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Bedford College apprenticeship vacancies

New opportunities added each week. Earn while you learn – take a look at the range of

apprenticeship opportunities with local employers.

http://www.bedford.ac.uk/Apprenticeships/Apprenticeship-vacancies.aspx

Gates Hydraulics - Product Design Engineer Apprentice

Vacancy Reference Code - BCA327

We are offering the opportunity to undertake an Advanced Level Engineering Apprentice (Product Design) to HNC/HND level, in addition CAD training will also be provided. Develop product from concept through to production. Maintain Technical specifications.

Closing date: 18 May 2014

Many Apprenticeship schemes with national companies

are now open for applications.

Check the Apprenticeships page of Yourspace online. http://www.yourspaceonline.net/jobs__careers/apprenticeships__training_sch.aspx

Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships

If you are interested in applying for this scheme please get your application in as soon as possible as some depots are now closing for applications.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/ontrack to apply.

Further information on the scheme can be found at: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1086.aspx

Apprenticeships and training schemes

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School leaver programmes:

• Commercial Development Programme

• ENSPIRE (in partnership with The Fashion Retail Academy)

• Stores Programme

If you're looking for an alternative to the traditional university route, you're in the right place. All of these programmes give you the chance to earn good money as well as challenging yourself every day and building your knowledge and experience. It could be that you'd love to play an integral role in sourcing and delivering the right products, at the price, into our stores on our Commercial Development Programme. Perhaps you've always had a passion for fashion and you'd relish the chance to work on a global brand on our ENSPIRE Programme in Partnership with the Fashion Retail Academy. Or maybe you'd enjoy being the face of Tesco, managing your teams to deliver the shopping experience for customers in our stores.

Applications are now open for 2014 intake and you can apply if you already have your results or you're confident from your mock exams that you'll get the 240 UCAS points you need. You can only apply once each year for these programmes, so to avoid disappointment, apply as soon as you can. For more information and to apply online please visit:

http://www.tesco-graduates.com/SchoolLeavers

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Trainee roles - St Albans

We deliver creative solutions for building projects for industry, government, commercial and leisure sectors. Our building engineering specialists have expertise in structural and building services engineering, fire engineering, acoustics, facades and seismic design. We embed sustainability principles in every design.

Our Building Engineering business line is currently seeking exceptional GCSE / A Level students, to join our Trainee scheme, to be based in St. Albans. With an anticipated start date between July and September, this is an opportunity to join our growing teams, working on a wide range of local and international projects, ranging from sporting arenas, schools, leisure and holiday complexes and healthcare. Your development is monitored and progressed by supervisors and buddy's to guide you through all stages of learning. You will be attending day-release at a Further Education college to study a relevant engineering related course, which is supported and sponsored by AECOM and is a minimum of 2 years commitment. There may be the opportunity to go onto further study to enable you to be qualified to degree level and achieve Chartered Engineering Status.

Trainee salaries are typically in the range of £10,500 to £13,000 per annum.

Trainee Mechanical Building Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/1btngdi

Trainee Electrical Building Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/1dsqspp

Trainee Public Health Building Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/LT5qKz

Trainee Civil Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://bit.ly/M87nD5

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Apprenticeships

Closing date: 12th May 2014

The BBC is offering 45 local apprenticeships in its radio

stations across the UK.

Applications are now OPEN. Interviews will be scheduled in

July and successful candidates will start their jobs in

September, working as Apprentice Broadcast Assistants

(England, Channel Islands) and Apprentice Content Assistants

(Wales, Scotland and N Ireland).

Are you…?

• creative, hard working and passionate about what you do

• a non-graduate

• proud of where you live, and want to help put it on the map

• aged 18 and over

...then apply to be a BBC Local Apprentice, the BBC needs you.

As an Apprentice you could find yourself helping to research

and set up items on a breakfast programme, out and about

gathering stories in your local area or coming up with some

great ideas for a show.

We are offering fixed term contracts for 15 months, after

which you’ll be really well placed to compete for jobs at the

BBC, or in the wider industry. The combination of practical work

experience and skills will make you a great candidate.

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/local-

apprenticeship-scheme

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Finance - A-Level Scheme

Closing date: 31st May 2014

Considering a career in finance and have the energy and

ambition to become a future finance leader? If so then

look to a career within the Home Retail Group.

