Total 81 Others level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Job Title: Vehicle Test Technician (Navigation & Connected Car)
Location: Cranfield
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract, £19 per hour

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Test Technician for a 12-month contract to support the testing and evaluation of automotive electrical and electronic systems, specifically focusing on HMI, navigation, infotainment, telematics, and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct tests on automotive HMI and navigation/infotainment systems.
• Execute and analyze test cases, reporting defects and software quality issues.
• Perform basic vehicle disassembly to access key components.
• Utilize vehicle diagnostic tools to aid in testing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers for concern identification and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in automotive testing, especially with diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for report writing.
• Interest in smartphones and applications is an advantage.
• Qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering preferred (C&G/BTEC L3).

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Do you live in or around the Bedford area?

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician / Fabric Engineer?

If so we may have a role which is suited to you as we are recruiting in our facilities maintenance team, where you will be delivering planned preventive and reactive maintenance services to our multi-site clients.

• Salary: £29,244 or £32,618 per annum, depending on experience
• Door to door pay
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional earnings available through overtime
• 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets (historically paid out)
• Van (with option for personal use from day 1) and fuel card
• Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE

If you have a full valid UK driver's license, time served experience of multiple trades, and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

You'll be responsible for ensuring clients sites within your area are fully maintained and operating at full potential.

As an Arcus Fabric Specialist, you'll enjoy working in a varied environment. You'll be out and about on the road traveling to client locations throughout your area, delivering a high level of repair works and rectifying any defects to ensure our clients receive a high-quality service.

You will assist in the delivery of excellent customer service resulting in professional results, asset uptime, first time fix and quality workmanship.

We need you to come with experience of working in a building fabric / maintenance role previously, and with the skills and expertise to confidently and independently, carry out as many of the below tasks as possible:

• Patch Plastering/Rendering
• Protection where required
• Carpentry works
• Various floor coverings
• Wall Tiling
• General Repair work
• Changing lights and locks

Whilst we don't need you to know it all, we do need you to have varied experience across a mix of the above trades. At Arcus we are passionate about retaining our top talent and love to promote from within, giving you the opportunity to either gain qualifications and/or experience in other areas of the business if that's what you want.

To be successful you will have:

Essential:

• Time served experience across a mix of multiple trades, ideally in a building fabric role.
• Valid UK driver's license
• Experience working within a customer facing environment
• Confident using handheld IT Equipment for managing works and documentation
• Strong communication skills and work ethic.
• Awareness and knowledge of health & safety.

Desirable:

• NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC in a building trade
• Experience working within a maintenance remit for a multi-site retail client.

Other benefits:

• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%.
• Life Assurance
• Access to state-of-the-art training academy
• Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Up to 10% off B&Q/ Trade Point
• 20% off Nuffield Fitness and Wellbeing Centres

Other Information:

• The role will involve working 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
• The role will also involve working 1 in 4 weeks on call

At Arcus we are passionate about individual development which is why we are proud to offer industry leading Learning & Development opportunities to our colleagues. At our National Training Academy in Stevenage we have our own in-house team of experienced technical trainers who focus on upskilling and cross-skilling our rapidly expanding mobile engineering team. Colleagues can expect to receive significant investment in safety and technical training to ensure ongoing development of their skills and expertise and to ensure we retain our industry leading self- delivery capability.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed, please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button.

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A specialist contact lens manufacturer based in Leighton Buzzard are looking for a full time Contact Lens Technician to work within the tinting department.

Contact Lens Technician- The Role

• To receive inspected product from QC Laboratory and to tint the product according to customer requirements, ensuring finished work is to a good quality and tint parameters measure within set company tolerances pre-sterilisation.
• To reject any non-conforming product.
• To prepare product for final packaging.
• To complete final checks of the product post-sterilisation before despatch (colour checking, labelling/completion checking)
• To adhere to all Health and Safety policies/procedures.
• To process orders through the Tinting Department in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the smooth running of the company by assisting other areas when required.

