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We are recruiting for a 'Maintenance & Contracts Co-ordinator' to join a growing company based in Leighton Buzzard. This role would be great for a candidate who loves and thrives working in a business environment. This role is fully office based, with NO remote working. \n Location: Leighton Buzzard, fully office based. \n Working Hours: 08:30 - 17:00 or 09:00 - 17:30. 37.5 hour working week. \n Contract Type: Perm. \n Start Date: ASAP. \n Duties will include, but not limited to: \n\n • Job scheduling/booking (reactive & planned works) utilising contract schedule to ensure timely booking of visits.\n, • Processing/checking purchase orders received from customers.\n, • Calendar Management for Field Service Engineers.\n, • Collating & checking Field Service Engineer job reports, identifying where repair quotes are required before submitting approved reports to the client.\n, • General Administration support for Office Contracts Team Leader.\n, • Building & developing relationships over the phone and via email with the company’s customers.\n, • Admin of the company’s schedule of maintenance contracts to ensure the document is up to date with relevant and accurate information.\n, • Preparing quote requests.\n, • Inputting site information into risk assessment templates.\n, • Collating monthly reporting information from our field service team.\n, • Telephone answering, emailing, filing and other general office duties.\n\n Required Skills/Experience: \n\n • Knowledge of diary management.\n, • Ability to handle maintenance works.\n, • Experience in handling quote requests, works requests, and invoicing.\n, • Excellent customer service skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills.\n, • Ability to work under pressure, balancing your workload.\n, • Computer literate; Outlook, MS word, MS excel, MS Office 365, Teams.\n

We are looking for an experienced Bodyshop Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day running of a busy bodyshop in Dunstable. \n Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will supervise technicians, allocate workloads, monitor repair progress, carry out quality checks, and ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. \n Working Monday to Friday 7am until 4pm or 8am until 5pm with a one hour lunch. \n Key Requirements \n\n • Previous experience as a Bodyshop Foreman, Workshop Controller, Paint Sprayer or Senior Panel Technician, or similar.\n, • Strong knowledge of accident damage repair and bodyshop processes.\n, • Experience leading and motivating workshop teams.\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills.\n, • Good understanding of workshop productivity and Health & Safety requirements.\n, • Full UK Driving Licence.\n\n Desirable \n\n • ATA Accreditation or equivalent.\n, • Experience within a commercial fleet or accident repair environment.\n, • Knowledge of insurance repair processes.\n, • Experience using the system of Audatex\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and maintaining an efficient workshop operation. \n Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Job Role: Engineering Project Leader \n Client: Global FMCG Manufacturer \n Reporting to: Head of Engineering \n Location: Regional, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire areas \n Client: Category Market leader in FMCG Manufacturing \n Reward: £65-75k target plus £6-9k car benefit plus Bonus \n Onsite Monday-Friday days based, some hybrid with travel \n Factory/Plant Process working environment \n Are you a Senior Pr... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

About the Client \n Our client, a medium size, multi-million-pound turnover company in the construction/engineering field are looking for a part timeFinance Manager, CIMA or ACCA qualified with experience in patents, taxes, CIS, business grants and R&D \n \n Days/Hours: 25 hrs per week \n Flexible between the hours of 8am - 530pm Mon-Fri \n Location: Dunstable - Office based (no hybrid or remote offered) \n Salary: circa £50,000 - £60,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualifications \n Benefits: Free parking \n 25 days hols & bank holidays (holiday days must be reserved for festive close) \n Pension \n Family fun days \n \n About the Role \n As a part time Finance Manager, you will oversee all the financial operations. \n Including financial compliance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, VAT, tax liabilities \n and long-term financial planning, projections and forecasting. \n The accounts team of 5 will be supporting this, but the Finance Manager, will be reviewing, \n checking, consulting and signing it off. \n \n Working closely with the senior leadership team to understand, in detail, the business \n and help offer guidance and support to aid the continued growth and success. \n The responsibilities will include: \n \n Finance and Budgeting \n\n • Drive and optimise probability and cashflow\n, • Look at opportunities to innovate ways of supporting and driving business growth\n, • Create and present financial reports\n, • Develop and review annual budgets\n, • Monitor cashflow, expenditure and company financial performance\n, • Work closely with departments and leaders to understand and assist in budgeting, costing and spend\n\n \n Operations \n\n • Engagement with all departments to review costs etc with a view of maximising savings\n, • Oversee payroll, invoicing, accounts and VAT submissions\n, • Review the existing accounting systems used, with a view of identifying opportunities to better them and their functionality, working with software partners to ensure the systems are being maximised to full opportunity\n, • Manage tax liabilities and financial compliance. You will be working with your team and external accountants to support this.\n, • Advise on risk mitigation strategy\n, • Monitor contracts\n\n \n Legal \n\n • Ensure all compliance met\n, • Keep up to date with financial legalities including all potential available funding and/or government schemes/grants to assist and further the business\n, • Have a good understanding of the process of filing patents and utilising to the company’s advantage\n, • Provide financial analysis, forecasting & any financial information required for upcoming projects\n\n \n About You \n As a part time Finance Manager, you will be a supportive team leader and someone, who is prepared to get stuck in and help rather than just direct \n\n • Great command of English written and verbal skills is a must, as you will be doing accounts presentations, etc\n, • Be within a reasonable commute of the offices circa 1 hr max commute.\n, • Related sector experience i.e. manufacturing, construction so you understand the accountancy and financial nuances like CIS, VAT, etc\n, • Budget management of VAT,CIS, payroll\n, • Experience of using financial software systems, and with modelling and forecasting\n, • Relevant qualifications ACA or CIMA\n, • Good understanding of all taxation laws and regulations, including VAT, income and corporate tax, governance and compliance\n, • The ability to be flexible to changing priorities and needs\n, • Really focused on achieving deadlines\n, • Confident, engaging, mentor who can lead and develop teams\n, • Full rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship is given)\n, • 5 years or so experience at this level and within the sectors required\n\n \n If you are a Finance Manager looking for a part time position, this could be the perfect role for you. \n Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity. \n \n

