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Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerLocation: BedfordshireRate: £65,000 paThe Role:So, what will you be doing as a Senior Systems EngineerThe Systems Engineers will be responsible to the Programme Chief Engineers. Specific role scope will be subject to assigned programme but will include a range of systems engineering activities:Classical requirements management and development.Verification Planning.MBSE.Trade Studies.Research Projects.A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. If you do not currently hold the required clearance, we can support you through the application process.Key ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for engineers with relevant higher level qualifications (e.g. Bachelors / Masters in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical / Electronic, Engineering).Candidates would ideally have higher level academic or industrial experience in Systems EngineeringRelevant experience of the engineering development lifecycle.Experience / understanding of MBSE as applied to various programme lifecycle stages.Be able to multi-task: candidate will be required to lead and coordinate on work-packages, potentially across multiple programmes.Strong communication skills required to liaise with Senior Stakeholders both within the company and customers.Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: a minimum of SC Clearance will be required for the role, however holding a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately will be beneficial.Suitable candidates may have proven experience of following systems activities:Requirements derivation.Trade study definition and delivery.Definition and monitoring of Technical KPIs.System architecture and sub-system derivation.Experience in varied architecture frameworks / methodologies.Sequence/Activity/Use case Diagrams.Interface Definitions (ICDs and IDLs).Data Distribution Systems and Data Links.Research and DevelopmentCandidates will benefit from:Experience in working in a classified setting.Experience in Architecture Frameworks (e.g. UAF / NAF)Experience in SysML/UML using CAMEO, Rhapsody.IBM Jazz (DOORS-NG and Test-Manager/Quality-Manager).Experience in Matlab & Simulink.AI/ML Tools and techniques.Experience of working with Software teams and developments (e.g. Agility, Sprints, Kanbans).Using collaborative teamworking tools (sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence).M&S studies such as Computational Fluid Dynamics, trajectory modelling, Finite Element Analysis or the application of complex algorithms to engineering challenges.My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Senior Systems Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!You will need to have the ability to obtain SC level security clearance.So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Senior Systems Engineer, hit that apply button now!Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Registered ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead high quality teams for people with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring excellent care, strong leadership and full regulatory compliance.Position: Registered ManagerLocation: Bedfordshire / Buckinghamshire - Hybrid, with travel to other local locations as requiredSalary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekClosing Date: 16th July 2026About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to lead teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live fulfilling, independent lives. You will provide leadership to a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care while maintaining compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements and relevant legislation.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing support teams to deliver person centred, high quality careEnsuring locations meet all CQC standards and preparing for inspectionsPromoting independence and supporting people to achieve their personal goalsEnsuring safe management of health needs, medication, finances and safeguardingWorking in line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislationSupporting and developing Deputy Registered Managers, Team Managers and wider staff teamsOverseeing recruitment, induction, staffing levels and workforce developmentManaging budgets and resources to ensure locations remain financially sustainableBuilding positive relationships with families, commissioners and external professionalsMaintaining accurate records, investigating incidents and ensuring timely resolution of issuesActing as the safeguarding lead and promoting a culture of continuous improvementThe role includes participation in an on call rota and requires flexibility to meet the needs of the people we support.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will have:Experience managing a CQC registered adult social care locationStrong knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding requirementsA Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards itExperience managing budgets, staffing and operational performanceStrong leadership, communication and people management skillsConfidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systemsExcellent organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate, confidential recordsA positive, compassionate and person centred approach, with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the people you supportAbout the OrganisationThis is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.Other roles you may have experience of could include: Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Operations Manager, Care Manager, Registered Service Manager, Supported Living Registered Manager, Area Manager, Deputy Registered Manager or Adult Social Care Manager.Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDNFPTPBN1_UKTJ

Head Chef - Hotel Bedford Role Summary A high-volume, multi-outlet hospitality venue is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen operations. The site includes a high-end brasserie, afternoon tea service, weddings, private events, and corporate functions. This is a genuine leadership role with full responsibility for kitchen performance, menu development, team management, and food qualit... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Independent Living Area Manager \n Location: Bedford (with travel across local schemes) Contract: Full-time, permanent \n Salary: £41,880.72 plus £2,000 car allowance \n We're looking for an experienced and passionate Independent Living Area Manager to lead and develop high-quality services for customers aged 55+ across a defined geographical area. \n This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll oversee multiple... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position: Funeral DirectorLocation: Clarabut & Plumbe, BedfordJob Type: (Full-time, permanent)Salary: £30,854.12 per annum including additional on-call paymentsWe're looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at our Clarabut & Plumbe Funeral Directors in Bedford. You'll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life's most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you'll also play an essential role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships.Why This Role MattersThis role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes, care of the deceased, and legal and regulatory requirements, as well as a deep respect for individuals' cultural and religious beliefs. You'll coordinate teams with care, take accountability for delivering services to the highest standard, and lead by example every day.Your Impact and ResponsibilitiesAs a Funeral Director, you are a calm, confident presence at the heart of our funeral care. You'll support families through one of the most emotional experiences of their lives, helping them feel informed, respected, and cared for.From the first meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond, you'll guide them through their options with clarity and compassion, supporting aftercare, ashes, memorialisation and funeral plans.As a Funeral Director, you will:- Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail.- Run pre-funeral briefings to ensure everything is clearly understood and well-coordinated.- Offer a consultative approach - helping families explore available options and understand what's possible.- Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, FDs and care teams.- Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records.- Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required.- Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, sharing learning, and taking part in training and development.- Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent - build relationships with care homes, celebrants and local religious and ethnic groups.- Act as a liaison with service and client delivery to ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination.Skills and KnowledgeWe're looking for someone with/is:- Previous experience leading funerals, working with the deceased and supporting families.- In-depth knowledge of funeral processes, legal and regulatory requirements.- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.- Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service.- Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing.- Able to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call.- A Full UK Driving Licence (essential).What you can expect from usWe believe in rewarding our colleagues with a strong, supportive benefits package that helps you feel secure, valued and able to grow.- Time to recharge - Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, giving you the time you need to rest and reset.- A little extra reward - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500 in recognition of your contribution.- Planning for your future - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security.- Peace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.- Everyday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.- Support when you need it - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.- Learn and grow with us - Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.- Making work easier - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.What are the next steps?If this sounds like the next step in your career and you're ready to support families and lead with professionalism, hit the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.Why DignityDignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity,kindnessand exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country help families say goodbye to the people they love.It'sa responsibility we take seriously, and it matters.Dignity is changing for the better.We'reinvesting in better training, bettersupportand better tools for our funeral teams, so you can focus on what matters most: being there for families when they need us.You'llbe part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and valued.If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families across Britain through one of the hardest times in their lives, this is a good place to build a career.FCA StatementDignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable.We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; therefore, we recommend submitting your application early.TPBN1_UKTJ

Paediatric Clinical Lead - Community Complex CareLocation: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & CambridgeshireWorking Pattern: Hybrid with 2 days from home and 3 days in the communitySalary: £45,000 - £50,000Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmWe are recruiting a Paediatric Clinical Lead to join a well-established, nurse-led provider delivering high-quality community-based care to children with complex health needs. Due to continued growth across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, this is a stable, long-term leadership opportunity.About the RoleAs a Paediatric Clinical Lead , you will provide hands-on clinical leadership across community packages, supporting children, families and care teams to deliver safe, person-centred care. This role suits an experienced paediatric nurse who enjoys autonomy, leadership and building strong relationships in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical oversight of paediatric community care packagesCompletion of assessments, care plans and ongoing reviewsTraining, competency sign-off and clinical supervision of staffLiaison with families, MDTs and commissionersMaintaining high clinical standards across all packagesEssential RequirementsRegistered Children's Nurse (RSCN or RN Child) with an active NMC PINMinimum of 3 years' UK experience in paediatric or community-based careLeadership or supervisory experienceRecent experience with tracheostomy care and ventilation within the last 2 yearsStrong communication and organisational skillsFull UK driving licenceWhat You'll ReceiveSalary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experienceHybrid working with flexibility around community visits33 days annual leavePrivate pension schemeOngoing learning and developmentCompany mobile phone and laptopClear progression into senior and regional clinical rolesWhy Apply?This Paediatric Clinical Lead opportunity offers the chance to join a growing complex care provider where clinical quality, family-centred care and professional development are genuinely valued. You will have the autonomy to influence care delivery while benefiting from a supportive leadership team and clear progression opportunities.Reference: LICEATPBN1_UKTJ