Contact Lens Technician - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in optics
• Must have experience of handing contact lenses
• Able to understand optical terminology
• High level of accuracy

Salary and Further Details

• Salary -£ 23,795.20 - £24,984.96 DOE
• Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm
• Working 40 hours a week
• Extensive Training Programme
• 2 x 15 mins tea breaks - paid
• 1 x 30 min lunch - unpaid
• Pension salary sacrifice, 3% / 5% ratio
• Eye care vouchers for annual eye tests
• Free "company made" contact lenses
• Company Wellbeing program

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.

DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE

This role represents an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in maintaining the operational integrity of the company's complex facilities and supporting systems and to become involved with further development of these world leading capabilities.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance will support the Engineering team and assist in maintaining operational quality and delivery, by focussing on the development and maintenance of continuous improvement programmes, processes and procedures, to ensure the Department meets the needs of the business and maintains compliance with changing legislation and standards, during a period of significant capital investment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident manager with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to be part of the on-going evolution and success of the company.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance - main roles and responsibilities

* Ensure that modifications, operation and maintenance processes meet the company Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental standards.
* Ensure that the appropriate process is applied for any works resulting in both temporary and permanent modifications and changes to equipment and infrastructure including appropriate design reviews, and that such modifications and changes to the systems or deviations from the design configurations are visible, understood, documented and controlled.
* Maintain a good understanding of technical assets, equipment and testing methods being used in the R&D facility through communication with other managers, attendance of design reviews, plant meetings, etc…
* Working closely with the Engineering Services Manager and Site Services Team Lead, review and ensure the operating requirements and instructions required to maintain the integrity of the system designs are delivered in accordance with the operating manuals and specified requirements.
* Review maintenance progress, actions and status, approving or rejecting any deviations from the plan including deferral of maintenance tasks or temporary changes to the system, in consultation with the relevant Engineering Manager.
* Attend Engineering team leadership meetings, develop and maintain appropriate reports and KPIs, participate in setting the department's annual budget and share in the responsibility of managing performance to that budget.
* Support the Head of Engineering with the day-to-day management of the Engineering team.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance - Qualifications, Skills & Experience

* A good level knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering gained through experience with complex engineering products or industrial machinery.
* Demonstrable experience of working with and implementing changes to engineering design processes and engineering drawings within an industrial quality management system.
* A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar subject) or equivalent knowledge gained through experience. Preferably Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical environment preferably with 5+ years' experience.
* Experience of managing a diverse and multi-experienced team of engineers. Providing direction to those more experienced, and guidance and development to the junior members of the team.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance - Attributes

* Capable of understanding complex systems, analysing data and applying problem-solving techniques in a logical, competent and timely manner.
* Ability to improve standards and be driven by continuous improvement.
* A positive behaviour set with great communication and collaboration skills.
* Have a desire to succeed, ability to work under pressure and be prepared for out-of-hours working from time to time.
* Have commercial awareness and some client relationship management experience.

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

Deputy Head of Engineering and Maintenance previous suitable job titles: Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Assistant Head of Engineering, Assistant Head of Maintenance, Senior Engineering Manager, Senior Maintenance Manager

Please apply ASAP

Due to current high volumes of applications to our advertised jobs, we are unable to respond to every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

We are looking for experienced Maintenance Operatives to join our client working within the area of Luton. Reporting to the Head of Property, the successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks to properties within their business. You will be required to carry out repair/installation as necessary. This role involves working from home with daily travel to carry out repairs and maintenance in the properties where tenants reside. The successful candidates will have experience in general maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating and groundwork. You will also be involved in cleaning and clearing communal areas such as offices, toilets and external areas.

If this is a role for you and you have the necessary experience, please apply with an up to date CV. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and will require a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information.

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Maintenance Operative / Handy PersonTemp to Perm

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable maintenance operator to join our client in Luton. As a handy person, you will play a crucial role in maintaining their facilities and ensuring they operate smoothly. Your tasks will include general repairs, minor fixes, and upkeep duties.

Responsibilities

General DIY Duties: You'll be responsible for various tasks around the building, including:
Painting: Refreshing walls and surfaces.
Filling and Sanding Holes: Ensuring a smooth finish
Tightening Screws and Taps: Fixing loose fixtures
General Repairs: Addressing any maintenance issues promptly
Lifting and Moving: Assisting with site logistics.
Basic Electrics
Basic Carpentry

Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
Skills: Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge.
Reliability: Punctuality and commitment to completing tasks.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and move objects as needed.

Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to contribute to a well-maintained environment.
Friendly and supportive team.

Temp to perm

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Mechanical Technician

Bedford
£32,000 - £36,000 (Plus Overtime - Up to 38 days Holiday + Banks, Company pension, employee assistance programme, private health insurance

Our client is a leading researcher in the aerospace industry supplying into a variety of different sectors. The company operate via innovative methods, they are looking for a Mechanical Technician.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carrying out PPM, inspections and monitoring of equipment when in use - carry out meter readings
• Working on a Transonic Wind Tunnel and associated equipment - variety of rotating machinery, large valves, pipework, water pumps and air compressors.
• Installation of new mechanical equipment on site.
• Follow Health, Safety and Environmental procedure.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship.
• Mentor apprentices and less experienced employees when required.

If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact our Managing Consultant Tom Davies directly at Tomd@hunterselection.co.uk or call them for a confidential discussion on 01275 371981.

Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at hunterselection.co.uk

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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.

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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Dunstable
Salary: £20ph + bonus
Working hours: 10.30pm - 6.30am with a 30 minute break

OC18831

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our client huge national company in the Dunstable area. This is a large company that offers Vehicle Technicians a brilliant opportunity and career progression.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday off

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches
• Cambelts

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years in a workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair or equivalent

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Luton
Salary: £36,000 + bonus, overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday's on a rota

OC18239

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients large dealer group in the Luton area. This is a large company that offers Vehicle Technicians a brilliant opportunity.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance package
• Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches
• Cambelts

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year in a workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair or equivalent

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

79709

This Distribution Supply Technician will report to the Field Staff Supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in Luton /Stevenage area. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £37,165 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

Salary increases to £43,675 per annum once the individual has attained HV switching OH and U/G

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

• Discounted access to sports and social clubs

• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

As part of a dynamic team, you will manage the fast initial response to 'no supply' calls and other abnormalities which occur on the Distribution System.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure rapid and safe response to emergency calls as directed by Network Operations or local office.

• Provide regular updates via verbal or mobile electronic hand held devises following procedures.

• Provide and accurate information on fault conditions, carry out initial fault location and liaise with local staff on repairs.

• Investigate voltage complaints and instal test equipment.

• Carry out Authorised Person (AP) duties.

Nature and Scope:

You will demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. You will deal with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities when representing UK Power Networks in emergency situations.

They will work as part of a team covering a shift rota pattern for the period 7:00am to 11:00pm and the rota pattern (will include standby cover but not contractual). The successful candidate, where required by the Company to undertake operational standby duties these standby duties will be a contractual commitment on a permanent basis. It is expected that you will commit to standby duties permanently unless formally agreed by our organization in view of health or personal reasons.

Qualifications:

You will preferably be authorised for 11KV switching and LV Linking, it is also possible that they will have developed metering skills. All of this will have been gained from experience as a Distribution Craftsperson, along with knowledge of fault investigation procedures.

You will likely be qualified up to a minimum of C&G 2339, formally 232, or equivalent, up to ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Maintenance Operative Job in Luton | £14.60 per Hour | Hays Recruitment

Apply for a Maintenance Operative role in Luton with Hays Recruitment.

Earn £14.60 per hour in a temp-to-perm position. Responsibilities include cleaning grounds, shifting furniture, and monitoring health and safety.

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Luton

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Advertised by: Hays Recruitment

Job Description:Are you a proactive and reliable individual looking for a rewarding role in maintenance? Hays Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join our team in Luton. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a competitive hourly rate of £14.60.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tidying and Cleaning Grounds: Ensure the premises are clean and well-maintained.
• Shifting and Lifting Furniture: Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Providing Directions Around the Site: Help visitors and staff navigate the site efficiently.
• Monitoring Health and Safety: Keep an eye on health and safety standards to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Physical fitness to handle lifting and shifting tasks.
• Good communication skills for providing directions and interacting with staff and visitors.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.60.
• Opportunity for a permanent position.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk