104 Best manual Jobs in Watford (September 2025)

Drainage Engineer – Full-Time We are currently seeking skilled and experienced Drainage Engineers to join our growing team, working across London and the surrounding counties. This is a full-time, field-based role ideal for candidates with a strong background in clearing blockages, high-pressure water jetting, and general drainage maintenance. If you have practical experience in the industry and are confident working independently, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Carry out drainage maintenance and unblocking works using high-pressure water jetting. Install and repair patch lining systems. Conduct diagnostic and tracing tasks within residential and commercial properties. Perform minor excavation works where necessary. Respond to emergency call-outs and be available for weekend standby as required (rotational basis). Maintain clear communication with the office and customers. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in the drainage industry. Confident in using water jetting equipment and working in confined spaces. Knowledge of patch lining and pipe relining techniques. Familiar with basic excavation practices. Possession of a valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain it). Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points. Organised, proactive, and reliable with a strong work ethic. Excellent communication and customer service skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary: £35,000–£38,000 per year, depending on experience. Fully equipped company van, uniform, and mobile phone. Continuous training and upskilling opportunities. Company pension scheme. Supportive team environment. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (10-hour shifts) Opportunity for overtime Weekend and emergency call-out rota (to be discussed) Location: Primarily road-based across London and nearby counties. Occasional visits to our Borehamwood, Edgware office will be required for team meetings or equipment pickup. Requirements: Minimum 2 year of plumbing or drainage experience (essential) Driving Licence (required) CSCS & City & Guilds certifications (preferred but not mandatory)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical IT Quality and Testing Professional to join our IT team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through the design and execution of test plans, identification of bugs, and collaboration with development teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, and a solid understanding of software testing methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Develop, document, and execute detailed test cases, test scripts, and test plans for various software applications. Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality is built into the development process. Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla). Conduct root cause analysis of defects and recommend solutions or preventative steps. Participate in sprint planning and reviews within Agile or other SDLC frameworks. Design and implement automated testing solutions (if applicable). Maintain documentation of testing processes and quality metrics. Support the release process through validation of build readiness and deployment testing. Computer Games Testing: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, LoadRunner, or similar. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes. Employment Type: Full-time Location: On-site / Hybrid / Remote (as per company policy)

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Edward McCourt & Co Solicitors

Part time experienced (4 years plus) bookkeeper required in small solicitors office, hours to be discussed must know manual double entry bookkeeping and have experience of solicitors accounts, also have experience of using digital accounts packages. We will be swapping over to digital accounting in the near future. Will also be required to keep the books for property letting business and manage personal accounts for the business owner. The ideal candidate should be computer literate in various accounting packages, but also experienced in manual book keeping, be organized in their methods and flexible in their approach, conscientious and reliable in their approach to work. Experience of preparation of year end accounts preferable.

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Dell Gardening Services | Landscaping | Lawn Maintenance | Fencing

Location: Barnet and surrounding areas Salary: Circa £30,000 (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am start – finish between 3pm and 5pm (Saturday work available) Contract: Full-time, permanent About the RoleWe are a small, friendly and professional landscaping and gardening business based in Barnet, seeking a dedicated Gardener/Landscaper to join our growing team. If you're passionate about the outdoors, plants, and transforming green spaces, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out a wide range of gardening and landscaping tasks to a high standard Collaborate with team members to plan and execute daily jobs Anticipate and meet the needs of regular and one-off clients Maintain outdoor spaces, including planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, and tidying Ensure proper care of plants (knowledge of growing conditions, pest management, irrigation, etc.) Use a smartphone to complete job reports and follow a daily schedule via an app Operate and maintain garden machinery and power tools safely Drive company vehicles to various job sites (manual and automatic) Work outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining a professional and positive attitude Work at height using ladders (up to 5 metres) Requirements A genuine interest and enthusiasm for landscaping and gardening Horticultural qualification (minimum Level 2) and relevant experience Knowledge of plants, soils, pest control, and general horticulture Technically able – comfortable using smartphones and apps for scheduling/reporting Excellent timekeeping – prompt 8am starts are essential Physically fit – able to lift heavy loads and carry out physical tasks throughout the day Strong attention to detail and pride in your work Full, clean UK driving licence Reliable, self-motivated and a good team player Experience with power tools and garden machinery (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary (approx. £30,000 depending on experience) Consistent working hours, Monday to Friday Opportunities to work on a variety of interesting gardening and landscaping projects Friendly team environment Saturday overtime available Monthly pay, paid in arrears into your bank account Interested? If you meet the above criteria and are ready to grow with us, please send your CV and a brief note about your experience and interest in the role.

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