Ready to stop pricing projects and start shaping the future of a business? If you're an experienced estimating professional who thrives on leadership, commercial strategy, and driving real change, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.We're looking for a Senior Estimator to take ownership of our clients estimating function, lead a high-performing team, and play a key role in securing and delivering major projects within a specialist manufacturing and security environment.Why You'll Want This Role Lead the estimating function with genuine autonomyInfluence business strategy and commercial decisionsDrive process improvements and best practiceWork on complex, high-value projectsBe recognised as a key member of the leadership teamWhat You'll Be Doing Leading and developing the estimating teamOwning the tender process from enquiry through to submissionDeveloping winning pricing strategiesManaging supplier and subcontractor relationshipsIdentifying commercial and technical risksWorking closely with Sales, Design, Production, and Project teamsWhat We're Looking For Strong estimating experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, or fabricationPrevious leadership experienceCommercially minded with excellent analytical skillsStrong understanding of UK tendering and construction processesA proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and challenging the status quoThe Bottom Line .... This is more than an estimating role. It's an opportunity to lead, influence, and leave your mark on a growing specialist business.Hit "APPLY NOW"TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Bedford Office (with some travel to London and other regions in the UK)Employment Type: Full-timeWe are seeking an experienced Building Safety Consultant for Higher-Risk Buildings to join our team, where youll play an essential role in focusing on compliance requirements of the UK Building Safety Act, including managing and mitigating risks associated with high-rise buildings. This role has become of increasing importance due to industry changes associated with the Building Safety Act.We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will already hold experience in building safety, building surveying, or CDM, and be ready to apply that expertise from day one. You will take ownership of safety assessments, compliance tasks, and ongoing safety management for high-rise and multi-occupancy residential buildings, working as a key member of an established team.About Us:We are a growing bespoke consultancy offering comprehensive health, safety, fire, and project management services to residential clients, with a focus on supporting High-Rise Residential Buildings. We specialize in ensuring the safety and compliance of purpose-built blocks of flats, providing a high standard of support and expertise to our clients.As part of our team, you will bring in-depth knowledge of fire safety and building safety standards, working alongside dedicated professionals to deliver the highest standards of compliance and safety for our clients.Key Responsibilities:Safety Case Report Preparation : Lead the drafting and updating of safety case reports, ensuring that each building has a comprehensive record of safety procedures, risk assessments, and compliance measures.Compliance Documentation : Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation related to building safety, including reports, maintenance logs, fire risk assessments, and emergency response plans.On-Site Support : Conduct on-site visits and inspections, applying sound knowledge of key building safety elements such as fire doors, emergency exits, and structural components.Stakeholder Communication : Communications with residents, building owners, and facility teams, ensuring all parties are informed of safety measures, requirements, and any upcoming inspections or improvements.Risk and Gap Analysis : Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify areas that need improvement to comply with Building Safety Act requirements.Stay Updated on Regulations : Maintain current knowledge of the UK Building Safety Act and related safety regulations to ensure your work and recommendations align with the latest standards and requirements.What We Offer:Comprehensive Training : Support for continuing professional development (CPD), including funding for relevant qualifications and sector-specific training to keep you at the forefront of the industry.Professional Development : Opportunities to pursue certifications and build a long-term career in building safety and property management.Collaborative Environment : Join a team committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance, making a real difference in building safety.Flexible Working Arrangements : A mix of on-site and office-based, providing you with a diverse and engaging work experience.Essential Requirements:Experience in Building Safety and Compliance : Proven, demonstrable experience in building safety, regulatory compliance, and/or property management.Building Surveying or CDM Experience : Experience in building surveying or Construction Design and Management (CDM) is required. Candidates without a background in at least one of these areas will not be considered.Attention to Detail : Ability to support accurate documentation and maintain high standards in safety assessments and reporting.Independent and self-disciplined : with the ability to manage complex tasks and make sound decisions. Must be able to work under pressure and meet required deadlinesEffective Communication Skills : Proven ability to communicate safety requirements clearly to various stakeholders, including building residents and property managers.Organizational Skills : Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, with a focus on supporting multiple building projects effectively.IT Skills : Proficiency with Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel) and willingness to learn industry-specific software tools for documentation and reporting.Desirable Qualifications & Experience :A background in building surveying, fire safety, construction management, or a closely related field.Knowledge of the Gateway 2 process under the Building Safety Act. Experience working on Gateway 2 submissions or supporting Higher-Risk Building applications would be a distinct advantage.Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits package.Ongoing professional training and development support.Company phone and site equipment.Collaborative and dynamic working environment.BUPA healthcare including familyBUPA dentistry including familyBirthday day off (after probation).20 days annual leave + bank holidays , increasing to 25 days with service.Professional membership fees paid.TPBN1_UKTJ

Managing Quantity Surveyor | Major Earthworks & Highways Project | London Managing Quantity Surveyor | Senior Quantity Surveyor | Major Infrastructure | Earthworks | Highways | JCT Contracts | London Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Managing Quantity Surveyor role? Or are you an established Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to join one of the UK's most significant landmark developments? Intersect Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading, privately owned Tier 1 contractor delivering a major package of infrastructure works on a landmark London development. With the overall development valued at over £5 billion and our client secured to deliver approximately £250 million of works over the next five years, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a financially robust business offering long-term project security and unrivalled career progression. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial delivery of a major programme of earthworks, highways and infrastructure works, managing a team of Quantity Surveyors while ensuring commercial performance is achieved throughout the project lifecycle. Working under a JCT contract, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of complex civil engineering packages for a high-profile private development. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of major earthworks, highways and infrastructure packages.Manage and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors.Oversee subcontract procurement, contract administration and commercial negotiations.Prepare and review cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow.Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, valuations and final accounts.Identify commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring projects are delivered profitably.Work closely with project delivery teams, consultants and the client to achieve commercial objectives.Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company commercial procedures.About You To be considered, you will ideally have: Experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, or be a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to progress.A strong background delivering major earthworks, highways or civil engineering projects for a principal contractor.Experience working under JCT contracts.Previous experience delivering projects for private developers would be highly advantageous.Experience leading or mentoring commercial teams.Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.Excellent commercial acumen, communication and stakeholder management skills.What's on OfferJoin one of the UK's largest landmark construction developments.£250 million secured workload over the next five years.If you're an ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in major earthworks, highways or infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Intersect Global for a confidential discussion. Intersect Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and is proud to be an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and assess every application fairly based on skills, experience and potential.TPBN1_UKTJ

