128 jobs found in bedford

Manpower are working alongside one of our national clients recruiting for 999 call handlers within Bedford. Main Duties: Form part of a team of Call Handlers who will normally provide the first point of contact with telephone callers to the Trust, on a 24/7 basis, working rotating shifts. Respond to all incoming telephone calls, giving emergency calls priority...... click apply for full job details

Litigation SolicitorBedfordshire£30,000 - £35,000 A dynamic and ambitious law firm is seeking a litigation solicitor to join the existing team as it expands to meet demand. You will ideally have around a 18 months - 2 years' PQE as a broad litigation solicitor and should have worked in a private practice law firm where you will have dealt with: Partnership disputes Contract disputes Contentious property matters Employment disputes Personal Injury Debt Recovery The role will see you support and work closely with the managing partner and ambitious candidates can expect to be offered excellent career development. If you are looking for a litigation role offering excellent progression and development for you and your career, apply now to be considered or get in touch for more information.

Job Title - Senior Technician - Propulsion Engine Test Centre Shifts - Various. Days, Lates, Nights and Rolling Weeks Location - Bedfordshire Salary - £35,000 to £40,000 per annum We are recruiting for a Senior Propulsion Test Technician to join the Propulsion Engine Test Centre...... click apply for full job details

New Exclusive roles Vehicle Technicians We are looking to recruit level 2 and 3 Vehicle Technicians to for our well established client based in Thurleigh Bedfordshire. On going work. Vehicle Technicians with the ability to lone work within a team environment essential. Familiarity with diagnostic equipment and ability to produce accurate and itemized work required. Candidates must have experience of performing automotive service and conducting vehicle inspections. Vehicle Technicians duties will involve carrying out inspection, fault finding, diagnosis, maintenance & repair on all makes and models of vehicles and assist with preparing vehicles ready for MOT. Must hold relevant qualifications or experience. Various Hours available. Days or Nights. Immediate starts

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation? Do you work in health and social care and are you looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support. If you already have an IAQ or IAP qualification with a specialism, we would be interested to hear from you. Professional Development You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain the level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification with disciplines suitable for the role they work in if they do not already hold a suitable Advocacy qualification. Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution Salary sacrifice pension scheme Separate...

Manton Heights Care Centre are looking for Housekeeping Assistants to join their friendly team. Full time / part time Housekeeping Assistants to work within the laundry and domestic team reporting into the Head Housekeeper. Duries including handling all laundry, washing and ironing, simple repairs, sorting clothes by nametags, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the laundry area, domestic duties around the care home Our ideal candidates will have the following skills and values: Caring nature. Strong communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team and individually. Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of Residents. . Whilst experience and qualifications are preferred, they are not required, just a willingness to work as part of a team. We would love to hear from you! Benefits: Full induction provided Ongoing training and support to develop your career A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions is encouraged Wide...

Are you dedicated to delivering great service and want to join a growing company that looks after its people? Have you got skills and experience in a cleaning role and have an enhanced DBS certificate? If so then we have got the role for you. In this role you ll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the school s premises to the highest levels. Your tasks will include general cleaning using a range of tools and materials to a level in accordance with BICS standards. Our Ideal candidate will need to have: An enhanced DBS Excellent customer care skills Great time keeping The ability to work alone when required We ll provide you with full training once you start and make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job. You may already have a current BICSc qualification, a track record of working with cleaning industry colour coding and a sound knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies which would be great. Varied shift patterns available to meet your needs

Signing on bonus of £2,000 (T&C apply) NEW RATE OF PAY £12.00 per hour Under NEW Management Manton Heights Care Centre are actively recruiting for experienced, high quality Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their friendly team. Don t delay apply today Responsibilities: Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs Assisting residents with mobility and support Administering residents medication Taking responsibility for the allocation of staff duties, and overseeing the daily charts Participating in residents' review meetings with external...

