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We are recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Bedford.

The role involves manufacturing high-quality products.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for a long-term, permanent position with opportunities to learn and develop. Previous production experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Recruitment Day – Tuesday 27th October!

Our client is holding a Recruitment Day, with opportunities to meet the team, learn more about the role and potentially receive a job offer on the day. Start date November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery and equipment.
• Working with casts, hand tools and other production equipment.
• Assisting with casts changes and removing finished products.
• Checking finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Handling and moving materials and products safely.
• Cleaning machinery, casts and production areas.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing or construction would be an advantage.
• Comfortable using hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Permanent employment
• Annual company performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Discounted gym memberships and retail discounts

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating weekly 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm; 30 min unpaid break
Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays

Places are limited and we're looking to fill these positions quickly, so don't delay – apply today! Successful candidates could start in early November.

Ref:  NA55557

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing UK manufacturing company, who are looking for a Technical Advisor to provide technical support across their operations in Huntingdon and Biggleswade.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical skills, good problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Estimating, Procurement and Aftercare teams, supporting projects from initial enquiry through to manufacture, installation and aftercare.

The role involves regular travel between the Huntingdon and Biggleswade sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support across the business.
• Respond to technical product, design, manufacturing and installation queries.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Support the preparation and checking of technical drawings and documentation.
• Assist Sales and Estimating teams with technical quotations and customer enquiries.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing when product or production queries arise.
• Assist with investigating product quality and aftercare issues.
• Identify causes of technical problems and suggest practical solutions.
• Support product development, testing and improvement projects.
• Assist with product design, technical calculations and simulations where required.
• Work with suppliers and Procurement on technical specifications, components and alternative solutions.
• Maintain accurate technical drawings, specifications, manuals and product documentation.
• Support compliance with relevant regulations, standards and certification requirements.
• Assist with product testing and certification activities.
• Identify ways to improve product performance, manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues across the business.
• Work closely with other departments on continuous improvement projects.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong technical mindset who enjoys solving problems and working with different teams.

You should be organised, methodical and comfortable working with technical information, with the confidence to communicate with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

The following experience would be an advantage, although not all are essential:

• Previous experience in a Technical Advisor, Technical Engineer, Design Engineer or similar role.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or construction products.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using CAD or other technical design software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of product testing, certification and regulatory compliance.
• Awareness of UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Experience investigating technical or product-related problems.
• Experience supporting customers or internal teams with technical enquiries.
• Full UK driving licence.

More importantly, we are looking for someone who has:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A logical and practical approach to technical problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• The ability to manage several tasks and priorities.
• A willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• A proactive attitude towards improving processes.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Training and support to develop your technical knowledge.
• A varied role involving technical support, manufacturing and product development.
• Opportunities to be involved in new product development and improvement projects.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work closely with different departments and senior management.

The Opportunity

• Training and support to develop your technical knowledge.
• A varied role involving technical support, manufacturing and product development.
• Opportunities to be involved in new product development and improvement projects.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work closely with different departments and senior management.

Benefits:

• Pension: 3% auto enrolment pension
• Onsite parking, Employee Assist Programme
• 22 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday with 45 mins lunch then 8:30 to 4pm on Friday with an hour lunch - 37.5 working hours.

NA55471

We are recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Shefford. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for a long-term, permanent position with opportunities to learn and develop. Previous production experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Recruitment Day – Tuesday 27th October!

Our client is holding a Recruitment Day, with opportunities to meet the team, learn more about the role and potentially receive a job offer on the day to start in November 2026.  If you're looking for a permanent, hands-on role within a well-established manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery and equipment.
• Working with casts, hand tools and other production equipment.
• Assisting with casts changes and removing finished products.
• Checking finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Handling and moving materials and products safely.
• Cleaning machinery, casts and production areas.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing or construction would be an advantage.
• Comfortable using hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Permanent employment
• Annual company performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced company pension contributions
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Discounted gym memberships and retail discounts

Hours: Monday to Friday; 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm; 30 min unpaid break
25 days holiday pa + bank holidays

£26,312.00 pa increasing to £26,768.00 pa after probation period (3 months).

Ref:  NA55557

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our client's busy warehouse team.

This is a practical role, ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in daily warehouse operations but also has the confidence and experience to take charge when the Warehouse Manager is away.

You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager, supporting the team with picking, packing, stock control and dispatch, while helping to ensure the warehouse runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Be actively involved in day-to-day warehouse operations, including picking, packing and dispatch.
• Take responsibility for warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is off-site.
• Plan daily workloads to meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure stock is received, stored and dispatched accurately.
• Maintain stock accuracy through regular checks and investigations.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse.
• Follow company procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and hygiene.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and report quality or compliance issues.

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on warehouse experience, including goods in/out, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Previous warehouse supervisory or team leader experience.
• Confidence to take responsibility and oversee warehouse operations when required.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with a commitment to quality and safety.

Desirable:

• Experience in a packaging, manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Counterbalance and/or Flexi forklift licences.
• Experience working in a quality-controlled environment with strict hygiene, safety and compliance standards.

Package

• Salary £32,000 – £37,000 dependent on experience
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7am–4pm or 8am–5pm, on a weekly rotating basis to ensure fairness; Friday: 7am–4pm .

If you have previous experience supervising a warehouse team and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

NA55497

We are recruiting for a Warehouse/Production/Machine Operative to join a small manufacturing company in Biggleswade.

The role involves manufacturing and assembling metal components, including basic machinery work and hand fitting procedures. As this is a small company, there will also be opportunities to carry out various tasks within the workshop.

Duties will include:

• Manufacturing and assembling metal components
• Operating basic machinery
• Hand fitting and assembling components
• Finishing products
• Sheet metal work
• Assisting with other workshop tasks as required

Requirements:

• Previous warehouse or production experience would be beneficial
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Flexible approach to work, including overtime when required

Full training will be provided in manufacturing various components, assembling and finishing products, and sheet metal work. This is a full-time position, working five days a week with an early finish on Fridays.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm, Friday 7:30am–2:30pm; 40 hrs a week

Overtime may be required and will be paid at an overtime rate.

Holiday entitlement : 20 days plus 8 bank holidays.

Ref:  NA55561