The A Level entry scheme will give you the opportunity

to develop commercial, retail and financial skills. As you

move through the business you will also be able to

develop your abilities in leadership, influencing and

communication. As well as the skills you will be learning

on the job, we will support you through a course of

professional accountancy exams starting with AAT and

then onto either CIMA or ACCA.

The package:

• A starting salary of £16,500 with full study support to

achieve either AAT qualifications

• 24 days holiday increasing with service to 29

• Staff discount with Argos and Homebase

• Special deals with gym membership, low cost health

insurance and many more health, leisure and retail

offers

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.argoscareers.com/jobs_argos/careers/head-office.aspx

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Audit School and College Leaver Programme

If you’d like to go to university and start your career without building up a hefty student debt, this is an opportunity for you.

KPMG are offering ambitious young people the chance to join their industry-leading Audit team. You’ll gain an accounting degree from one of three partner top UK universities; University of Birmingham, Durham University Business School or the University of Exeter. You’ll also get all of your tuition and accommodation fees paid too.

With a starting salary of around £20,000 (in London) and support every step of the way as you work to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.

With start dates during August and September 2014 have a look at

http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/school-leavers/school-leaver-programme

for more information and how to apply.

Recruiting now for Apprenticeship Programmes

Closing date: 16th May 2014

Opportunities across the company including the Ford Dealer network.

Advanced Apprenticeships Engineering – South Wales and Essex

http://www.ford-apprenticeships.co.uk/engineering/advanced-apprenticeships/

Higher Apprenticeships Engineering, IT or Finance – Essex Study will be with the University of Greenwich for IT and Engineering and BPP Professional Education for Finance. http://www.ford-apprenticeships.co.uk/engineering/higher-apprenticeships/

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.ford-apprenticeships.co.uk/

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Recruiting now for 2014

Apprenticeship Programmes

Trade Apprentice Programme

Bricklayers - Electricians - Carpenters/Joiners - Plumbers

Nationwide Programme with local opportunities for:

• Bricklayers and Joiners for Barratt Northampton across Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.

• Bricklayers for David Wilson South Midlands across Northamptonshire, plus Bedford and Milton Keynes.

Technical & Commercial Advanced Apprenticeship

Surveying - Buying – Estimating - Architecture - Design -

Engineering

Nationwide Programme with local opportunities for:

• Commercial, Engineer and Architectural Technician for Barratt Northampton and David Wilson South Midlands all in Northampton.

• Commercial and Engineer for Barratt North London in Watford.

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://www.buildingcareerstogether.co.uk/Graduate-and-entry-level-

careers/

Closing date for both Apprenticeships: 30th June 2014

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Advanced Apprenticeships

Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Planning

Applications are now being accepted. To find out more and to apply please visit the website: http://www.bamnuttall.co.uk/trainingTraineeship.html

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Apprentices Now recruiting for the following roles:

Technical Support – Higher/Advanced Apprenticeships Mainly office & screen based roles, planning, maintaining and supporting services and networks for BT and some of the UK’s largest companies. The roles require a high technical aptitude with good IT skills. Opportunities in Cambridge and London.

Exchange Engineering – Advanced Apprenticeships Installing and maintaining equipment in telephone exchanges. These roles require a technical aptitude allied to manual skills. A driving licence is essential. Opportunities in Cambridge and London.

Radio & Rigging Engineering - Advanced Apprenticeships Installing and maintaining equipment in radio sub-stations. A hands-on job that will involve climbing very high radio masts. Opportunities in Luton.

Power Engineering - Advanced Apprenticeships Installing and maintaining electrical equipment in telephone exchanges and BT buildings. These roles require a technical aptitude allied to manual skills. A driving licence is essential. Opportunities in Aylesbury and Peterborough.

Service Delivery Engineering - Advanced Apprenticeships An engineering role installing and repairing equipment both in customer’s premises and within the external network requiring an ability to work in all weathers. The role requires you to climb telegraph poles, work down man-holes, within Customer Premises and demands a keen focus on Quality Delivery and Customer Satisfaction. Opportunities in Aylesbury.

External Network Engineering - Advanced Apprenticeships An engineering role installing and repairing equipment, cables and optical fibres within the external network requiring an ability to work in all weathers. The role requires you to climb telegraph poles and work down man-holes. A driving licence is essential. Opportunities in Cambridge.

External Network Design and Resource Management - Advanced Apprenticeships Primarily office based roles either designing and planning work for the external network or controlling the resource that installs and maintains the external network. Opportunities in London.

For further information and to apply please visit:

http://www.bt4me.co.uk/vacancies.html

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Placements and Work Experience

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Dog grooming stylists and assistant stylist

• Bedford

• Letchworth

• Northampton

For more information and to apply please visit:

https://www.petsathomejobs.com/site/jobboard_search.cfm?new=true

Instructor Vacancy

The Elisabeth Curtis Centre

currently has a vacancy for an Instructor for our

Saturday morning riding session.

For more information and to download the job

details please visit: http://www.elisabethcurtiscentre.co.uk/

Animal Technician Closing date: 21st May 2014

Would you like to join our friendly, hardworking team and be actively involved in the daily care and maintenance of a busy Biological Facility? Your duties will include record keeping, health monitoring, general hygiene and cleaning.

Ideally, you will have the IAT Level 2 Diploma or equivalent. However, less qualified applicants will be considered as day-release training courses are available and we encourage personal development.. There is a weekend rota with paid overtime.

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3848/

Animals, Equine and Fisheries

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DESPATCH CLERK – BEDFORD (5 MONTH SUMMER CONTRACT)

We are looking for a Despatch Clerk to provide additional support over the

summer for our busy branch in Bedford.

As a growing International Company currently employing approx. 400 people

here and abroad, Dunster House Ltd is an established international family run

Company that Manufactures and Retails a large variety of Timber Lifestyle

Products that are sold throughout the UK from our various sites in Bedford,

Scunthorpe, Warminster and Canterbury. To find out more about us visit

www.dunsterhouse.co.uk

The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, well organised and able to cope

under pressure, having excellent communication skills in order to liaise with

customers over the phone to arrange delivery of goods.

In addition, a good geographical knowledge with the ability to plan economical

delivery routes, it is also essential that the successful person has experience in

office administration as they will be required to update the despatch diaries,

prepare delivery notes two days in advance, process balance payments via card

net terminals and updating on the in house NAV system to show the balance

has been cleared. Other duties will include checking stock for orders both

booked and not booked, answering incoming phone calls and liaising with

other branches to swap stock around on transfer orders.

If you match the description above please send a covering letter along with

your CV detailing your salary expectation by e-mail to:

hr@dunsterhouse.co.uk or alternatively post to: Human Resources, Dunster

House Ltd, Caxton Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LF.

Closing date: 16th

May 2014

Business and Finance

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Charity Telephone Fundraisers

Location: Bedford Salary: £7 p/h

Working locally in Bedford, upselling on the telephone for

charities. A variety of part time shifts are available to fit

around your studies. Interested applicants should be over 18 with

excellent customer service and communication skills.

For more information please contact Anne Bermingham on

annebermingham@higginsrecruitment.co.uk or 01234 328446.

Volunteer role

Looking to gain some administration

and business skills and help a growing

organisation at the same time?

Bedford Credit Union is in need of a minute taker for our volunteer

board of directors. We are a community enterprise that runs a

community banking service in Bedford Borough and Central Beds. The

board meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Friends Meeting

House, Lansdowne Rd, Bedford MK40 2BY from 6.45 - 9pm (ish).

Minutes are distributed electronically to our directors from the office in

conjunction with our Chairman.

We would be able to pay travelling expenses.

Interested? Please send your application including subject studied

via email to generalmanager@bcumail.org.uk

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NEED TO EARN SOME CASH?

PART TIME HOURS

TO FIT AROUND STUDIES

BUSY LOCAL OUTBOUND CALL CENTRE REQUIRE AGENTS

WHO MEET FOLLOWING CRITERIA

• OVER 18

• EXCELLENT SPEAKING SKILLS

• EXCELLENT READING SKILLS

• GOOD RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS

• ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE

• ENJOY TELEPHONE WORK

INTERESTED?