Youve spent your career caring for people. Now, you can help save lives in a different way.At Charity Link, we work with Breast Cancer Now, the UKs leading breast cancer research and support charity, to fund life-saving breakthroughs and vital care. Were now looking for caring, compassionate people from healthcare and support roles to bring their empathy and communication skills to our fundraising team.If youve worked in nursing, healthcare, care work, social work, therapy, support roles or volunteering, your experience is exactly what were looking for.Why fundraising?Youll still be helping people but in a new and powerful way. As a Fundraiser, youll speak to members of the public at shopping centres, shows, garden centres, and events, inspiring them to give regularly to a cause that touches so many lives.You dont need fundraising experience just the ability to connect, communicate, and care.We offer:?? £26.4K guaranteed salary + realistic OTE of £45k-£55k?? Award-winning training well set you up for success?? Healthcare plan (worth up to £900 per year)?? Death-in-service benefit (2x salary)?? Generous referral bonuses?? Pension & long service awards?? Retail discounts (30,000+ stores)?? Career progression become a coach, leader, or campaign managerThis role is for you if:?? Youve worked in a healthcare, care, or people-facing role?? Youre confident, compassionate, and great with people?? You want a career that still makes a difference?? Youre looking for something new, with support, purpose and progression?? You can work full-time or part-time hours and some weekendsWhat our team says:After working in a care home for 10 years, I wanted a role that still had meaning. Fundraising gave me that and more. Im still helping people every day.Priya, FundraiserI thought Id miss nursing. But this team, this cause, and the people I meet every day its life-changing work.Tom, Former Nurse turned FundraiserYou already care. Now, you can help save lives in a new way.If youre ready to turn your empathy into action, wed love to meet you.?? Apply today and start a new chapter with purpose.TPBN1_UKTJ

Due to an increase in workload, our Dunstable branch is seeking HGV Delivery Drivers (known internally as Driver Guards).Pay: £14.06 per hour, rising to £15.06 per hour post-probation, plus £1725 per annum London allowance and varying shift pay.When working on HGV routes, drivers are paid at an enhanced rate (£16.09 per hour post-probation) and receive a supplement.Hours: 40 hours per week (Part time hours also available)Do you want to work in a place where your team values you? Do you have a positive attitude and the desire to learn and succeed?Our drivers are responsible for the safe handling and transportation of customer and company goods, whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer service.This is a great opportunity for someone with a high level of integrity to develop within Loomis UK - one of the market leaders in our industry.Who are we?Loomis UK has a strong national presence and is part of the Loomis Group a worldwide leader in the security sector. We provide secure, end-to-end solutions for the distribution, handling, and storage of cash and valuables for banks, retailers, and other businesses. From intelligent safes and cash-in-transit services to cash processing and ATM replenishment, we play a vital role in supporting the everyday flow of money in society.The roleAs a Driver Guard , you'll play a key role in our service delivery, representing our business with professionalism and helping to maintain strong customer relationships.You'll be responsible for the secure transportation of cash and valuables in an armoured vehicle between clients and destinations, ensuring high standards of service and safety. You'll complete deliveries with precision, adhere to safety protocols, and perform vehicle checks before each journey to guarantee reliable service. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and a strong team player, this role could be a great fit for you!About youThis isn't your typical delivery job - to be successful as a Driver Guard at Loomis UK, you'll need to bring more than just driving skills. You'll be dependable, punctual, and great at communicating with customers, colleagues, and the public. Being a team player with a positive, can-do attitude is essential. You'll also need to have a flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays) and be happy to adapt to meet changing circumstances.To enable you to carry out your role successfully, we will provide you with full training, your essential kit (including full uniform and Personal Protective Equipment where required), as well as continued development throughout your career with us.The values of our organisation - People, Service, Integrity - are fundamental to shaping our culture and the way we manage our business.We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:You must be able to pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checksYou must have verifiable 10-year employment/unemployment/educational historyYou must have a current UK driving licence (Category C1 as a minimum)You must be approved to attain an SIA licence. Joining us with an existing CVIT SIA licence will automatically qualify you for the post-probation rate of pay, as well as a £1,000 bonus. If you dont hold one already, you will be required to attain a licence (paid for by us) during your probation periodIn return we offer the following:24 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays)A 12-week induction and training programme (The Loomis Way)Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)A safe and supportive cultureFull uniform and PPEMyRewards over 3000 discounts for everyday lifePension schemeCycle to Work schemeProgression opportunitiesYou will receive the very best in procedural security training and support.If customer service is at the heart of what you do and you want to join an organisation where you can grow and develop your own career, then apply today with your CV including a full job history.We look forward to receiving your application.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented in this area. All appointments will be made on merit.TPBN1_UKTJ

Quest Employment are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to lead a glass manufactury floor operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who can drive performance, implement high standards, and help elevate our production capabilities. \n Experience within the glass manufacturing industry would be recommended although we are also keen to speak with anyo... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

SafranTest and Development EngineerPitstone, BuckinghamshireOn SiteLooking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:Early finish on FridaysCompetitive salary and annual bonus and pay review25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)Strong Pension scheme and life assuranceProfessional development, ongoing training, mentoringOnsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showersFamily-friendly and accessible workplace policiesSafran - Here, we craft excellence together.At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared visionWe are looking for passionate individuals to join our R&D Test team as a Test and Development Engineer at our Pitstone site.Your RoleAs a Test and Development Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will work with the latest in aerospace technology to plan, organise and execute testing to support the development and qualification tests performed on Safran products. You will support maintenance of the current and qualification testing capabilities, ensuring the team is always a step ahead with innovative testing processes and systems. You will perform data analysis of test results, utilising your analytical capabilities to assess trends in the data and identify any product concerns, offering solutions to any issues.Performing Electrical, Mechanical development and qualification tests on Safran electrical and Power products using high speed drives in conjunction with electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment and analogue and digital instrumentation.Carry out mechanical and electrical testing of Safran Group products.Mechanical equipment maintenance and installation.Hydraulic circuit construction, using solid and flexible piping.Installing system wiring in test cells, both high and low current.Modify existing test rigs to accept new equipment / components.Mechanical assembly of prototypes / development units.What You'll BringAn Engineering-related qualification (mechanical or electrical) and experience in electrical or mechanical development activities.Ability and knowledge of test rig assembly and testing using a range of laboratory instrumentation and computer packages.A level of development / certification knowledge and experience e.g. basic understanding of aspects of Development Engineering including Compliance Verification, Technical Risk, compilation of technical documentation, and use of instrumentation.Able to follow procedures and clear instructions whether working independently or as part of a team.Have a positive attitude and flexible, proactive approach to all aspects of work.Ability to work under pressure to meet program deadlines.Desirable - A basic knowledge of rotating machines, 3 stage and permanent magnet machinesDesirable - Experienced in Data Acquisition System and Analysis tools (i.e. Dewesoft, Labview & DasyLab)We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.TPBN1_UKTJ

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145Pitstone, BucksBenefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and financeSafran - Here, we craft excellence together.At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it . As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Manufacturing Engineering team as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Pitstone site.At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible - including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.Your RoleAs a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead and drive strategic continuous improvement initiatives across our aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Acting as a senior technical expert within Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for improving turnaround time (TAT), yield, on-time delivery, cost performance, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. You will work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to implement innovative technologies, optimise manufacturing and repair processes, introduce best-practice methodologies, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the site.Act as senior technical authority for MRO processes, complex findings, and escalated repair/test issues across multiple product families. Lead continuous improvement across MRO processes and procedures, focusing on productivity, quality and cost reduction. Approve and govern repair process documentation, special processes and test methods; own method standardisation across shops. Lead repair development and alternative repair introduction with Engineering (incl. customer approval as required). Define shop capability & technology roadmaps (advanced NDT, digital inspection, test automation, data analytics). Drive site wide maturity in defect classification, root cause eradication, and yield recovery; mentor engineers/technicians. Own TAT/yield strategy, WIP control and constraint removal across value streams; set repair routing standards.What You'll BringEssentialBachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related engineering disciplineDemonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement within a complex engineering environmentStrong working knowledge of Part 145Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levelsDesirableExperience within Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operationsExperience deploying APQP standards and quality toolsKnowledge of CAD, CAM and process simulation toolsHere, we craft excellence together.If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.Get involved:We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.TPBN1_UKTJ

Aktiva Nurseries and Pre-school in Great Brickhill is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support childrens daily routines, play, meals and rest times within a warm, inclusive setting.You will plan age-appropriate activities, observe progress, maintain high safeguarding and hygiene standards