\n We are seeking an experienced permenant IT Project Manager to join a growing Digital & Technology function, leading critical transformation projects across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation programme within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment. \n The Role \n As IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, applications, cyber security, workplace technology, and operational systems projects. You will develop project roadmaps, build business cases, manage governance processes, and work closely with stakeholders across technical and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and digital transformation projects.\n, • Develop project plans, roadmaps, business cases, budgets, and benefits realisation strategies.\n, • Manage project governance, steering groups, risk registers, issues, and change controls.\n, • Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.\n, • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.\n, • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide regular project reporting.\n, • Support infrastructure modernisation, security initiatives, operational systems, and data platform projects.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant security, assurance, and organisational standards.\n\n Essential \n\n • Proven experience delivering IT transformation, modernisation, or digital change projects.\n, • Project management certification such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, APM PMQ/PPQ or similar.\n, • Experience working within an ITIL-aligned environment.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Experience producing business cases, financial models, and executive-level recommendations.\n, • Knowledge of cloud technologies, infrastructure, enterprise applications, cyber security, and data management.\n, • Ability to obtain or hold SC Security Clearance.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience managing Operational Technology (OT) projects.\n, • Background within defence, aerospace, government, critical national infrastructure, or other highly regulated sectors.\nWhy Apply\n \n\n • Lead business-critical digital transformation projects with real organisational impact.\n, • Work across infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, operational technology, and data platforms.\n, • Partner with senior stakeholders and influence technology strategy.\n, • Take ownership of projects from concept and business case through to delivery.\n, • Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to drive major technology change programmes in a complex and evolving environment. \n \n \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Our client, a leader in automotive education, is looking for a passionate and skilled Lead Technical Trainer to join their team, delivering Apprenticeship Programme at their state-of-the-art facility in bedford, Bedfordshire. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of automotive technicians through innovative and effective learning programmes. Key Responsibilities:\n\n • Deliver high-quality, engaging, and effective apprentice learning in accordance with manufacturer and apprenticeship standards\n, • Monitor and manage apprentice progression towards End Point Assessment\n, • Collaborate with trainers and team members to deliver curriculum courses and manufacturer-specific modules both face-to-face and virtually\n, • Utilise the latest technology and Trainer Accreditation methodology for training delivery\n, • Ensure the training meets the Apprentice Programme objectives and maintains quality and standardisation\n, • Promote a positive culture and embody brand values in all activities\n, • Ensure all training complies with Health and Safety standards, Safeguarding, and Prevent policies\n, • Act as an ambassador for our client's Apprenticeship Programme, demonstrating good practice and brand values\nJob Requirements:\n\n, • Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable)\n, • Teaching qualification/experience (PTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, TAP, Cert Ed or NVQ equivalent qualification desirable)\n, • Full driving licence\n, • Relevant Health & Safety qualification (desirable)\n, • Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable)\n, • Strong awareness of new technical innovations\n, • Proficiency with Microsoft software packages\n, • Excellent teamwork and a strong 'Customer First' ethic\n, • Passion for training and developing others\nBenefits:\n\n, • Comprehensive training programme covering teacher training, assessment, and manufacturer technician accreditation\n, • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automotive technology\n, • Supportive and collaborative work environment\n, • Employee benefits package, including private healthcare, high street discounts, and more\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n\n If you are a qualified technician with a passion for teaching and are excited about working with an innovative learning programme at a state-of-the-art facility, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Bedford.

Senior Estimator \n £55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Company BenefitsBedford, Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, St Neots,Are you a Senior Estimator background, are you looking to manage a highly skilled team, whilst taking the lead on a wide range of specialist projects within a bespoke industry?This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturer who are renowned within their unique industry.The company are part of a larger group and have exciting growth plans in place to ensure they continue to dominate their industry.On a day to day bass you will be working on a variety of projects dealing with stakeholders at all different levels. You will help oversee a small team to ensure project success.This position would suit an Estimator looking for a highly autonomous, senior role, working on a variety of niche projects for a growing business.The role: \n\n • Working within a specialised industry\n, • Helping to manage your own team\n, • Dealing with a range of stakeholders on niche projects\n\n The Person: \n\n • Management experience\n, • From a construction / manufacturing background\n, • Looking to join a growing business\n\n Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. \n 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. \n We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Production and logistics are often measured by what goes wrong. We want you to create an operation where it doesn't. You're an experienced Logistics Manager, but with us, you'll also oversee production control, leading a complex automotive supply chain, developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and outstanding delivery. Backed by a successful international group, you'll have the autonomy to influence change and optimise inventory, building a team capable of delivering exceptional results. BASIC SALARY: Up to £75,000 dependant on experience BENEFITS:· 33 Days Holiday, including bank holidays (increasing with service) · Group Company Pension · Death in Service x 4 LOCATION: Northampton COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Leicester, Bedford, Huntingdon, Peterborough, St Neots, Leicester, Market Harborough, Daventry, Banbury, Brackley, Rugby. OVERVIEW: We have a loyal, legacy workforce who need your leadership and guidance. You will drive change in this key Logistics Manager role, leading our automotive logistics operation in Northampton. You will bring fresh ideas to a team that need direction and strong leadership. JOB DESCRIPTION: Logistics Manager - Production Control, Manufacturing, Automotive You will take ownership for production control, planning, logistics and warehousing with 5 direct and 25 indirect reports. Ensuring your team achieves: Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives, driving continuous improvement in each to achieve key plant KPI objectives. We have a Global OEM customer base who expert the highest standards, we currently operate a 24/5 shift pattern. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Logistics Manager - Production Control, Manufacturing, Automotive · Team Leadership and Management - promote a positive working environment providing clear and consistent management, leading by example in maintaining operational standards and delivering performance improvement whilst empowering your team · Growth - work with your team and the wide group and to support growth and development, resolving concerns that cannot be managed within their scope of responsibilities. Escalate appropriately to your line manager. · Translate business improvement objectives for HSE, Quality, Cost and Delivery into detailed improvement objectives for the production and logistics department. Set improvement targets, leading and motivating your team to achieve them. · Use daily and weekly performance metrics to identify deviations from targets, develop containment and countermeasures with your team, follow up the implementation and any further corrective action. · QHSE - Ensuring the safe operating of your team and their working environment, auditing to ensure compliance is managed to company procedures, and taking corrective action when not. YOUR BACKGROUND: Logistics Manager - Production Control, Manufacturing, Automotive Your background will be diverse, with solid manufacturing experience, and leadership obtained across a logistics, supply-chain operation or equivalent. Ideally from a Global or corporate background, we welcome applications from SMEs, but you'll need to understand the complex supply-chain challenges we are involved in, from raw materials in through to finished goods. You will have: · Experience ideally from the automotive industry or a transferable, relevant fast paced volume manufacturing environment such as aerospace, pharmaceutical, food, rail, industrial, fasteners, technical consumables etc · Worked in regulated and compliant led conditions · The proven ability to lead, motivate and make challenging decisions with accountability · A customer first attitude so we can be successful within our global supply-chain · Strong working knowledge of SAP in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience using SAP to manage production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, customer schedules, logistics flows, and supply chain performance. · Passion for improving processes, raising standards, and implementing sustainable improvements that enhance customer service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. · A proactive, data-driven mindset with the confidence to identify issues, challenge existing practices, and implement effective solutions THE COMPANY: We are a multi-site global automotive component manufacturer adhering to IATF 16949:2016. With a Global OEM customer base operating in a complex supply chain. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Production Manager, Logistics Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager - automotive, aerospace, rail, marine, industrial, engineering, manufacturing, production, inventory control, SAP, production planning, production control. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18549, Wallace Hind Selection

