proposition development and delivery., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-technical audiences and produce high-quality briefings., • A collaborative approach and the ability to manage a varied workload., • A customer-centred mindset focused on delivering meaningful outcomes., • Confidence leading or coordinating work in a fast-paced environment., • Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and quality. Our Recruitment ProcessWe keep things simple, fair, and transparent:Stage 1: Application review – a member of our Talent team will review your CV and cover letterStage 2: If successful at Application review, you will be invited to book in for a Telephone Interview (up to 30 mins)Stage 3: Final stage interview with the hiring panelEverything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.About UsMaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.Our values guide how we work together:, • Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support, • Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships, • Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.What We Offer, • 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%), • Season ticket loan, • Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000), • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs, • Life assurance, • EAP Assist & Life, • Enhanced family and sick pay, • 2 paid volunteering days, • Recognition scheme, • Retail discounts portal Flexible WorkingWe believe work should fit around life. This Bedford-based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.Career DevelopmentWe love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.Important Information About ApplyingPlease apply only via...

Are you a commercially driven Technical Sales specialist with exposure to the utilities markets, specifically water metering and monitoring solutions? We partner with some of the biggest players in the utilities sector and we need to add to our sales team due to ongoing company growth. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £55,000 BENEFITS: · Bonus · Car Allowance · Pension · Life assurance · 25 Days Holiday & Public Holidays LOCATION: An office / home based role. Our office in Central Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Sales Executive, Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you'll join our UK Sales and Service team, working closely with global colleagues to deliver best-in-class solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate their talents in sales and business management as well as expand their experience across the full range of business processes. As our Technical Sales Executive, you will: · Drive new business opportunities within the utility water and waste water sector and associated Tier 1/2 contractors, industrial clients, building services contractors and cons...

Role: Multi Skilled Operative Hourly Rate: : £15.32 per hour (plus London Weighting £1.32 per hour) + merit rate of up to £4.38 per hour Role based: Portakabin Ltd, St Albans, AL2 2DZ (Driving licence required) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Monday to Thursday from 7:45am to 4:30pm, on Fridays from 7:45am to 3:30pm We are seeking Multi Skilled Operative to join our team in based in St Albans. These roles will play a critical part in carrying out refurbishment and fit-out of buildings; ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, supporting on-time and cost-effective delivery for customers. • Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment, in line with health, safety and environmental standards., • Follow technical instructions, RAMS and company procedures to complete work safely, efficiently and to the required quality., • Carry out refurbishment and fit-out activities following technical specifications, SOPs, RAMS and company procedures, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality., • Support colleagues by assisting with activities across the team, supporting activities outside own experience where qualified or experienced to do so., • Contribute to team delivery by working collaboratively and escalating issues promptly where they cannot be resolved., • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 days, • Contributory pension including life assurance scheme, • Fixed bonus scheme, • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!), • Opportunity for career progression We are looking for someone who has: • Experience gained in operational environments, working across a variety of semi-skilled activities., • Practical skills are acquired through training and supervised application., • Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and materials, with experience of using them safely., • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with GDP and other relevant regulations. Required Qualifications and Experience~1-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, ideally within pharmaceutical distribution (GDP). This role is critical to ensurin

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Machinery Operator based in Bedford for one of clients on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is a long-established and global exporter with a well-regarded reputation. Summary of the Plant Machinery Operator role… Salary: £28,129.92 per annum + shift allowance £3,288.96 Location: Bedford Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-time. Hours: Working 4 on 4 off, rotational shifts of days and nights. Responsibilities of the Plant Machinery Operator Set up and diagnose Plant Machinery. Diagnose process faults and report all faults on machinery. Work to daily production targets and yields. Complete pre-start HACCP checks and relevant magnet checks across the plant. Requirements for a successful Plant Machinery Operator Target driven with excellent attention to detail. Experience working in a process environment. Strong problem-solving skills. Physically fit and capable of working across multiple floors and heights. Good written and verbal communication skills. What our Client offers Life Assurance Pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme About Allstaff Recruitment We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors. Check out

