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Brazer Trainee
We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Trainee Brazer to join our team. If you’re keen to develop specialist skills, produce high‑quality work, and grow within a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with high‑quality brazing using torch
- Pressure testing
- Computer logging
- Preparing and assembling components to engineering specifications
- Inspecting brazed joints to ensure accuracy and quality
- Working to production targets while maintaining excellent workmanship
- Following all safety procedures, including PPE and COSHH requirements
- Supporting process improvements and collaborating with engineering and quality teams
What We’re Looking For
- Interest in learning brazing within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (or willingness to learn)
- Strong attention to detail and good manual dexterity
- Understanding of UK health & safety and hot‑work practices (or willingness to train)
- Experience with copper, brass, stainless steel, or aluminium (advantageous)
- Experience with induction or furnace brazing (desirable but not essential)
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Do you have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work in a dynamic school that has high ambitions for all its children and staff?
Yes – then we need you!
Biggleswade Academy is an independent, state funded Academy providing truly comprehensive education and wrap-around care for children aged 2-11. We are looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting the learning and education of our pupils.
In return, we can offer an organisation committed to innovation and professional development where you will have a chance to grow and have a genuine impact upon the improvement and advancement of the Academy. We have two LSA positions available.
Hours – 27.5 hours per week. Permanent contract. Monday - Friday, 8:55am – 15.25pm. 38 weeks per annum (term time plus 12 hours - to be worked on inset days and twilights in term time).
Salary - NJC Level 2A scale 3-4 dependent on qualifications / experience (£12.85 – £13.05 per hour depending on service).
Qualifications - Level 2/ NNEB/ BTEC or equivalent childcare qualification preferred. GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C.
To apply, simply visit biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us. If you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February, 2026.
Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Electrical Operative
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Electrical Operative to join our Electrical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling electrical components and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the quality and functionality of our final products. With full training provided, there is excellent potential for progression to electrical wiring and testing of finished products.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble electrical sub-components including wiring looms, terminal blocks, switches, relays, and connectors.
- Follow technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and verbal instructions to build sub-assemblies accurately and efficiently.
- Perform crimping and cable routing to a high standard.
- Conduct basic testing and inspection of sub-assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Identify and report faulty components or assembly issues to supervisors.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area and adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times.
- Complete all required documentation and production records accurately.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
Requirements
- Previous experience in electrical assembly, sub-assembly, or a similar manufacturing role is not essential as full training will be provided.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, and technical documents is an advantage (training provided).
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Competent in the use of hand tools and basic electrical assembly equipment.
- Basic understanding of health and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures.
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
- Full training provided with opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive team environment in a growing company.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
FLT Driver/Warehouse Operative. Temporary/Temp to Perm. £12.50 p/h. Sandy
Our client is looking for someone to join their warehouse team in Sandy. They manufacture, assemble and package high-end speakers. The ideal candidate must have an FLT licence, warehouse experience and happy to do a bit of stock control. This position requires a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Required temporarily with possibility of going permanent.
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.15pm with 30 min lunch break
Friday 8.30am - 1pm (no lunch break)
KJ53674