The Cleaning Team Leader will deliver on site cleaning to specifications and standards within Health and Safety guidelines, policies and procedures. The Cleaning Team Leader is required to work mobile across all 5 schools so you will need to have an Enhanced DBS certificate. This role is mobile collecting and managing audits, stock and payroll. Your main aim will be to supervise and manage a team of cleaning staff, undertaking daily inspections of the site and ensuring staff are working productively and safely. Support and work closely with the site Customer Services and Security teams. Management of staff rotas ensuring efficient use of team at all times. Management of the cleaning equipment, consumables and materials. Daily monitoring of cleaning standards throughout the areas of responsibility ensuring team proactively respond to all tasks as required. Ensure that all chemical and cleaning solutions are used correctly in line with company / manufactures operating procedures....

Commercial Litigation Solicitor - Bedford - £45,000 - £65,000 A Legal 500 firm with 3 sites across the Northern Home Counties is hiring a commercial and property litigation solicitor as they expand to meet client demand and this role could be based in Bedford, Cambridge or Milton Keynes. The ideal commercial litigation solicitor will have around 2-4 years' PQE and should have a broad base of experience that will include contract shareholder, property, insolvency, finance, construction and debt disputes. You will ideally be a strong advocate with experience of alternative dispute resolution and should have a keen interest in business development and marketing. The firm act for clients in the IT, technology, industrial and retail sectors and you can expect a direct client facing role with full support and development on offer from the lead partners in the disputes team. They can offer a market rate salary and benefits with a clear and defined past for progression. Apply now if you...

Client Relationship Specialist (Back Office) Our client is a background screening/CV verification company based in Bedford. Are you an excellent administrator with proficient Microsoft Office skills? The role is full-time, hybrid and permanent. Principal Responsibilities: Client Support: - Ensuring that the clients have ordered the background checks most appropriate to their needs and amend order if necessary. - Reviewing a completed screening form and identify gaps and issues in information provided by candidates. - Alert clients to our international product range - Reviewing candidate's CV to check for discrepancies in the candidates' information - Responsible for management of the Candidate Pay and order service. - Compile monthly management information (MI) reports. - Managing user permissions for the company system, ensuring that they are accurate and kept up to date Essential Skills: - Fluent English - Excellent attention to detail - Good typing...

Store Manager needed for a well established womenswear retailer based in the centre of Bedford!My client is well established fashion retailer that are now seeking a Store Manager to continue to drive the success of this store!Role purpose: To maximise sales and profit through promoting excellent customer service and creating aculture which puts the customer first. Ensuring high retail standards are implemented and maintained in order to maximizeprofits. Responsible for the development and succession of the store team.Main Areas of Accountability To maximise sales by always putting the customer first. Considers the customer in allareas of activity and to create a memorable shopping experience. Provide clear communication and direction, ensuring the team is motivated and aware of theRetail Strategy. Create opportunities for development and succession through regular on the job trainingensuring the team are multi-skilled. Ensure personal development plans are kept live andobjectives...

Security-based roles in HMP Bedford at £13.16/h An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Escort, working on behalf of our client at HMP Bedford a category B prison located in Harpur. The Project Escort role will consist of working alongside the operational security team. You will be responsible for escorting/assisting contractors as they carry out maintenance work around the prison, visitor checks, toolkit checks, main gate duties and vehicle searches. You will assist in the safety of visitors around the site and ensure no unauthorised items enter the site. This role will require Mon-Fri 7am-4.30pm. This is an ongoing project. Full training will be provided so experience is not necessary, however you must be a strong communicator. Please apply today for this fantastic opportunity

Ready to take the next step in your career? Who we re looking for: Whether you re an Assistant Manager already or an experienced Autocare Technician ready for the next step, you know the fast fit business inside out. You ll support the Branch Manager with the daily running of the branch and will manage the day-to-day operation in their absence, ensuring both customer satisfaction and sales opportunities are maximised. What you ll need: Supervisory experience or people management skills To be comfortable working under pressure and to tight timescales Proven fast fit / tyre fitting / automotive or mechanic experience Strong communication skills A focus on quality control A commitment to Health and Safety What you ll get: We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory pension, you can expect to enjoy: Bonus scheme 25% off most of our products in Halfords Retail...