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Communications Change Manager for our client, a local government organisation based in Bedford. \n The successful post holder will support delivery of the organisation's Improvement Plan and wider organisational change required to secure long-term financial sustainability. The postholder will lead improvements to internal communications, ensuring messages are clear, timely, consistent and accessible. \n This role is a temporary contract with an initial contract of 3 months, with the possibility to extend. This role hybrid working with a minimum 3 days per week on site required. \n Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: \n • Develop and deliver an internal communications and engagement plan to support the organisation's Improvement Plan and wider change programme. \n • Review and enhance internal communication channels, ensuring messages are timely, accessible, consistent, and effectively communicated across the organisation. \n • Produce engaging communications, staff updates, leadership briefings, and key messages that support organisational improvement, financial sustainability, and change initiatives. \n • Support senior leaders and managers to communicate organisational change effectively, providing guidance on messaging, timing, and stakeholder engagement. \n • Coordinate engagement activities across services, gathering feedback, identifying communication risks, and using insight to improve future communications. \n • Develop communications and briefing materials to support organisational improvement programmes, inspections, and governance initiatives. \n • Ensure all communications align with the organisation's vision, priorities, financial objectives, and wider transformation programme. \n • Work collaboratively with communications, media, and service teams to ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications. \n • Build positive relationships with stakeholders, providing professional communications advice on sensitive and high-profile issues. \n • Monitor the effectiveness of communication and engagement activities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. \n • Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing papers for senior management and key stakeholders as required. \n • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. \n Personal Requirements: \n • Degree educated or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience. \n • Significant experience delivering internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and change communications within a complex organisational environment. \n • Proven experience developing communication strategies and engagement plans that support organisational change and service improvement. \n • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences. \n • Experience supporting senior leaders and managers with change communications, stakeholder engagement, and sensitive messaging. \n • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple services and external organisations. \n • Ability to interpret complex organisational, financial, and change information and translate it into accessible communications. \n • Experience producing communications relating to transformation programmes, organisational improvement, financial sustainability, or governance initiatives. \n • Strong political awareness with the ability to exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive or high-profile communications. \n • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to tight deadlines. \n • Ability to work collaboratively with communications, media, and operational teams to deliver consistent messaging. \n Desirable: \n • Experience working within a local authority or wider public sector environment. \n • Experience supporting communications for inspections, external reviews, or governance improvement programmes. \n • Experience working with elected Members, senior officers, or politically sensitive stakeholders. \n • Experience supporting communications relating to financial improvement, transformation, or organisational change programmes. \n Working Hours: Full Time Hours / Monday - Friday \n Pay: £275.00 - £500 per day (dependent on experience) \n Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Technical Sales Administrator \n Flitwick, Onsite role \n £28,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefits \n Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm \n If you enjoy solving problems, speaking with customers, and being the person who knows exactly how to find the right solution, this could be the perfect role for you. \n This is not a typical administration role. \n As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will be at the heart of the business, supporting customers and engineers with parts enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders, and ensuring the correct components are supplied quickly and accurately. \n If you are technically minded and have the mix of customer service and engineering knowledge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected engineering business. The Role\n As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will provide front-line technical and commercial support to customers and internal engineers. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Handling customer enquiries via telephone and email\n, • Identifying parts using technical drawings, exploded diagrams, and parts catalogues\n, • Preparing and issuing accurate quotations\n, • Processing customer and web shop orders\n, • Liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and lead times\n, • Following up quotations to convert them into orders\n, • Maintaining accurate records using internal systems and Excel\n, • Supporting the web shop with product listings and pricing updates\n, • Assisting with stock management and annual stock takes\n\n This is a varied and fast-paced role where your attention to detail and customer focus will make a real impact. What We’re Looking For\n To be successful as a Technical Sales Administrator, you will ideally have: \n\n • Experience in a customer-facing technical sales, parts, or support role\n, • Strong mechanical or technical aptitude\n, • Ability to interpret technical drawings and parts manuals\n, • Excellent communication skills by phone and email\n, • High attention to detail\n, • Good Excel and IT skills\n, • A proactive and detailed approach\n\n Experience within engineering, manufacturing, compressed air, automotive, or industrial parts would be highly advantageous. Why Apply?\n\n • Join a supportive and knowledgeable team\n, • Gain exposure to a wide range of technical products and equipment\n, • Varied role with both customer and technical responsibilities\n, • Excellent opportunity to develop your technical knowledge\n, • Work for a business that values quality, service, and continuous improvement\n\n If you are looking for a Technical Sales Administrator role where you can combine customer service, technical problem solving, and administration in a rewarding and fast-moving environment, we would love to hear from you. \n Apply today.

Our client has a permanent vacancy for an IT Project Manager and Business Analyst.This role includes both project management and business analysis responsibilities, although the emphasis will be on project management. It is full-time with hybrid working, where you can expect to be in the office 2 days per week. \n You will be responsible for successfully delivering projects using your project management and business analysis expertise. You will effectively and efficiently lead project teams, working in close collaboration with sponsors and senior managers from across the business. \n You will be accountable and responsible for the delivery of IT-enabled business projects, typically several at any one time. The role, where required, is also responsible for supporting the sponsor in building the case for change, and thereafter providing analyst skills and expertise, along with testing skills and expertise. This role requires a highly-skilled individual, capable of operating confidently and decisively in the delivery of projects. \n You will have a successful background in: \n · Delivering a range (size/complexity) of business projects enabled by IT, to include the delivery of business change and new/enhanced IT capabilities. \n · Leading project teams comprising of IT and business colleagues. \n · Providing business analysis capabilities to projects when working as both the project manager and business analyst, in order to identify the optimum business process and integrated solutions. \n · Providing effective governance and stakeholder management tailord to the project/steering group needs. \n · Influencing all parts of the organisation. \n \n Requirements: \n Educated to degree level, and/or certification at Practitioner level in a recognised project management framework, such as PRINCE2/SAFe (or demonstrable and significant project management experience). \n Evidence of ongoing professional development/membership of professional associations. \n Significant experience of leading IT projects, involving the development and implementation of business processes to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality. \n Good technical understanding of IT systems, the systems lifecycle, and a high-level appreciation of IT Architecture. \n Has demonstrably and effectively operated at an organisation director and project sponsor level. \n Experience in managing external suppliers. \n Experience of providing support and guidance on project portfolio management processes, procedures, tools and techniques. \n Demonstrable experience of business analysis models and techniques and managing and undertaking product/software testing. \n \n Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. \n

Lead Embedded Systems Engineer Technical Leadership Opportunity Bedford | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)Are you an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer looking to move beyond day-to-day development and into a role where you can influence architecture, direct engineering activities and guide technical decision-making?We are seeking a senior engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, electronics and product development to provide technical leadership across a complex engineering programme.Working closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners, you will review designs, challenge technical decisions, solve engineering problems and help guide products from concept through to manufacture.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who still enjoys the technical detail but wants to have a broader impact on product development and engineering delivery.The Role You will act as a senior technical contributor across embedded hardware, electronics and software development activities.Working at system level, you will collaborate with engineering teams and external development partners to ensure solutions are technically robust, manufacturable and aligned with project objectives.You will influence technical direction, participate in design reviews, assess risks and help resolve complex technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across embedded systems and electronics development activitiesReview and challenge hardware, firmware and system-level designsInfluence architecture and technical decision-makingSupport system integration and product development activitiesWork closely with external engineering partners and suppliersIdentify and resolve technical issues and project risksSupport verification, validation and design review activitiesEnsure solutions are suitable for manufacture and productionCollaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teamsCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbout You You will have a strong background in embedded systems development and a desire to take ownership of broader technical decisions and engineering outcomes.You may currently be working as a:Lead Embedded EngineerPrincipal Embedded EngineerSenior Embedded Software EngineerSenior Electronics EngineerEmbedded Systems EngineerTechnical LeadFirmware Team LeadPrincipal EngineerExperience in several of the following areas would be beneficial:Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentC and C++Electronics DesignHardware DevelopmentMicrocontrollersProduct DevelopmentSystems EngineeringTechnical LeadershipDesign ReviewsVerification & ValidationSupplier CollaborationExperience gained within regulated or highly structured engineering environments would be advantageous, although candidates from a broad range of engineering sectors will be considered.Package £60,000 - £70,000 basic salaryBonus schemeHybrid workingPrivate Medical InsurancePension schemeLife Assurance25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysEnhanced family-friendly benefitsFree parking and EV chargingThis is an opportunity to move beyond purely hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping technical direction, influencing product development and delivering innovative technology solutions.TPBN1_UKTJ