PLEASE VISIT BSS RECRUITMENT ON

TAVISTOCK STREET

OR CALL: (01234) 271660

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Accounting Assistant

AAT study package offered

Performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting

office. Verifies accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents.

Updates and maintains journals, ledgers and other records detailing

financial business transactions e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers,

payrolls, receipts, accounts payable.

Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs; compiles data and prepares a variety of reports. May reconcile bank and financial statements/reports, recommend actions to resolve discrepancies, investigate questionable data. May function as lead, providing work direction and scheduling to lower-level clerks.

For further details and to apply please visit

www.lockheedmartin.co.uk > careers>current vacancies

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Care Workers & Live in Care Workers

Due to continued expansion we are currently recruiting in:

Bedford, Kempston, Flitwick, Moggerhanger, Harrowden, Clapham, Wyboston, Gt Barford, Elstow, Hardwick, Cotton End

• Excellent rates of pay / Enhanced rates at weekends

• Flexible working hours

• Full induction and ongoing training provided

• 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

• No previous experience necessary

• Drivers with own transport essential (mileage allowance)

• Paid Travel Time

The successful applicant will be required to have a DBS Certificate (Disclosure &

Barring Service)

For application form and further information contact Jordan Gillbanks, telephone: 01767

317311 or email: jordan.gillbanks@sage-care.co.uk

www.sage-care.co.uk

Amazing Homecare Workers - £7.00- £8.00

per hour

Firstpoint Homecare is looking for enthusiastic and mature care workers to

support customers to remain living in their own homes for as long as they

require. You will provide each customer with a high quality of care, that is

respectful, dignified and encourages independence whilst adhering to the

customer’s care and support plan and document and report all relevant

customer care information.

We have work in Bedford, Biggleswade & the immediate

surrounding areas.

Care and Childcare

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It is sometimes difficult to generalise about what the role of a care worker is.

The best way of summing it up is that we might perform the tasks carried out

by a close friend or relative but in a trained, professional and knowledgeable

way.

Duties will include:

• Assisting customers with all aspects of their personal care

• Assisting customers with all aspects of medication

• Assisting customers with all aspects of their meal preparation

• Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment

• Supporting customers with home management

• Helping in the promotion of a customer’s mental and physical activities

Various shifts are available from early mornings to evenings and weekends.

You must have a Driving Licence and full access to a vehicle. We have our own

fleet of vehicles, however to be able to use our vehicles you must be a

minimum age of 21 and also have held a full licence for a minimum of 12

months. If you are under 21 then you would need to use your own car.

If you have a caring and compassionate nature we would like to hear from you,

experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.

Contact : Tracey Ferguson 01234 866722

Email : Harpenden@firstpointhomecare.com

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Painter Decorator

Ramada Encore, Milton Keynes

For further information and to apply online please visit: http://www.bdlmanagement.co.uk/careers

Customer Advisers

Variety of hours/shifts available across several departments.

For more information please visit:

https://kingfisher.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl

Construction and Building Services

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Trainee Multi Skilled Tradesperson

Closing date: 12th

May 2014

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working as part of a small multi

trades team, the role will focus on assisting the team with planned preventive

and reactive maintenance works.

The ideal applicant should have the ability to prioritise a workload and problem

solve. You should also have good communication skills and be customer

focused. Previous demonstrable experience of working within the building /

maintenance industry is preferable but not essential. Due to the nature of the

role a full driving licence is essential.

For full job description including how to apply please visit:

http://www.woburn.co.uk/jobs/

TRAINEE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

We are looking to employ a trainee service technician who will be required to learn how to service and maintain our range of converting machinery in the field. Once fully trained the person will be required to service, fault-find and trouble shoot, carry-out PM (preventative maintenance) servicing, commissioning new machinery, and be able to offer telephone tech support to existing clients. Follow-up will include writing reports and recommendation of spares/consumables to clients together with after sales customer care. The person must have some industrial electrical knowledge as used in electrical cabinets (relays, contactors, safety circuits etc…) and be able to read electrical drawings, gained through a recognised organisation. Mechanical fitting experience is desirable as well as an understanding of pneumatics & hydraulics which would be a distinct advantage. Must be willing to travel throughout UK to customer sites using our company van.

