Total 1,884 job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
• Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
• Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
• Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
• Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
• Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Operate and break down equipment
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
• Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
• Unload delivery trucks
• Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
• Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on May 15, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on or about December 2, 2024 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the "What To Expect Next" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.

Are you a dynamic, sales-driven individual looking for the opportunity to lead a successful branch in the electrical distribution industry? A market leader in this sector is looking for a Branch Manager to run their Bedford location. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £50,000, alongside a performance-based bonus, and make your mark within a leading business group known for its commitment to quality and customer service.

The Opportunity

The business you'll be joining supplies electrical installation products to electrical contractors and associated trades and industries from their network of over 250 UK locations. They offer a wide range of high quality and cost-effective branded products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers.

As a Branch Manager, you'll join an esteemed network of electrical wholesale branches that are continually expanding through their exceptional service and client-centric approach. This role offers you the unique opportunity to run your branch with a high level of autonomy, covering everything from stock management to staffing and sales strategies. You'll be empowered to build and foster long-lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues alike while driving the success of your own operation.

Key Responsibilities

In this Branch Manager role, you will:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers
• Oversee the entire business operations of the branch, including managing budgets, staff, logistics, and sales
• Set and work towards achieving financial and operational targets
• Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and enhancing service offerings
• Ensure top-tier customer service to meet and exceed client expectations

Requirements

To be successful in this Branch Manager role, you should be:

• From a strong electrical wholesale background with experience in branch management or B2B sales
• Knowledgeable of the local Bedford area and customer landscape
• A skilled negotiator, able to spot and act on new business opportunities
• Proactive, with a proven track record in developing supplier and customer relationships
• An entrepreneur who is not afraid to take calculated business risks and try new techniques or product ranges

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary between £45,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Benefits package including company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive in-house and external training programmes to ensure that you stay at the top of your game
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

If you're ready to take on the challenge of running your own branch and creating a positive impact in a reputable company, apply today to find out more.

**Immediate Start Available**

We are recruiting for full time Warehouse Operatives for Spreetail distribution warehouse in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3RJ.

Payrate as a Warehouse Operative:

• £11.50 per hour - basic hours
• £17.25 per hour - overtime hours (over 40hrs)
• Breaks: 60 minutes unpaid break
• Weekly pay - every Friday!

Typical working hours as a Warehouse Operatives:

• Your working hours will be: Saturday to Tuesday shift 7.00am until 18:00pm but due to changes in volumes the role would suit people who are fully flexible
• There is potential for overtime on rest days and on the day planned to depend on volumes. Overtime is paid after 40hrs are completed.

ROLE:

• Picking, packaging, and shipping all customer orders.
• Receive, count, and inventory of incoming products.
• Reallocate inventory to ensure proper distribution in the correct locations.
• Capable of lifting up to 25kg routinely throughout the workday.
• You will be picking or packing products for the garden, garage and home essentials such as vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, tents, grills, pool accessories and patio furniture.
• Due to the nature of the role, heavy lifting will be involved

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Warehouse Operative:

• Full-time work in a stable environment
• On site canteen (microwaves & fridges only) No hot/cold food on site
• On site parking
• Overtime available

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you are interested, don't delay and apply today!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

This firm is growing! As they continue to grow, they want someone to not only get the work done, but embrace the new technology and efficiencies that the accountancy world now brings. You will be someone to help propel this growth, a self-starter, someone that is passionate, dedicated, and motivated, who will strive to want more and progress their career even further.You will be provided with transparent future career progression and goals from the start, and as they grow, you'll grow with them.

* Manage a portfolio of clients independently
* Managing a member of the team, reviewing their work, and ensuring work is completed to the required standards and timelines.
* Assisting with the onboarding of new clients and continued growth of the firm.
* Meeting with clients to address tax planning strategies and provide professional advice.

* ACCA/ACA qualified, finalists considered.
* Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a public accountancy practice.
* Experience managing and reviewing junior team members.
* Experience of TaxCalc preferrable but not required.
* Experience of Xero and Dext.
* Organised, proactive, self-motivated, hungry to learn and progress.

This is a friendly, young, fun driven team. They are proactive, with a supportive atmosphere with strong career progression and future goals.
This firm are experiencing growth because of the great work that they do, and need someone to help support the growth, and help push this growth even further.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Temporary Registered Nurse (Band 5) - Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title: Temporary Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Location: Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Band: Band 5

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £15.18 - £32.00 per hour - Daily Pay

Shifts: Flexible (days, evenings, weekends)

About You:

Looking for a Registered Nurse Role with flexibility and competitive pay?

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Registered Nurse (RN) and provide exceptional care to patients in the Bedford area!

As an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) with more than 6 months post NMC registration experience you will be expected to deliver exceptional care to patients using services in the Bedford area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients across various departments.
• Provide constant monitoring, perform assessments, and administer medications.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Qualifications:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• NMC registration.
• Full UK right to work.
• At least 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months' recent NHS experience (within the last 3 years).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Benefits of working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• First Access to Shifts: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts through Medacs Healthcare.
• 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant, revalidation support, and well-being resources.
• Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Alternatively please contact Kelli Thomas on 01785 256 434 or kelli.thomas@medacs.com

About the Role

Are you a chef that’s looking for more work life balance? Are you looking to move away from the split shifts and working into the early hours?