£1,000 signing on bonus, paid in 2 x £500 instalments, one in your first month's pay and one after 12 months' service Experienced MOT Tester? Vehicle Technician / Mechanic wanting to gain MOT Tester status? Join a great team - and the UKs largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Youll have access to industry leading recognised training as well as some amazing benefits...... click apply for full job details

New Pay rates from 28th August 2022 in this locationJoin the action backstage. Your new team welcomes you. Role & Shifts We offer a variety of shift patterns days, nights, full time and part time, so there s always something to suit you. Experience You don't need previous experience, you ll get on the job training. What you will get: - Competitive pay, higher than many similar jobs. - A safe, modern and organized workplace. - 10% discount on both Amazon shipped and sold online products. - Free hot drinks, affordable meals and multiple break areas. - You can find out more about your Amazon benefits . You might be carrying out any of the following tasks: • Receiving, picking, packing, sorting, stowing products or parcels. After training, you may also: • Work in Person Up Platform roles. Skills you need: • Your safety comes first. To be able to follow safety, quality and production standards. • You may stand and walk for the majority of your shift. • You may need to be able to lift...

Do you want to work with one of the world's leading companies in civil engineering, utilities & infrastructure. The project is a joint Venture for the national upgrade of the National Grid. SQS will need to be commercially astute as well as sound knowledge of both M&E, utilities and civils with the ability to run various projects simultaneously. Each project will last around 2 1 years (9-10 months mechanical and then around 18 months electrical) SQS will be commercial lead for this project and will then be running a further 3 or 4 as they start up (no locations yet) Each individual project is worth £16m. Works to be carried out is infrastructure, access roads, some commercial buildings, upgrade of facility, knowledge of HV and civils a must. The job role will include but is not limited to: Leading the project commercial team in the pricing, recording and accounting for variations across multiple projects Responsibility for accuracy of VAT assessments/calculations and...

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford and Corby campuses for a Training Coordinator to become a key member of our Apprenticeships department. As a Training Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through: Coordinating the training for workbased provision. Delivering and assessing knowledge and competence components for workbased learners. Ensuring that tracking systems for workbased learners are updated regularly and accurately. Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with employers and classroom based tutors to ensure regular communication about performance and progress. Our ideal candidates will have experience of experience of working in the relevant sector(s) and experience of assessing NVQ level 3 work in the relevant sector(s), alongside the following qualifications: A qualification at level 3 or above in an appropriate sector specialism. TAQA L3 Certificate or equivalent qualification English and Maths...

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for a flexible hourly-paid Associate Lecturer to become part of our ESOL &Basic Skills department. As a Associate Lecturer, you will play a role in the success of our students through: Preparing delivering and assessing subject specialisms on a range of courses and levels. Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential. Managing students' learning and provide a high quality learning experience. Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Centre in innovative teaching. Our ideal candidates will have experience of providing training, assessing and/or education to young people and/or adults and experience of delivering learning to groups, alongside the following qualifications: Essential qualifications Level 3 relevant qualification GSCE Maths and English (grades A - C) or equivalent Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational...

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for a Course Manager in Uniformed Public Services to become a key member of our Sport, Travel and Uniformed Public Services department. As a Course Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through: Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying subject specialisms on a range of further education courses within the Uniformed Public Services Department, in line with College policies and procedure as directed by the Head of Department. Disseminating updated information and course specifications ensuring that awarding organisation requirements are met i.e. awarding organisation registrations. Liaising with the course team and relevant staff to ensure that all students are enrolled and follow a designated study programme which meets current timetabling policy rules. Drafting course timetables in liaison with the course teams and Head of Department Our ideal candidates will have experience of...