EstimatorLocation: Bedford Salary: £50,000£60,000Benefits25 days holiday per year with 24 days reserved for Christmas shutdown Discretionary bonus Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option after 3 months and company-matched contributions Family-run business with a supportive culture Working hours 8:30 to 17:00The CompanyA long-established manufacturer and subcontractor delivering high-security solutions for the UK construction sector. The business designs and installs specialist products including ballistic and blast-resistant doors, walls, windows and louvres for government, healthcare and critical-infrastructure projects.They are known for stability, a supportive culture and long-term progression. With the estimating department expanding, they are now recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead the team and help develop structure as the business continues to grow.The Role: Senior EstimatorThe company is recruiting an experienced Senior Estimator to manage a team of three Estimators. This role suits someone confident leading people, improving processes and helping shape a growing department. The focus is on accuracy, consistency and developing a streamlined estimating function that supports long-term business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of three Estimators Oversee all estimating activity across specialist security products and installation services Review tender documents, drawings and specifications Produce and approve detailed cost estimates and pricing schedules Ensure accuracy and consistency across all submissions Develop and improve estimating processes and departmental structure Work closely with Sales, Project Management and Production teams Support senior management with planning and departmental developmentRequired Skills and ExperienceExperienced Estimator with a strong background in construction All construction sectors considered including subcontracting, contracting, manufacturing, roofing, M and E, flooring Proven management or team-lead experience Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Proficient with estimation software such as Bluebeam or PlanSwift and confident using Excel Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software is beneficial Organised, proactive and able to support continuous improvementWhy Join ThemLead an experienced team within a stable and well-established business Opportunity to shape and streamline the estimating function Supportive family-run culture with long-term progression Work on unique and high-profile projects across security and healthcare sectors Competitive salary and benefits packageHow to ApplySend your CV to Sally Whittingham or apply online.KeywordsSenior Estimator, Estimator, Estimating Manager, Construction Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Subcontractor Estimator, Bedford Jobs, Bedfordshire Construction, High Security Products, Blast Resistant, Ballistic Doors, Healthcare Doors, Specialist Construction, Cost Estimator, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Tendering, Pricing, Cost Planning, Engineering Estimator, Security Sector Jobs, Estimating Team Leader, Pre Construction.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Lead AuditorLocation: BedfordshireRate: £50,000 pa pro rata (6 month FTC)The Role:So, what will you be doing as a Lead AuditorTo support the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes. The role will drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Management & ComplianceConduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirementsProduce structured reports highlighting non-compliance areas and prioritised corrective actionsEnsure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standardsAudit Planning & ExecutionDevelop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systemsCreate audit checklists aligned to AS9100 requirementsConduct audits through interviews, documentation reviews, and on-site observationsEvaluate effectiveness and compliance of systems and processesNon-Conformance & Corrective Action ManagementRaise, manage, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)Lead root cause analysis activities using recognised methodologiesDefine, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)Ensure timely closure and effectiveness of all corrective actionsStakeholder EngagementWork collaboratively with process owners and operational teams to resolve findingsProvide guidance on compliance requirements and quality standardsFacilitate discussions to support implementation of improvementsAudit Readiness & ReportingMonitor and report progress against audit readiness plansPresent audit status, risks, and improvement activities to senior managementSupport external audit preparation and executionContinuous ImprovementContribute to ongoing quality improvements across manufacturing and engineering processesSupport development and refinement of inspection, testing, and evaluation methodsRequired SkillsStrong working knowledge of AS9100 Revision DProven experience as a Lead Auditor within a regulated environmentDemonstrable experience in: Internal and external auditingQuality management systems in manufacturing/engineeringRoot cause analysis and CAPA processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective stakeholder engagement and communication abilitiesDesirable SkillsCertification in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologiesExperience within the aerospace, defence, or complex engineering sectors.My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Lead Auditor, this is the opportunity for you!You will need to have the ability to obtain SC level security clearance.So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Lead Auditor, hit that apply button now!Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Technical Sales Administrator £28,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefitsMonday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pmIf you enjoy solving problems, speaking with customers, and being the person who knows exactly how to find the right solution, this could be the perfect role for you.This is not a typical administration role.As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will be at the heart of the business, supporting customers and engineers with parts enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders, and ensuring the correct components are supplied quickly and accurately.If you are technically minded, organised, and enjoy combining customer service with problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected engineering business.The Role As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will provide front-line technical and commercial support to customers and internal engineers.Your responsibilities will include:Handling customer enquiries via telephone and emailIdentifying parts using technical drawings, exploded diagrams, and parts cataloguesPreparing and issuing accurate quotationsProcessing customer and web shop ordersLiaising with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and lead timesFollowing up quotations to convert them into ordersMaintaining accurate records using internal systems and ExcelSupporting the web shop with product listings and pricing updatesAssisting with stock management and annual stock takesThis is a varied and fast-paced role where your attention to detail and customer focus will make a real impact.What Were Looking For To be successful as a Technical Sales Administrator, you will ideally have:Experience in a customer-facing technical sales, parts, or support roleStrong mechanical or technical aptitudeAbility to interpret technical drawings and parts manualsExcellent communication skills by phone and emailHigh attention to detailGood Excel and IT skillsA proactive and organised approachExperience within engineering, manufacturing, compressed air, automotive, or industrial parts would be highly advantageous.Why Apply? Join a supportive and knowledgeable teamGain exposure to a wide range of technical products and equipmentVaried role with both customer and technical responsibilitiesExcellent opportunity to develop your technical knowledgeWork for a business that values quality, service, and continuous improvementIf you are looking for a Technical Sales Administrator role where you can combine customer service, technical problem solving, and administration in a rewarding and fast-moving environment, we would love to hear from you.Apply today.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a Nursery Manager looking for work in Bedford?Winner Education are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager for a nursery based in the Bedford area. The nursery has an outstanding reputation and is an ever-growing nursery chain with over 300 nurseries in the UK and abroad. They provide exceptional care and nurturing environments which make a real difference to the lives of all children! This a full time, permanent position. Experienced Deputy Managers will also be considered for this role. You must have a minimum of either an NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3 qualification.The successful Nursery Manager will be required to:Support the Centre Director and Operations Leadership Team with day to day operation of the nurseryLead, mentor and inspire the teamPrevious experience of working within Early Years as a Manager or Deputy ManagerEnsure essential everyday tasks are completedHave an excellent understanding of the EYFS curriculumDeliver outstanding care and education opportunitiesConduct regular appraisals and CPD opportunities for their staffHave exceptional behaviour managementBe the designated safeguard leadAttend training sessions and lead all staff meetingsSupport with staff recruitmentEnsure policies and procedures are adhered toHave a passion for developing children ready for their school journeyBe resilient and strong-willedDisplay the skills to be a effective role modelCompany Benefits:50% Discounted childcare fees!Special offers and discounts on major brands and retailors!Up to 25% annual salary bonus!Discounted private medical insurance!Up to 33 days holiday, plus your birthday off!Well-being support!Learning and Development opportunities!When you register with Winner, you will be assigned a specialist consultant who has been working in education for over 12 years and will be able to guide and support you through your assignments.If you are interested in our Nursery Manager role in Bedford or would like more information on how Winner Education can support your supply teaching journey, please contact Dan on 0121 353 1661.Please note your application will be subject to two relevant and satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.TPBN1_UKTJ

Technical operatorStaffline are looking to speak with experienced, Multi-skilled Technical Machine OperatorsThe purpose of the role is to ensure reliable and efficient running of the automated conveyors and machines. As an experienced Technical Machine operator, you will be the first line response for breakdowns and work with the National Technical Dept to ensure that the installation is regularly maintained.Shift Pattern4on 4off, Night shiftIn your new role as a Multi-Skilled Technician:Monitor the machines runningEnsuring the machine is running at peak efficiency to achieve KPIsEnsuring all minor issues are resolved as quickly as possible to minimse downtimePlanned / Preventative MaintenanceWork with the National Technician to lead the planning of regular maintenanceExecute the maintenance plans of the technical installation, working with pumps and motorsContribute recommendations for improvements of the washing installation including decreasing costs, consumption, increasing efficiency and working safelyAlign with the depot management to ensure minimal disruption to operationSolve failures on the installation within agreed KPI'sFollow up and record all repairs, breakdowns, and downtimeTraining of Shift Leaders to ensure adequate absence coverHealth and SafetyAll colleagues are responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others.Identify and report potential hazards.Safe use of chemicals.To be considered for this role:Experience working and maintaining automated machinery and conveyorsA relevant qualification, Electrical, MechanicalExperience in pneumatic systems (desirable).Computer literacy and strong IT skills.Ability to read technical diagrams, drawings, and manuals.Understanding of production planning and processes.Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and face-to-face).Ability to analyse data and solve technical problems.Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.In addition to your salary, our customer has excellent benefits:Birthday Celebration Day off4% employer pension contributionPrivate medical insuranceLife Assurance death in service benefits (4x annual salary)For further information, please apply!TPBN1_UKTJ

Salary £15.60 per hour Trainee Bus Driver – Arbroath Depot Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Arbroath team. • Get paid to train and zero training costs as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay for all of your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000, • Typical annualised earnings after training of £30,420 based on a basic week of 39 hours You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family. Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East Scotland team… • Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions, • Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel, • Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings, • Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel, • UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location, • Supportive and high quality training from some of the best (and nicest!) driving instructors and training managers in the industry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our routes, our vehicles, our tickets and more, • Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that, • Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions, • An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support., • A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues The recruitment process is simple – you apply online, we’ll get you in for an interview and to see the depot, and that’s it! It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are… • You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, • Must have a minimum of 6 months driving experience in the UK, • You need to want to deliver great customer service, • You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below! Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. Location: Stagecoach Arbroath Depot Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd Arbroath DD11 2NJ

Salary £15.60 Qualified PCV Bus Driver – Arbroath and Forfar Depot We are looking for qualified bus drivers / PCV licence holders to join our Arbroath team. • Typical annualised earnings of £31,636 based on a basic week of 39 hours, • Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings, • Different shift patterns available so you can fit work around your existing commitments You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family. Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East Scotland team… • Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education, and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions, • Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel, • Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel, • UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location, • Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that, • Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions, • An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support., • A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues The recruitment process is simple – you apply with your CV, we’ll have a good read then get you in for an interview and a bus drive, and that’s it! There are a few of things we need from you: • You need to have a PCV licence, and no more than 6 penalty points, • You need to want to deliver great customer service, • You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below! Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. Location: Stagecoach Arbroath Depot Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd Arbroath DD11 2NJ

Principal Engineer Electronics & SystemsBedford | £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Engineer, Technical Lead or Senior Systems Engineer to join an innovative technology business developing complex, highly regulated products.Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, you will take technical ownership across electronics, embedded firmware and software development activities, helping shape product architecture, technical strategy and development delivery from concept through to production.This is a senior technical leadership position suited to engineers who enjoy operating across multiple disciplines, influencing technical direction, managing suppliers and ensuring products are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.Why Join?Opportunity to act as the technical owner for a complex product platformSignificant influence over architecture, technical direction and engineering decisionsLead and challenge external development partners and suppliersBroad role spanning electronics, firmware, software, verification and validationDirect access to senior leadership and key decision makersOpportunity to shape products from concept through to production and market releaseInternational travel and exposure to global development partnersAnnual bonus schemePrivate healthcareCompany pension25 days holiday plus bank holidaysThe RoleYou will work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing and external development partners to ensure technical solutions meet customer, business and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include:Providing technical ownership across electronics, embedded firmware and software development programmesDefining, reviewing and approving system architectures, technical requirements and development plansManaging external development partners and suppliers, ensuring technical quality, delivery and compliance expectations are achievedLeading design reviews, technical risk assessments and engineering decision-making activitiesDefining verification and validation strategies and ensuring successful executionReviewing technical documentation, traceability, testing evidence and product release activitiesSupporting product approvals, audits and compliance activitiesDriving technical problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiativesSupporting programme planning, technical governance and delivery milestonesInternational travel approximately 4-5 times per yearAbout YouWe are interested in speaking with engineers who have experience operating at a senior technical level and who enjoy taking ownership of complex product development activities.Suitable backgrounds may include:Principal EngineerSenior Systems EngineerLead Systems EngineerTechnical LeadElectronics Engineering ManagerProduct Development EngineerEngineering ManagerDesign AuthorityYou will ideally bring:Experience delivering complex electronic, embedded or mechatronic productsStrong understanding of system architecture, product development and technical governanceExperience managing suppliers, external development partners or contract engineering teamsKnowledge of verification, validation and design review processesExperience operating within regulated or quality-driven engineering environmentsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to influence technical direction across multidisciplinary teamsA practical, delivery-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountabilityThis role is unlikely to suit candidates whose recent experience has been focused primarily on software engineering, cloud platforms, DevOps or application development. We are specifically seeking engineers with broad product development experience spanning electronics, embedded systems, system architecture, verification and validation, supplier management and technical leadership.Candidates from medical devices, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, defence and other complex engineering environments are encouraged to apply.Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Role: Senior Project EngineerClient: Global FMCG ManufacturerReporting to: Head of EngineeringLocation: Regional, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire areasClient: Category Market leader in FMCG ManufacturingReward: £60- 70k target plus £6-9k car benefit plus Bonus DOE open to high potential applicantsOnsite Monday-Friday days based primarily, some hybridFactory/Plant Process working environmentAre you an aspiring or experienced Project Engineer with strong Project Management skills in CAPEX? Ready to lead projects, engineering standards, capital projects and engineering operational excellence? Wanting the challenge of working acrossCan you lead and ENGAGE with impact and a world-class engineering toolbox? Are you an engineering Subject Matter Expert for projects in a manufacturing environment?Role Responsibilities – Senior Project EngineerManage the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, covering factory equipment, process, packing lines, site services, process engineering, as well as construction design managementDrive line installations and BAU engineering projectsPlan, execute and lead project activities for feasibility studies, equipment specifications, supplier selections, equipment commissioning and validationReporting directly to the Project Engineering Manager, you will have complete autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects to cost and time specificationsYou will coach, mentor, and develop your multi-functional teams of engineers and designers/contractorsThe projects will cover factory equipment, including packaging, processing, and site activitiesEngineering Compliance Champion: Ensure all engineering activities meet industry standardsYou will lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and start-up, supplier selection, feasibility and justification analysis, and equipment commissioningLiaise with departments cross-functionally to ascertain requirements and define project scopesPreparing specifications/briefs which will go to external suppliers for tenderManaging tender processes, including supplier selection exercisesManaging external suppliers throughout the project lifecycleQualifications & Requirements – Senior Project EngineerMechanical or Electrical Engineering backgrounds will be considered, ideally in a regulated environment, from high-volume manufacturing.Experience developing technical engineering solutions in automated environmentsAn experienced Project Engineer from FMCG manufacturing, food preferredIdeally, A degree in Engineering or time-served engineering qualifications with a further education qualification in project managementHigh level of IT literacy (and ideally fully conversant with MS Project)Proven Leadership and senior stakeholder management: Significant experience in a senior engineering management role within the manufacturing FMCG-related sectorThis could include Food, Drink, Pharma and related consumer goods manufacturing, encompassing process and packagingMechanical/electrical qualification or equivalent, ideally a degree, even better if you are chartered!5+ years of Engineering leadership experience; with exposure to FMCG environments idealExcellent People leadership skills to motivate, lead and drive projectsWhat's on Offer – Senior Project EngineerCompetitive salaryControl and exposure to budgetsStrategic planning and capital expenditure deliveryImpactful Work: Play a key role in the company's success and make a tangible differenceCollaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation and creativityFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV toCandidates who are currently an Engineering Manager, senior project engineer, Engineering project manager, production engineer, CAPEX Manager, Mechanical or packaging project engineer may be suitable for this position.Suitable for FMCG, process, Manufacturing, health & hygiene, food and drink and packaging Industries, primarilyOmega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.TPBN1_UKTJ

AUDIT & ACCOUNTS SENIOREstablished Accountancy PracticeLuton, BedfordshireCompetitive salary and benefitsGPN Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected and growing accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior to join its team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys a varied workload across both audit and accounts. You'll work closely with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and growing organisations while benefiting from a supportive environment, flexible working arrangements, and genuine long-term career progression.Key ResponsibilitiesLead audit assignments from planning through to completion.Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of clients.Prepare corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.Liaise directly with clients, building strong professional relationships.Identify and resolve technical accounting and audit matters.Ensure assignments are completed efficiently and within agreed deadlines.Support and mentor junior members of the team.Review work completed by trainees.Assist managers and partners with client projects and ad-hoc assignments.Support clients with general accounting and business advisory matters.Qualifications & SkillsACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience.Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice environment.Strong audit experience with the ability to lead audits from planning to completion.Good understanding of statutory accounts preparation.Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members is advantageous.What You'll GetCompetitive salary and benefits package.Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.Ongoing professional development and training.Clear opportunities for career progression.Work alongside a supportive, friendly and sociable team.If this role is of interest, please do apply now.TPBN1_UKTJ

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: • Developing and validating high-fidelity finite-element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures, • Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid-structure interaction analyses, • Performing damage-tolerance and fatigue assessments, • Authoring concise strength-summary reports and risk assessments that satisfy MoD and customer standards, • Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans, • Leading knowledge-transfer workshops and maintaining m...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface equipment. Take ownership of grid compliance and interface activities with National Grid / DNO, ensuring adherence to G99 requirements and supporting all stages of grid energisation and synchronisation. Coordinate commissioning interfaces across balance of plant (BoP) systems, including gas turbine auxiliaries, black start systems, UPS/DC systems, and control systems (DCS/SCADA). Lead protection system testing and validation, including relay configurat...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Bedfordshire The Manufacturing Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes large-scale Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing processes for aerospace components. This role focuses on the development of processes for complex, near-net-shape metallic structures from design to production, ensuring strict compliance with aviation quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Process Development: Establish, validate, and optimize WAAM deposition parameters (current, voltage, travel speed, shielding gas flow) for aerospace alloys like Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminium. Path Planning & Simulation: Utilize specialized additive software to generate, simulate, and optimize multi-axis robot/CNC deposition paths to prevent collisions and minimize thermal distortion. Thermal Management: Design and execute thermal control strategies, including inter-pass temperature monitoring and in process cooling, to manage residual stress and microstructural integrity. NPI Support: Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) by transforming aerospace CAD models into WAAM-optimized, near-net-shape geometries ready for post-process machining. Equipment Integration: Program, configure, and maintain integrated WAAM cells, including robotic manipulators (ABB), power sources (Fronius) and environmental enclosures. Quality & Qualification: Ensure all manufacturing processes conform to aerospace standards such as AS9100 and eme...

Contract Manager – Residential Groundworks Bedfordshire Up to £110,000 DOE + Excellent Package We're currently working in partnership with a leading residential groundworks contractor to recruit an experienced Contract Manager for their growing operations across Bedfordshire and the surrounding counties. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages for some of the UK's leading housebuilders. The company has a healthy pipeline of secured work and is looking to strengthen its operational team with an experienced industry professional. The Role As Contract Manager, you'll take responsibility for overseeing multiple residential groundwork projects, ensuring they're delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with operational, commercial, and client teams, leading Site Managers and Project Managers while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities .Manage multiple residential groundwork contracts from commencement through to completion. .Lead and support Site Managers and Project Managers across live sites. .Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within programme. .Maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, and major housebuilders. .Monitor project performance, q...

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Bedford | £47,000–£50,000 Location: Bedford Salary: £47,000 – £50,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Sector: Children’s Residential Care Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Diamond Search Recruitment are proud to be 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 within children’s residential care who is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people with learning disabilities, autism, trauma and complex needs can thrive. The home supports three young people and has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and excellent outcomes. About the Home This is a warm, supportive and family-orientated residential home built on trust, stability and meaningful relationships. The home benefits from: A dedicated trauma-informed team Strong multi-agency partnerships A culture that prioritises emotional wellbeing A consistent history of high-quality care and positive outcomes * A leadership team committed to staff development and support The Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leader...

Managing Quantity Surveyor | Major Earthworks & Highways Project | London Managing Quantity Surveyor | Senior Quantity Surveyor | Major Infrastructure | Earthworks | Highways | JCT Contracts | London Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Managing Quantity Surveyor role? Or are you an established Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to join one of the UK's most significant landmark developments? Intersect Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading, privately owned Tier 1 contractor delivering a major package of infrastructure works on a landmark London development. With the overall development valued at over £5 billion and our client secured to deliver approximately £250 million of works over the next five years, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a financially robust business offering long-term project security and unrivalled career progression. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial delivery of a major programme of earthworks, highways and infrastructure work...

Position : Hygiene Manager - Distribution Centre Location : South Bedford MK43 Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 40 Hours per Week | 5 days out of 7 | Monday-Friday | Flexibility for weekend work, where necessary Job Purpose Our client, a national Facilities Management company, is recruiting for a Hygiene Manager to oversee operations within a high-profile, 24/7 retail distribution centre. The role is responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring consistently high service standards, and delivering continuous improvement across cleaning and hygiene services. Acting as the key point of contact for all cleaning-related matters on site, the Hygiene Manager will lead, engage, and develop a team of approximately 30 colleagues while maintaining strong client relationships Key Responsibilities Demonstrate company values and lead by example at all times Act as the primary interface between the client and service providers on a day-to-day basis Manage and develop a team, ensuring high levels of engagement, performance, and compliance Monitor and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), both internally and externally Oversee financial performance, ensuring services are delivered within agreed budgets Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency...

Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience of schematic capture, PCB layout and IPC awareness? Do you have a formal Electronics qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: • Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process, • Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware, • Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection, • Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture, • Design and development of electrical/electroni...

Senior Estimator £55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Company Benefits Bedford, Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, St Neots, Are you a Senior Estimator background, are you looking to manage a highly skilled team, whilst taking the lead on a wide range of specialist projects within a bespoke industry? This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturer who are renowned within their unique industry. The company are part of a larger group and have exciting growth plans in place to ensure they continue to dominate their industry. On a day to day bass you will be working on a variety of projects dealing with stakeholders at all different levels. You will help oversee a small team to ensure project success. This position would suit an Estimator looking for a highly autonomous, senior role, working on a variety of niche projects for a growing business. The role: Working within a specialised industry Helping to manage your own team Dealing with a range of stakeholders on niche projects The Person: Management experience From a construction / manufacturing background Looking to join a growing businessRise 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 wi...

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following: - To take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical / electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process. Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the Electrical hardware. Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection. Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture. Design and development of electrical circuitry (includes, power electronics, harnesses, 28V high current systems). Analysis, test and evaluation of Electrical circuits and components. Electrical circuit protection analysis. The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation. Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills. Self-managing, driven to get the results needed, great organisational skills. Flexibility in tasks undertaken. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Formal Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng. *...

Our client are a World-leading pharmaceutical business, offering both products and solutions to independent and group pharmacy- they have a very rare opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager to join their team. £65,000 + company car + highly competitive bonus Territory: South, England - candidates should be based around Northern home Counties or the Cotswold's. The Role • Manage a team of territory sales representatives (2), • Look after a range of pharmacy group accounts, • Increase order value and sales volume across accounts, • Work alongside the Head of Sales to deliver successful outcomes in the region, • Full P&L responsibility, • Coach, lead and develop staff The Candidate • 2 years + experience in field management, • 2 years + experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, • Full UK drivers license, • Key track record of success If this position is of interest, please send your CV to the team at Landers Recruitment AMRT1_UKTJ ...

Location: Sharnbook + (Hybrid) Salary: £25,000 to £38,500 basic (DOE) + uncapped commission Hours: Full-time | Early finishes on Fridays & reduced hours in summer Start Date: ASAP Are you relentless, relationship-driven, and ready to be part of something that’s growing fast? We’re Teaching Tomorrow — an ambitious education recruitment agency supporting schools across Beds, Bucks, Northants & Oxon. We’re looking for a Recruitment Consultant who can hit the ground running, make a real impact, and own their desk from day one. You’ll be surrounded by people who back you, not block you — and rewarded properly for the work you put in. Sourcing, screening & placing top-tier teaching and support staff Building long-term partnerships with schools and educators Driving new business through outbound outreach & lead gen Managing the full recruitment cycle from initial brief to placement aftercare Matching candidates to roles using job boards, CRM, and intuition Keeping your pipeline and admin tight — accurate records, GDPR-compliant Hitting your KPIs and smashing targets (then getting paid for it) Staying sharp on market trends and compliance requirements Recruitment experience (education sector is a bonus, not a must) Confident communicator who builds trust quickly Resilient, ambitious, and fired up by targets Organised with strong time management and follow-up skills Proactive and commercially minded — you don’t wait for leads to fall in your lap Solid ICT and data accuracy skills £25,000+ £38,500 basic salary (DOE) Generous commission from your first placement 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Early finish Fridays + reduced summer hours Pension scheme Fast-track progression opportunities in a growing business A team culture that values results, autonomy, and support Other Benefits i.e. Healthcare If you’re looking for a recruitment role where your work actually matters and your ambition is rewarded, hit Apply Now. We’ll be in touch sharpish.

Sales & Events Co-Ordinator - Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes | Full-Time / Maternity Cover Until September 2027 £13.45 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We are looking for a Sales & Events Co-Ordinator, for Kents Hill Park, part of The Venues Collection. Your role will be: • To work closely with the Sales Office Manager and the other sales team members., • To ensure the potential of the venue is maximised and monthly budget achieved., • To assist in the rate strategy for M&E in accordance with the venue's budget expectations., • To handle reservations for bedrooms for both event and transient guests, • To attend all mandatory and job specific training, • To consistently supplying the highest possible levels of customer care and service in the lead up and during the events process., • To positively approach all sales opportunities to maximise sales and revenue by yielding the business to achieve the venue's sales plan., • To ensure that all sales disciplines and procedures are trained and followed to develop the business., • To respond to any customer enquiry within the guidelines set by the hotel., • To exercise efficient diary management to manage the yield within the c...

Materials Coordinator / Materials Management Support Required Bedford We are looking for a sharp, proactive Materials Management Assistant to support our Materials Management (MM) Lead. In this role, our primary focus is simple but critical: ensure we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. You will play a key hands-on role in the end-to-end purchasing cycle-from helping to create monthly replenishment offers to chasing suppliers and ensuring our system data is always accurate. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Replenishment Assist the MM Lead in the creation of monthly purchase offers to maintain optimal stock levels. Generate and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on inventory data and sales trends. Ensure alignment with suppliers regarding pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.Order Management & Expediting Maintain a constant check on the status of all open Purchase Orders. Proactively expedite purchase orders and communicate with suppliers to secure realistic, updated arrival dates. Act as the first line of defense against stock shortages by identifying at-risk orders.Data & Systems Accuracy Ensure the inventory management system is updated with correct and current incoming stock dates. Communication & Administration Monitor the Materials Management inbox diligently. Respond to internal queries regarding stock status and incoming deliveries. Identify and action any issues (delays & p...

Lead / Senior Designer Bedford (Office Based) Up to £58,000 DOE A well-established and highly regarded metalwork company is seeking an experienced Lead / Senior Designer to join its team in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the structural steel and architectural metalwork sectors. Key Requirements: Proficiency in Tekla Structures Proven experience within Structural Steel or Architectural Metalwork Ability to produce detailed fabrication and construction drawings Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industry standards Excellent communication and project coordination skills Previous leadership experience or the ability to mentor and support junior designers is desirable What's on Offer: Salary up to £58,000, depending on experience Office-based role in Bedford Opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business Supportive and collaborative working environmentIf you're a talented designer looking to take the next step in your career with an established company that values quality and expertise, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today and Sabrina O'Donnell from The Highfield Company will be in touch! #Hiring #LeadDesigner #SeniorDesigner #Tekla #TeklaStructures #StructuralSteel #Architectur...

Registered Manager – Adults Residential (Learning Disabilities) 3-Bed Home | Established & Growing Provider Salary: £52,000 Location: Dudley We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding provider for an experienced Registered Manager to lead their specialist 3-bed adult

Senior Town Planner - Bedford Location: BedfordshireEmployment: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Benefits We are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established, multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy with a growing presence in the Bedford area. Our client provides specialist technical advice and project delivery support across planning, design, environmental and development services for public and private sector clients. The planning team plays a central role in shaping key projects from initial feasibility through to submission and implementation, delivering solutions that address policy, environmental constraints and stakeholder requirements. What You'll Do As Senior Town Planner, you will: • Lead planning strategy and development management work across a range of project types, including new site proposals, sensitive specialist developments and community infrastructure., • Manage planning applications, negotiations with local authorities, appeal work and technical submissions., • Provide expert planning advice, interpret policy, assess planning risk and propose mitigation strategies., • Work collaboratively with design, environmental and technical teams to deliver holistic client solutions., • Build and maintain c...

A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a fantastic supplier of packaging company that works in the Retail, FMCG, Ecommerce, 3PL Pharma and Automotive industries. The company has been running for 20+ years as a merchant, and they are looking for an experienced Category Manager or senior Supply / Procurement professional who is ready to take full ownership of strategic categories within a growing packaging group. There is a requirement for someone to work categories such as Labels, Bags and Envelopes with exposure to the Far East. Category Manager Salary: Salary Very Competitive Location – Kempston Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank, Health Cash Plan, Life Insurance 2x salary, Catered Lunches, Salary Exchange Pension The business is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have hands-on experience managing overseas suppliers, particularly in the Far east. The Role Own and manage assigned packaging categories, developing and executing long-term category strategies Lead supplier selection, performance management, and commercial negotiations at a senior level Manage and develop overseas supplier relationships. Ensure all products and materials meet quality, and regulatory standards Work closely with sales, operations, and technical teams to align category strategy with customer demand Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risk while controlling cost and availability Drive continuous improvement,...

Procurement Manager Up to £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits | Full‑time with early Friday finish | Progression available Bedford location. On-site role with occasional remote working. We’re working with our client in Bedford to recruit a hands‑on, commercially driven Procurement Manager. This is a standout opportunity to join an established yet growing business. You’ll shape procurement strategy, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure cost‑secure delivery across complex engineering projects, while leading and developing a small, capable team. What You’ll Be Doing Driving procurement strategy across high‑value engineered projects Building long‑term supplier partnerships and negotiating robust agreements Working closely with engineering and project teams from early design through to delivery Managing sourcing for critical, bespoke and long‑lead components Leading cost‑down, value‑engineering and supply‑chain improvement initiatives Overseeing supplier performance, quality, delivery and commercial compliance Managing and developing a small procurement team What We’re Looking For Background in high‑value, low‑volume manufacturing, ideally pumps, machining, rotating equipment or castings (ideal but not essential. Related industries also an advantage). Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex supp...

Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa £65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience of schematic capture, PCB layout and IPC awareness? Do you have a formal Electronics qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (includes, analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques and power electronics) Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and ...

Conference & Banqueting (C&B) Manager Premium Hotel | Bedfordshire Full-Time £33,000 Any 5 out of the 7 42.5 Hours Includes Evenings & Weekends 28 holidays days The Role As C&B Manager, you will oversee the full planning, coordination, and delivery of all conferences, banqueting events, and weddings. You'll act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly - from initial planning through to the final guest farewell. This is a highly operational role where you'll lead from the front, motivate your team, and ensure every event runs smoothly, safely, and profitably. Why This Role Is Exciting You'll join a hotel that prides itself on exceptional service, warm hospitality, and a culture built on: • Teamwork - Building positive, supportive teams, • Professionalism - Exceeding guest expectations, • Efficiency - Working smarter together, • Quality - Empowering people to deliver excellence, • Friendliness - Bringing genuine warmth to every interaction The hotel is a...