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We are looking for reliable and caring Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to service users in their own homes. Key responsibilities: • Providing personal care and daily living support, • Assisting with washing, dressing and mobility, • Supporting medication and care routines as required, • Preparing meals and encouraging independence, • Providing companionship and emotional support, • Maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality, • Following care plans and reporting any concerns Requirements: • Caring, compassionate and reliable, • Good communication skills, • Previous care experience preferred but training may be available, • Right to work in the UK, • Willingness to complete required training and checks Location: Luton & Dunstable Position: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Employment: Full-time / flexible shifts available

Embark on a fulfilling career in dental healthcare with a practice renowned for its commitment to excellence and patient-centred care. This outstanding opportunity invites passionate individuals to start or advance their journey as a Trainee Dental Nurse. Whether you're new to the field or already progressing through a dental nursing course, you'll thrive within our dynamic team, dedicated to transforming smiles and enhancing lives. Our modern dental practice is devoted to delivering exceptional dental care using cutting-edge equipment and advanced techniques. We uphold the highest standards of treatment and patient support, ensuring every individual feels confident and cared for throughout their dental experience. We are seeking an enthusiastic and calm individual eager to contribute to both clinical and administrative aspects of our practice. The ideal candidate will possess: • The right to work in the UK, alongside a valid National Insurance number., • Current enrolment in, or plans to enrol in, a GDC-approved Dental Nurse course., • Up-to-date Hepatitis B immunisations (or in the process of obtaining them)., • A willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, if not already secured., • A friendly and compassionate demeanour, essential for patient interaction., • An interest in aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry is considered a valuable asset. As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will play an integral role within our team, assisting across various aspects of patient care and practice operations: • Proficiently assist dentists during a wide spectrum of dental procedures., • Strictly adhere to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment., • Efficiently manage clinical equipment and maintain optimal stock levels., • Accurately update and maintain comprehensive patient records., • Provide essential support for reception and administrative duties as required., • Actively engage with patients to foster a positive and comfortable experience. We are dedicated to fostering our team members' professional growth and overall well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package including: • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and ongoing training., • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance., • Extensive health and wellbeing support., • Generous annual leave, providing up to 30 days in addition to bank holidays., • Exclusive discounts on food, fitness memberships, and retail services., • Life assurance cover., • A supportive, inclusive, and highly collaborative work environment. If you are eager to contribute to transforming dental experiences and empowering patients with confidence, we warmly invite you to apply and begin a truly rewarding career in dental healthcare with us.

As a Welder, you will support production by welding piece parts and sub-assemblies using a range of welding techniques in accordance with specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards. What you will do: • Carry out welding of components in line with specifications, drawings and procedures, • Obtain authorisation from the Welding Engineer or Welding Specialist before undertaking coded welding, • Set up and prepare weld surfaces and equipment, • Ensure all welding equipment is inspected and calibrated prior to use, • Monitor consumables and support stock control activities, • Maintain rod stores and record temperature/humidity levels in line with procedures, • Log work using ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to maintain booking compliance, • Meet production routing times and customer requirements, • Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping (5S), • Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures, • Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives Rotating Shift Pattern • Week 1: 06:00 - 14:15, • Week 2: 14:15 - 22:30 What you will need: • Time served welding apprenticeship, • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a coded welder in an engineering environment, • Ability to weld to coded standards and maintain coded welder certification, • Ability to weld open-root pipe or plate using TIG (GTAW), MMA/SMAW and MAG (GMAW) processes, • Ability to work with carbon and stainless steels across a range of thicknesses, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures, • Coded welding qualifications against approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and applicable standards, such as ISO, ASME or AWS, • Experience of welding work subject to inspection using UT, RT or other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, • Experience in a manufacturing environment involving pressure vessels or piping systems, including critical components welded to recognised standards, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Experience in brazing is essential; hands-on experience in torch or induction brazing would be desirable As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to weld test pieces to demonstrate their practical skills. All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK. Why work for us? • Competitive compensation and benefits packages, • Flexible working scheme, • Excellent training and development opportunities, • Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays, • Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance, • Recognition reward schemes, • Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services, • Virtual GP access and employee assistance programme, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Employee discount schemes Who You'll Be Working With Backed by a heritage of over 200 years, Hayward Tyler is a global leader in industrial pumps and motors. We employ around 130 people at our UK headquarters in Bedfordshire and have sites in Scotland, India, China and the USA. Our UK location offers manufacturing, upgrade and replacement solutions, as well as spare parts supply across Oil & Gas, Power, Defence and Nuclear industries.