If this sounds familiar, why not consider a move into the care sector. Here at Maria Mallaband our Chefs still work with seasonal ingredients and create dishes to restaurant standard.

If you thrive on the delicate balance of creativity and budgets? Look no further! We’re seeking a talented Chef who can weave magic into our menu while keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line.

What will you be doing?

Menu Planning and Seasonality:

• Create menus that dance with seasonal ingredients where possible, ensuring freshness and delight for our residents.
• Balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.

Recipe Development:

• Dream up crave-worthy, innovative dishes that align with our brand identity.
• Design recipes that fit within our kitchen’s capabilities and equipment.

Food Management:

• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and taste. Our guests deserve nothing less than perfection.
• Manage inventory efficiently to minimise waste and maximise flavour.

Budget Mastery:

• Understand food and labour costs and work within a pricing strategy.
• Craft menus that not only tantalize taste buds but also keep our business thriving.

Who will you be?

Whilst it would be amazing if you had experience working in a care setting, welcome applications from all sectors!

Some non-negotiables for us are:

• Proven experience as Chef.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate or equivalent
• Financial acumen – you know your numbers as well as your favourite recipe.

What’s in it for you?

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

If you’re ready to elevate our dining experience and make every bite memorable, apply now!

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No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at Miller & Carter - Bedford, everything will run smoothly! You’ll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you.

All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Wagestream – A financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU’LL…

• Set up the kitchen ready for the day.
• Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift.
• Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The position leads a team comprised of Peer Specialists and may lead Without Compensation (WOC) peer support employees, within a common supervisory structure, to provide services, integrate processes, and meet goals of peer support service programming at the facility. As the leader of a team of peer support staff, the position facilitates, coordinates, coaches, and problem solve with the members of the peer support staff team. The position also acts as the recognized liaison to and from the peer support staff team and the supervisor. The work of the position enables the peer support provider team as a whole to deliver improved quality, quantity, and timely services to Veterans.
Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the peer support staff they lead and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, products, and services.
• Articulates and communicates to the peer support staff they lead the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review as well as the deadlines and time frames for completion. The position communicates the supervisor's instructions to the team.
• Coaches the peer support staff they lead in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of viable solutions.
• Maintains awareness of the status and progress of peer support staff's work and makes day-to-day adjustments to ensure their work aligns with program goals and processes.
• Leads the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensures that each team member has an integral role in developing the final team products and services.
• Identifies training needs and assists in the development of training for peer specialists and Veterans seeking to become peer specialists.
• Serves as a coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
• Maintains working knowledge of treatments and services available for the purpose of appropriate referrals.
• Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, use of overtime or compensatory time), and securing needed information or decisions from the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise.
• Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as a fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Uses personal recovery experiences to model coping techniques and recovery tools to coach Veterans on relevant skills needed for self-management of their health condition(s) and pursuit of their personal wellness.
• Observes behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment (e.g., missed assessment appointments, failure to attend or maintain abstinence, risk to self or others, disruptive behavior), completes appropriate documentation, and reports concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner.
• Uses ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veteran to share their experiences.
• As necessary, handles crisis interventions for Veterans and addresses other emergent situations without the benefit of specific instructions.
• Informs Veterans about VA and community supports and resources, including how to effectively utilize them in the recovery and wellness process.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and developments in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books, journals, and other relevant materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Senior Shift Engineer

Bedfordshire (SG18)

Commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Stevenage, Royston, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, Welwyn
£56,000 + Overtime + Bonus

12hr Panama Shift - Days & Nights

Benefits:-

• Up to 10% Match Pension, X4 Life Assurance
• BUPA Healthcare
• 20 Shifts Holiday
• EAP, Staff Discounts Platform, Enhanced Parental Policies, Cycle-To-Work-Scheme

Our client is a leading food manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK, this is one of their flagship growing operations. They are looking for an experienced Senior Shift Engineer to lead a team of engineers.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reactive & planned maintenance across all areas of engineering - manufacturing, production, site services, infrastructure & plant equipment
• Hands-on leading the team - workload allocation, PPM planning, managing contractors, H&S
• Carry out PPM schedule effectively and efficiently
• Involved with site project work - installations & upgrades to machinery
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding & repairs
• Dealing with high-speed food production, processing & packaging machinery, automation & controls
• PLC - electrical fault finding
• Worked on motors, servo drives, sensors, inverters, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, compressors
• Continuous improvements - suggesting new things, sharing ideas

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previously have led a team hands-on - supervisor, senior engineer, team leader
• Have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Be a multi-skilled engineer - ideally with an electrical biased
• Must have worked in a food / FMCG manufacturing environment that is fast paced
• Working knowledge of a CMMS system
• Be a team player, want proactive individuals
• Qualified to HNC level
• PLC - electrical fault finding
• Able to fault find both electrically & mechanically
• Comfortable working at heights and in hot conditions sometimes
• Happy working in a time-sensitive busy environment
• Have experience with continuous improvements & lean manufacturing
• Any qualifications in food hygiene, safety etc. beneficial

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.