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Bedford Salary - Negotiable DOE Monday - Friday 37 hours per week. Your new company: Based in Bedford, you will be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing. Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their design and automation team. The Electrical design engineer will be involved in the design and development of a range of large- and small-scale machinery. With a range of customers, and a large order book, this is an excellent time for an Electrical Design engineer to join an ever-expanding business. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Carrying out electrical, pneumatic design Carrying out the validation of all designs to the current safety standards and requirements Carrying out design studies and reviews and preparation of specifications for special applications. Completion of the FAT document and 'as-built' electrical documentation. Support installation, troubling shooting visits at customer sites world-wide, working closely with Service and Aftercare teams This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required. Skills & Experience required: Experience designing electrical control systems for special purpose machinery. Experience designing safety control systems and validation using appropriate software Good understanding of AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN Experience in compiling BOM's. Knowledge of safety equipment and standards What you need to do now if you're interested in this role: Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Bedford Salary - Negotiable DOE Monday - Friday 37 hours per week. Your new company: Based in Bedford, you will be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing. Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their design and automation team. The Electrical design engineer will be involved in the design and development of a range of large- and small-scale machinery. With a range of customers, and a large order book, this is an excellent time for an Electrical Design engineer to join an ever-expanding business. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Carrying out electrical, pneumatic design Carrying out the validation of all designs to the current safety standards and requirements Carrying out design studies and reviews and preparation of specifications for special applications. Completion of the FAT document and 'as-built' electrical documentation. Support installation, troubling shooting visits at customer sites world-wide, working closely with Service and Aftercare teamsThis is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required. Skills & Experience required: Experience designing electrical control systems for special purpose machinery. Experience designing safety control systems and validation using appropriate software Good understanding of AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN Experience in compiling BOM's. Knowledge of safety equipment and standards What you need to do now if you're interested in this role: Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Are you a Senior Recruitment Consultant or Recruitment Consultant looking for a change? Do you want to accelerate your recruitment career? Are you looking to join a family run recruiter that can offer you a stable career and promotion prospects? Do you have Industrial sector experience? My client are currently seeking a passionate & driven individual to join their flagship Bedford based team on a permanent, full time basis. My client offers 30 years of experience within multi-sector recruitment over 30 locations in the UK. Over this period they have grown and developed 13 boutique business models, dedicated and tailored to Industrial & On-site, Logistics, Engineering, Technical, Trades & Labour, Manufacturing & FMCG, Professional Office Services, Sales & Marketing, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewable, Executive Search, Commercial and Healthcare Recruitment. Job Description • As a 360 Recruitment Consultant you will be managing the end to end recruitment for Temporary and Permanent vacancies within the Industrial temps sector, • Winning new clients as well as maintaining and developing further relationships with existing clients, • Supporting the current team and management., • Researching the market and keeping up to date with market trends, • Sourcing and meeting new candidates, through various means including advertising and networking events., • Maintaining regular contact with existing candidates, • Advertise on Job boards, LinkedIn, social media, • Ensuring standards of service are met at all times., • Screen and Interview candidates and complete relevant compliance checks, • Matching candidates to vacancies, • Book and attend sales and service meetings with new and existing clients to maximise growth and sales margin. You will need to be: • Be an experinced 360 recruiter within the Industrial sector, career minded, hard working and driven, • Have a full UK driving licence and own a vehicle, • 38 hour working week Monday – Friday, • Excellent organisation skills, • Passion and desire to succeed, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills What’s on Offer? • Competitive basic salary up to 36K plus fantastic uncapped commission structure and possible car allowance, • Regular pay reviews, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Team nights/days out, • Career progression to a management role, • Structured career path & growth opportunities, • No KPI's or targets to work to Please apply and send your updated CV and if we wish to take your application to the next stage we will contact you within 24hrs

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer Location: Bedford Permanent Role Competitive Salary to be Discussed SUMMARY The Senior Design Engineer will be required to work within an ISO 9001 environment and carry out all aspects of design for manufacture of the company's mechanical products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work to ISO 9001 standards as relating to product design project work and order processing Using and exploiting the company's 3D CAD systems (NX, Inventor and AutoCAD software) to their maximum capability. Design for manufacture and assembly protocols. Produce 3D part models and assemblies and detailed 2D component and assembly drawings to current standards. Provide calculations for performance and safety considerations including FEA and FMEA analysis. Project manage new product development as well as existing products and individual one-off projects. This may involve assemblies for quotation requiring investigation work including the production of precise layouts, design improvements of existing components and part rationalisation. Embrace company Value Analysis/ Value Engineering (VAVE) processes to generate the most cost-effective solutions and designs. Produce detailed material specifications, product IOM manuals and other technical reports/documentation as required. Produce and amend Bills of Material. Identify improvement opportunities and participate in and lead continuous improvement activities including team kaizen events. Develop working relationships with colleagues within the company that are productive in terms of supporting and delivering your work and that of the overall organisation. Identify and undertake activities to develop knowledge skills and understanding where gaps have been identified. Actively promoting the company's team values: Respect, Professionalism, Honesty, Fairness, Ownership of responsibility and Celebration of Diversity. Comply with the policies, procedures and protocols in place within the organisation. Undertake other work within the Engineering department as may be determined by the department Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the principal responsibilities of the job. This could include practical work in the test facility or visits to suppliers and customers in the UK and abroad. Skills and Experience Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A minimum of 5 years related mechanical design experience within a 3D CAD environment. Application experience of FEA software preferred. Engineering experience related to rotating machinery preferred Ability to work flexibly to achieve tight deadlines and targets A dynamic team player with positive attitude Minimum Education requirements In order to be considered for this role a candidate must be able to satisfy the following requirements: Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred. Minimum of Higher National Certificate / Diploma with appropriate industrial experience. Registered Incorporated Engineer (IEng) not essential but preferred Experience of using a 3D CAD package is essential Senior Design Engineer / Design Engineer / AutoCAD / Inventor / NX / IS09001 / FEA Experience

Staffline are keen to speak with experienced FLT Counterbalance drivers Permanent positions 4on 4off shift pattern Days Salary Days 6am-6pm £26,036 Your time at work Completing all inbound and outbound movements as required. Managing all required paperwork efficiently and accurately. Safe handling of all pallet movements within the depot. Safe charging of FLT equipment, as necessary. Safety checks of vehicles used. Loading and unloading pallets for warehouse operatives. Adhering to safe storage in line with SOPs To be considered for this vacancy Previous experience on an FLT, Counterbalance. Excellent spatial awareness You must hold a current, accredited FLT licence IT literate. Collaborator The ability to conduct a variety of warehouse tasks For more information, please apply

A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a leading UK packaging supplier operating from a modern logistics site. The business is well established, forward-thinking, and continues to grow through smarter packaging solutions. They are now seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to join their supply chain team, playing a key role in demand planning, stock control, and supplier management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone analytical, commercially minded, and looking to progress their career within packaging. Inventory Planner Location – Bedfordshire £30,000 - £40,000 Our client is offering a salary reflective of experience along with 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and a non-contractual half day for your birthday, auto-enrolment salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan, free onsite parking including electric charging points, and free food and beverages (with lunches provided periodically). Responsibilities Maintaining stock levels to ensure excellent product availability. Purchasing goods as required at the most beneficial market rates. Ensuring replenishments arrive on schedule. Communicating stock availability and lead times to the Sales team. Managing the planning and launch of new products to customers on time. Proactively managing and preventing overstock situations. Liaising closely with the Sales team to gain insight into demand forecasts. Processing quote requests, issuing to suppliers, and managing responses. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Requirements Proven experience in demand and/or supply planning. Strong data-driven mindset with a passion for service excellence. Excellent time management and ability to multi-task effectively. Strong communication skills that inspire confidence internally and externally. Good negotiation skills with a commercial approach. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Some purchasing experience preferred, ideally within packaging. Demonstrable supplier and/or customer relationship management skills CIPS qualification (A Level or above) advantageous. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to “SER-IN