Quality Assurance Officer (6‑Month Contract) - Pharmaceuticals - Bedford Smart4 Sciences is working with a respected pharmaceutical supplier to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer. This full‑time 6-month contract role sits within a close‑knit QA team and offers hands‑on involvement in GMP compliance, quality systems, and key operational processes. This position is ideal for candidates with GMP experience in pharmaceuticals who are keen to strengthen their QA expertise and gain exposure across a broad range of compliance activities. Role Overview As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a central role in maintaining GMP standards and supporting the company's Quality Management System. You will oversee PQS trackers, review and update SOPs, manage deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues. The role also involves conducting investigations, supporting audits, responding to MHRA notifications, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments. Key Responsibilities Maintain PQS trackers and ensure closure of deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls Lead investigations and root cause analysis, producing clear reports Draft, review, and update SOPs and QA documentation Support supplier and vendor approvals, including technical agreements and compliance checks for APIs and excipients Monitor MHRA alerts and contribute to improvement projects Provide QA support across teams, attending meetings and resolving quality concerns Candidate Profile We are looking for a detail‑oriented professional with: A background in pharmaceuticals and GMP knowledge (QA experience advantageous) Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Experience in investigations and root cause analysis Excellent organizational skills and adaptability Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis Why Join? This role offers the chance to gain broad QA experience within a growing pharmaceutical supplier, take ownership of key compliance processes, and develop towards a senior QA position in a supportive team environment. For more information or to apply, please get in touch with for a confidential discussion

Production & Electrical Assembly Operative Bedford Permanent Role Hours: 2pm - 12pm (1st month you will be working 8am - 4pm for training) Monday to Friday Salary: £13.50 per hour, rising to £14.50 per hour after successful completion of 6-month probation Shift Premium: Additional £3.00 per hour between 5pm and 12am We are looking for a practical, hands-on individual with a keen interest in electrical work and a sharp eye for detail. This role combines production responsibilities with accurate data entry, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both working with tools and ensuring information is correctly recorded and maintained. You will be working within a busy manufacturing environment, supporting both shop floor production and administrative duties The Role: Use of basic tools and machinery including crimpers, Molex crimpers, and wire stripping and cutting equipment Soldering Electrical safety awareness and basic electrical knowledge, including handling PCBs and electrical components PAT testing Mechanical assembly and product testing Data input and use of internal systems General shop floor support tasksWhat we need from you: Strong organisational skills Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Basic IT skills including Microsoft Excel Good administrative skills and attention to detail Electrical safety awareness PAT Test certification preferred but not essential What's on offer: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare vouchers Bike2Work scheme up to £1,20If you are practical, detail focused, and ready to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing team, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Siamo Bedford, who are acting as an employment agency / business. One of our Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications Siamo Recruitment receive, it is with regret we are unable to respond to all candidates directly

Flood Risk Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: Competitive plus benefits A great opportunity has arisen for a Flood Risk Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Bedford. You will support a diverse mix of residential and non-residential projects, helping to deliver high quality flood risk and drainage solutions from early planning stages through to detailed design. This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop quickly while working as part of a supportive and collaborative engineering team. As a Flood Risk Engineer, you will prepare flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, working closely with civil engineers, planners and external consultants. You will contribute technical input to site layouts and masterplans, ensuring that drainage and flood risk considerations are integrated into the design process. The role offers plenty of variety, client interaction and opportunities to grow your expertise. Key Responsibilities Prepare Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications. Produce surface water and foul water drainage strategies. Model drainage networks using MicroDrainage or Flow. Provide drainage and flood risk advice to support masterplanning. Liaise with clients, council officers and third party consultants. Support multiple live projects and contribute to team coordination. About You Degree or equivalent experience in civil engineering or a related discipline. Good understanding of UK drainage and flood risk guidance. Proficient in MicroDrainage or Flow, AutoCAD or MicroStation and Microsoft Office. Experience preparing drainage or flood risk reports. Strong written, verbal and client communication skills. Proactive, organised and able to manage changing project demands. Why Apply? You will join a friendly, employee-owned consultancy offering flexible working, profit share, pension, life assurance, healthcare, CPD support and a positive culture focused on development and work life balance. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience