1519 jobs found in Bedfordshire

Are you an experienced Service Manager or Workshop Foreman looking to join a market leader in hire? Do you enjoy supporting colleagues and helping get the best out of them? We're looking for a Workshop Service Manager to join the Nationwide Platforms team at our depot in Luton. You'd look after a team of nine engineers, with full responsibility for the depot. You'll have a commercial outlook, with a focus on driving best practice to achieve challenging engineering targets. In return you'll receive a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, Westfield Health Insurance and auto enrolment pension plan. Responsibilities include: - Manage all resources related to the maintenance of a hire fleet of truck and van mounted booms. Ensure effective implementation of all engineering policies and procedures. Maintain high level of equipment availability and reliability at optimal cost. Support compliance to all legislative requirements, and internal QHSE standards. Deliver technical initiatives and projects through to satisfactory outcome. Ensure continuous improvement in all engineering standards, using best practice. Produce qualitative and quantitative engineering related information. Manage workshop labour and administrative resources to achieve all specified maintenance standards and objectives. Manage appropriate fleet hire availability through day-book. Provide technical advice to location staff. Dotted line responsibility for the allocation of duties to Operators. To meet and greet customers. To provide handover of machines to customers and familiarise customers with machine operation. Ensure all maintenance actions are carried out to appropriate standard and in within acceptable timescale e.g. service, thorough examination etc. Ensure all engineering related initiatives are carried out to appropriate standard and within acceptable timescales e.g. TechX. Ensure safe systems of work are applied to all activities carried out. Report on engineering outputs as required. Report engineering incidents or issues, including warranty failures and customer damage. Identify collective and individual staff training needs. Deliver technical 'tool-box talk' type information sessions to engineering staff. Maintain appropriate stock holding levels for spares, sundries, fuels and lubricants. Liaise with external parts and service providers when required. Contribute to inter-group projects and initiatives. Develop productive relationships across all regional and inter-regional functions to meet the overall business plan. Share best practice. About you: - Previous experience running a team of service engineers in a HGV workshop is essential. Formally trained in an engineering discipline, and qualified to C&G 390, NVQ level 3, or equivalent. Experience working in hire/rental business strongly preferred. Good upward and downward communication skills. Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m. With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry. Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe's largest equipment rental company operating in 30 countries...... click apply for full job details

Within Newstaff Employment Services we are currently looking for production operatives to start within one of our well established clients in Luton. The role involves working on a production line putting together and boxing cleaning products! The role is working with chemicals so it is very important that you have a great attention to detail, the role is being offered on a permanent basis working Monday to Friday 08.30am/ 8.45am-17.00pm. You will be working on a new production line with a team of people. If you are interested than please give me a call on to discuss!! or apply below...... click apply for full job details

We're currently recruiting for CSCS Labourers with Construction Skills Certification to work on a site in Ampthill. You will hold a Green CSCS card, have full set of PPE and have previous experience within construction. The primary duties of CSCS General Labourer job include: Loading and unloading vehicles Stacking materials Helping the tradesmen as and when needed Sweeping the site, and other general housekeeping of the site This labourer position is on an ongoing, full time basis...... click apply for full job details

MEM Recruitment Milton Keynes is currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join our teams based in Badgers Rise, Ridgmont, Brogborough, Bedford MK43 0YL. We have a number of roles available for Warehouse Operatives, each with their own unique opportunities. You will be required to have a basic level of English. Heavy Lifting involved Basic level of English needed Onsite parking Smoking area Ongoing role Immediate starts Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday Day-Shift Available - 6 am until 2.30 pm Afternoon-Shift Available - 3 pm until 11.30 pm Overtime may be available Rate of pay: £9.25 to £11.30 per hour We're taking applications now, so don't wait around, the roles are filling as quickly as they arrive. Register your interest today to get on the list. Only successful candidates will be contacted. - MEM Recruitment Milton Keynes C.B.X. 2, 372 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA - Don't forget to LIKE on Facebook for more job notifications like these...... click apply for full job details

Want to make a career with one of the best beauty brands around? World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for new full and part time representatives in the UK today.It is your chance to work with a premier brand backed up with 130 years of proven success. You can earn extra income and be your own boss. Work the hours that suit you and be the first to try Avons innovative and award-winning products before they hit the market.If you are aged 18 or over, man or woman, then working for Avon could open up a world of potential if you're looking to further your career in the beauty business.Earn extra money working hours that suit youWork in your own areaFull time support and adviceNo experience or qualifications necessaryAvon offers two great ways to make an extra income:Become an Avon representative and earn up to 25% commission on all your sales. Work the hours that fit your current commitments and the more you sell, the more you earn.Become a Sales Leader teaching others how to sell. You will still sell Avon products while earning bonus commission payments. The more people you teach and the more Avon products are sold, the more you earn.No sales experience is required and full training and support will be given. You just need to be 18 or older and ready for a challenging and fulfilling self-employed role.Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with one of the best beauty brands around? Fill out your details below to start earning money as an Avon representative.

Exciting opportunity for a HGV class 2 driver to work for our new family owned client in Bedford MK44 on a Temp to Perm role. The PAYE rate is £12.36 p/h +Holiday pay = £13.85 p/h and all hours are paid with no breaks deducted. (you are still required to take a break) The job 7-10 deliveries Handball and cage work New vehicles The shifts start from 03.00 onwards Rotating shifts Monday-Friday Tuesday-Saturday Between 1-7 drops working from Bedford out to the East Coast. Deliveries are to stores and independent retailers...... click apply for full job details

Flexistaff are looking for welders temp to perm Vehicle welding fabricators, panel beating, MIG. Paying from £8.72 up to £18 dependant on experience...... click apply for full job details

1:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT'S - FULL TIME 30 hours per week term time only plus training days. (Fixed Term contract linked to child) Pay Level 2B Pts 3-5 (£9.36ph- £9.74ph) pro-rata Vacancy D - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm We are keen to recruit the following qualified 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a child in Year 1 ASAP. We are looking for applicants with NVQ3 training who can work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff/managers, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety. Ideally applicants will have experience of working on a one to one basis supporting children with signification ASD and SEND in key stage 1. You'll be joining a supportive team who are collectively passionate about the learning and progress of all children. If you are a suitable applicant and would like some more information on this position please contact Jo today on, alternatively you can apply for this job online Connex Education is a high quality, service-led education supply agency which puts its people - not its profit - first. We concentrate on finding the right people, with the right skills and attitudes, for our schools. We hand-pick our staff, put them on our own payroll, and give them the same dedicated attention and support that we give our schools. Looking after people is central to our business: it's what has earned us our excellent reputation...... click apply for full job details

Want to make a career with one of the best beauty brands around? World famous beauty and cosmetics brand Avon is looking for new full and part time representatives in the UK today.It is your chance to work with a premier brand backed up with 130 years of proven success. You can earn extra income and be your own boss. Work the hours that suit you and be the first to try Avons innovative and award-winning products before they hit the market.If you are aged 18 or over, man or woman, then working for Avon could open up a world of potential if you're looking to further your career in the beauty business.Earn extra money working hours that suit youWork in your own areaFull time support and adviceNo experience or qualifications necessaryAvon offers two great ways to make an extra income:Become an Avon representative and earn up to 25% commission on all your sales. Work the hours that fit your current commitments and the more you sell, the more you earn.Become a Sales Leader teaching others how to sell. You will still sell Avon products while earning bonus commission payments. The more people you teach and the more Avon products are sold, the more you earn.No sales experience is required and full training and support will be given. You just need to be 18 or older and ready for a challenging and fulfilling self-employed role.Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity to work with one of the best beauty brands around? Fill out your details below to start earning money as an Avon representative.

Basic salary: up to £28,000 - OTE: Circa £50,000. I am currently recruiting on behalf of the UK's leading property developer for a New Homes Sales Executive who are looking to expand their sales team due to regional growth. My client is looking for candidates that have background In new home sales or a background in second hand residential sales to come on board and sell on a flagship development. Duties will include: · Managing inbound enquires through the portal and qualifying customers · Arranging and holding viewings · Liaising with and selling to potential buyers · Management of the company's database: ensuring you keep track of all data · Providing impeccable customer service at all times. The ideal candidate should: · Have experience within New Homes Sales or Second Hand Residential Sales. . Have experience with various house purchasing schemes such as Help to Buy. . Be competent in progressing sales. · Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. · Be personable, well presented, and composed at all times. · Have immaculate communication and presentation skills. · Be an active team player, encouraging their team and themselves to succeed. · Be self-motivated, determined, and efficient. · Be able to represent the developers brand to the highest of standards at all times. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 /year, Circa £50,000 OTE First year OTE - Circa £50,000 General Company benefits Career progression structure This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in property sales or looking to move to a leading developer with an achievable and realistic OTE...... click apply for full job details

We're looking for fully qualified Personal Trainers to take on clients. Are you passionate about helping your clients get in shape and achieve their fitness goals? Are you looking for new clients? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Who are we looking for? We want friendly and professional Personal Trainers who know how to bring out the best in their clients to achieve lasting lifestyle changes. Tasks may include training clients for weight loss, toning, muscle building, HIIT training, endurance training, or flexibility, but we encourage our personal trainers to work within their speciality. If you are happy to liaise and work directly with clients and you have availability to take on more clients, please get in touch.

We are currently recruiting for a general labourer to join work on site in Cranfield Bedford. CSCS card is essential The work will include moving materials, keeping site clear and tidy and assisting with doors and others where needed. Immediate start 45 hours per week Paid weekly Paid £11ph please contact Krystian for an immediate start ..... click apply for full job details

Arriva, part of the Deutsche Bahn group, is one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing some 47,500 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 12 European countries every year. We operate an extensive range of services including buses, trains, health and social transport services, airport related transport services, commuter coaches and water buses. We also engage in bus and coach distribution. Arriva are now looking to recruit an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team based in the Luton depot. Reporting into the Engineering Manager you will be supporting them in all matters affecting the running of the engineering department. This challenging role will involve managing an efficient and effective engineering department and meeting agreed targets by Arriva. The role of Assistant Engineering Manager will be key in managing the planned maintenance during shifts, as well as ensuring enough vehicles are available for the morning and afternoon peak hours. This will also involve clearing driver defects throughout the late and night shifts. It is preferred that you are recognised by the Engineering Council and are a member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers. It is preferred that you are recognised by the Engineering Council and are a member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers. Key Responsibilities · Managing the workshop on a day to day basis in a cost effective and safe manner · Minimising engineering lost mileage and downtime to ensure traffic requirements are met · Recording and rectifying any defects reported by staff · Dealing with the maintenance, health and safety and environmental impact of Company premises and ensuring legislative compliance. · To ensure all staff work safely and the garage operates in accordance with the required Health and Safety standards. · Adhering to company rules and regulations · Line Management responsibility for Engineers performance and Conduct · Conduct Quality Checks to ensure that the high standards of Arriva maintenance are being maintained · Have a full working Knowledge of DVSA Inspection Standards and Categorisation of Defects · Experience in planning workshop loading's & scheduled vehicle maintenance · Collaborate with the transformation team to deliver key changes in the engineering department Experience · Excellent communication skills · Knowledge of engineering procedures and health and safety legislation · Have good knowledge of engineering technical skills · IRTEC Vehicle Inspectors Qualification · Previous experience of developing and managing staff · Be adaptable, analytical and organised · PCV Licence (desirable)

Wesser are recruiting for positive, friendly, and ethically minded fundraisers to join our UK wide network of live-in fundraising teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent several high-profile charities that have supported the British people, the NHS and saved countless lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a Wesser door to door Fundraiser you will be provided with endless support, an industry leading hourly rate, an achievable bonus structure and numerous fantastic incentives to keep you motivated. We are also keen to develop our team members to become industry leaders able to motivate and manage their own fundraising teams. £18,200 annual salary. Industry leading bonus structure. Full training (no experience necessary). 35 hour/5 day working week. Gap Year / Short Term / Seasonal roles available. Regular team incentives and events. Subsidised accommodation. Company car. Various development and promotion opportunities. You must be able to relocate to one of Wesser's UK based live-in teams to be considered for this role. Apply Now - You will be directed to a quick and simple applications form. All successful applicants will be contacted within 2 working days. About Wesser: Established in 1968, Wesser has grown to become one of Europe's leading fundraising organisations, representing numerous high-profile organisations such as the Red Cross, St John Ambulance, WWF, London's Air Ambulance and St Andrews First Aid. Wesser charity fundraisers are responsible for a charitable income in excess of £250,000,000 per year. COVID-19 Guidance: In light of COVID-19, all fundraising staff will undergo extensive training to comply with government guidance and protect both employees and the general public. Our fundraising guidance can be found on the Wesser recruitment website...... click apply for full job details

NEW PASSES WELCOME!!! LTD AND PAYE CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED Due to our client's phenomenal growth and the opening of their new site in Bedford, they are now looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers for store delivery and trunking work. They will accept new pass drivers as they can offer mentoring and additional support. Rates £18 days, £19 nights, £20 Saturday and £21 Sunday Requirements You can go permanent after 12 weeks, but it is not required Must have an HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driving licence with no more than 6 points. Have excellent customer service skills as will be dealing with customers daily. Understanding of driver's hours and working time directive. Driver CPC Card Digital Tachograph Card. What will you get in return? Fixed rotas with regular opportunities for overtime. On-going learning and development within the business including periodic CPC training. Weekly Pay £10 tax free meal allowance per shift when permanent Prior to work being offered you will need to undertake and pass a driving assessment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the country's most recognisable retailers in the UK. So why not apply today! NEW PASSES WELCOME!!!..... click apply for full job details

Despite the ongoing Coronavirus crisis Simply Education has continued to work closely with a number of lower schools in Biggleswade to recruit high quality teachers for a range of positions now that they have re-opened. Simply Education are looking for teachers with a strong, vibrant personality that can effectively engage and motivate and will be able to get straight to work in challenging circumstances. To be a successful candidate you will need to; -Be a Qualified Teacher holding QTS with a PGCE, GTP or Bachelor of education. -Have knowledge of the National Curriculum -Be prepared to travel to a variety of schools -Have strong classroom management skills -Good communication skills You can also utilise the numerous benefits we offer; - Your very own dedicated consultant - A variety of daily, short and long term positions to suit your needs - Competitive rates of pay - No need for completion of time sheets - Email / SMS confirmation for all bookings - £75 reward scheme for each Teacher you introduce - Control if your own teaching diary; flexibility in your teaching week All candidates who register with Simply Education will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks...... click apply for full job details

Simply Education continue to work alongside a number of schools in Luton and throughout Bedfordshire. We supply for day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies and are urgently recruiting for teachers to join us. We are able to work to the individual requirements of any teacher that joins our team. We are happy to register any qualified teacher whether you are an NQT looking for your first permanent teaching role or are looking to wind down into semi-retirement working just a day a two every week. For more information please call Stephen on Requirements: As the successful Teacher you will need to; - Be a newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) or have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a PGCE, GTP or Bachelor of education. - Have the ability and experience of Primary teaching - Have strong classroom management skills. - Be able to deal with challenging behaviour and a creative approach is necessary. - Be able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team...... click apply for full job details

Simply Education are looking to recruit qualified Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and short-term assignments throughout the academic year in the Luton and Bedfordshire area. We work closely with a number of schools in the local area and there is a frequent need for support staff for temporary work. These assignments often lead to long-term and permanent opportunities but also offer flexibility for those only looking for part-time hours. The Requirements: As the successful Teaching Assistant you will need to; - Have a recognised Teaching Assistant Qualification - Have experience working in a school. - Have strong classroom management skills. - Be able to deal with challenging behaviour and a creative approach is necessary. - Be able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team. The Benefits: All candidates who register with Simply Education will have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks...... click apply for full job details

Newstaff Employment services are looking for electronics repair operatives. This is a growing company, and they require operatives to work on small electronic appliances: fault finding, fixing, testing, and refurbishing them. You would have to have an interest in mechanics and electronics, be able to learn fast and have a background of working in similar fields. This is a great opportunity for someone who is able to work on laptops and phones, change screens, ECU's and similar. All training will be provided, but you will have to have a good understanding and knowledge of repairing electronics hardware. Working hours are Mon-Thu 8am -4pm, and 8am -3.15pm on Friday. Some Saturdays and Sundays will be available for overtime on their busy periods. Paying £8.72 per hour, this is a temp-perm position leading to permanent contract for the right candidate. You will require to submit your CV for this position, and if successful, you will be asked to attend an interview...... click apply for full job details

Role Overview As a Security Officer at G4S, you are more than a Security Guard. You'll ensure the safety of our customers staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment. It's a varied role that includes greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols, conducting searches where required, patrolling the premises and dealing with security incidents. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities. The Ideal Candidate You will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. A good IT knowledge is also key, You must be flexible and available to work on a varied shift pattern which will include days, nights and weekends. It would be a benefit to have from some security experience and your SIA licence, however it's not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training. Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers. Benefits 5.6 weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked) Workplace Pension Scheme Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme Progression, training and development opportunities About the Company G4S is the world's leading global, integrated security company specialising in the delivery of security and related services to customers across six continents. We specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. We operate in over 90 countries. We have a truly global business with large established market positions in developed markets and outstanding positions in fast growing emerging markets. G4S has a unique global footprint, employing more than 570,000 people world-wide, and are the largest security solutions provider in the world...... click apply for full job details

We require a CSCS Labourer starting on Monday in Luton. £11/Hour You will have a Valid CSCS Card. You will have previous experience. Working references required...... click apply for full job details