About The Company Underpinning our philosophy is our belief that all young people are capable of change, to engage and achieve, leading to them making more positive choices about their lives and their futures. Our aim is to empower each child with the skills to manage risk, help with building self-esteem, build competence and work towards stabilisation after they leave our service. The trauma-informed approach involves the ‘whole team’ relationship-based approach to support the young person to achieve improved emotional stability, and behavioural control, through the provision of a safe environment in which to explore, understand and develop improved resilience. About The Role As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field. What will I do as a Support Worker? To complete in-depth induction training and all mandatory training, including safeguarding modules and induction framework To follow Salutem policies and procedures, including those concerning the health and safety of yourself and others Provide support to individual young people with complex health, physical and learning needs within the children’s home To attend to the day-to-day needs of the young people and support them to access and participate in a variety of activities, including in the evenings and weekends To provide high-quality personal care and promote opportunities for independence To encourage our young people to socialise and be included and help them reach their own personal outcomes To understand the young person’s communication needs To produce a safe and stimulating environment for young people To promote the health and well-being of the young people To attend and actively participate in handover meetings, and key worker meetings and liaise with colleagues and management To complete key worker activities and responsibilities with individual key young people in the children’s home, including those on short breaks Work alongside external agencies and professionals i.e. social workers, families and health care professionals To keep accurate records and report on the young people you work with, providing effective communication between the home and school and with outside agencies involved with the young people in a professional context To maintain effective contact with parents and guardians of our young people, ensuring appropriate information is passed on efficiently To be reliable and flexible, using your initiative when making decisions To attend all relevant training provided by the organisation for you to provide safe practice To maintain a high standard of tidiness within the home To undertake sleeping in duties To report to management, and to perform as requested by a senior member of staff, including additional duties commensurate with the post To be proactive in assessing and reporting riskAbout You: - Compassionate and empathetic - Strong communication skills - Detail-oriented and organized - Proactive and innovative thinker - Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion - Team player with a collaborative spirit Apply Now! Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding. Has or is willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

Counterbalance Drivers/manual handler Milton keynes £13.50ph Must have current/in-date Counterbalance license and strong Forklift driving experience. Responsibilities: Operate a Counterbalance Truck safely and efficiently Transport goods within the warehouse Carry out general warehouse duties Maintain a clean and organized work area Support other tasks as requiredRequirements: Valid Licence Strong attention to detail and accuracy START ASAPShifts - Rotational Shift 6am - 2:30pm and 2pm to 10:30 pm How to Apply: If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Insha Khursheed on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to Insha.Khursheed(url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert! Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Compressor Engineer Bedford Full time, permanent Monday - Friday: 8am – 5pm 25 days holiday + BH, Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme Our Bedfordshire based client opened their doors in 1981 to provide local customers with high quality compressed air products and services. They work across a variety of industries, supplying a wide range of compressed air and gas generation equipment, together with a comprehensive after-sales service and repair capability. Overview: They are seeking a motivated, energetic and enthusiastic compressor engineer with mechanical and electrical skills who's ready to join a small, close-knit team who want to make a difference. You’ll mostly work at their customers’ sites within a 30-mile radius of Bedford, with occasional repairs carried out in the Bedford workshop. You will report directly to the Service Manager who will allocate your daily and weekly schedule. Key Responsibilities • Maintain, repair, and install compressed air systems and related equipment., • Perform diagnostic tests to find and fix system issues, using standard tools and techniques., • Work alone at customers’ sites (after training is completed); larger jobs will require multiple engineers., • Build trust with customers through clear communication and providing them solutions to their compressed air needs., • Log accurate job reports on a timely basis., • Collaborate with team members and other departments as needed. Requirements • Proven hands-on experience in a similar Service Engineer role with electrical and mechanical skills., • Experience in scheduled maintenance, diagnosing breakdowns, and making repairs., • Qualifications or training to back-up current experience., • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., • Full UK driving licence., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Adaptable to ideas and change. Desirable: • Experience working independently on a wide variety of sites., • Proven experience with compressed air systems and associated equipment., • Relevant qualification(s) in engineering, mechanical, or electrical fields., • Experience with using MS software, including Outlook & Office 365, or similar software., • Driving licence includes towing a trailer. What’s on Offer: • Hands-on training and ongoing opportunities for professional development., • A competitive salary and benefits package., • 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days with service., • A welcoming team where you'll feel valued and supported every day., • A company vehicle and specialist tools provided., • Health insurance and contributory pension scheme

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