Engineering and Electrical Installation

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After training (we expect this to be up to a year) visits to other World-wide client locations within Europe, USA & Russian markets will also be required. This would be with colleagues. Ideal candidate must be trustworthy, able to work on own initiative and demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude. Valid clean drivers license and valid passport essential. This is an exciting opportunity for right candidate. Salary is negotiable according to age, qualifications & experience but

likely to be in the region of 16-18k.

Please contact Donna@aspirepersonnelltd.co.uk with your CV or

telephone Donna 01908 668645

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Part Time Florist

To work in our country shop Pick-a-Lily in Sharnbrook, North Beds.

There may be scope for a full time position in the near future.

We are looking for someone who is bright bubbly and enthusiastic,

that can work on their own initiative and are self motivated, but also

work well as part of a team.

Please contact Jo Jacques 07862 287725 or 01234-781441

for further details.

Woburn Forest Village

Recruiting for the following role:

• Weekend Beauty Therapists

For more information and to apply please visit: http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/search/new

Beauty Therapists – The Bedford Swan

2 Beauty Therapists to start work immediately in our luxurious spa.

For more information on these roles and to apply please visit:

http://www.bdlmanagement.co.uk/careers

Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies

Floristry

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Spa Therapists - Casual

Candidates should ideally be NVQ Level 3 trained already, but consideration would be given to those currently studying for this level providing they have already completed massage qualifications.

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.wybostonlakes.co.uk/current-vacancies.aspx

Part time Food and Beverage Assistants

– The Bedford Swan

Guest Service Assistant (Reception and Food & Beverage) –

Ramada Encore Milton Keynes

For more information on these roles and to apply please visit:

http://www.bdlmanagement.co.uk/careers

Hospitality and Catering

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Woburn Forest Village

Recruiting for the following roles:

• Executive Accommodation Housekeeping

Assistant

• General Areas Cleaners

• Housekeeping Assistants

• Food and Beverage Assistants

• Chef de Partie

For more information and to apply please visit: http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/search/new

Commis Chef

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with first class culinary skills to join us. The role will include preparing and cooking vegetables, hot sweets, sauces etc. and maintaining a high level of hygiene at all times.

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.wybostonlakes.co.uk/current-vacancies.aspx

Part time Kitchen Staff – White Lion, Dunstable

We are a family run pub/restaurant and are passionate about giving

great food and service to our customers. Our menu is based on

homemade traditional British dishes with a modern twist. We prepare

all of the dishes fresh on the premises and are committed to using

fresh locally sourced seasonal ingredients. We are now looking to

recruit Part time Front of House staff and Kitchen staff.

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Kitchen duties to include:

• Basic Food Preparation

• Cleaning and maintaining Health and Safety standards

• Following food safety and Health and Safety procedures

• Checking orders and putting away stock

• Stock checks

• Pot wash

• Supporting team members during service

For more information and to apply for the kitchen roles

please contact Andrew Stickings on

info@whiteliondunstable.co.uk or 01582 663366.

Front of House duties to include:

• Serving Customers - Taking orders, clearing tables, meeting and

greeting customers, preparing teas and coffees.

• Cleaning and Preparation for service - Daily cleaning tasks, re-

stocking, laying tables for functions and parties.

• Cellar Management - Keeping the cellar tidy, helping with line-

cleans, stock checks.

Responsibilities:

• Using the tills, money handling

• Answering the telephone

• Taking basic restaurant bookings

• Following Health and Safety procedure

For more information and to apply for the front of hours

roles please contact Emily Stickings on

info@whiteliondunstable.co.uk or 01582 663366.

http://whiteliondunstable.co.uk/

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Kitchen staff We are looking for keen kitchen staff who are passionate about food and service. We are re-

opening the Red Lion at Milton Bryan and changing the menu to reflect modern pub dining. The ideal candidate will need to be able to work with our Head Chef create multiple new menus from scratch, based around seasonal produce found from local suppliers. All our food is cooked from fresh and local produce. The ideal candidate will: • Be motivated, energetic with a can do attitude and passion for the hospitality industry • Have good understanding of British cuisine • Be able to work quickly and efficiently • Have strong communication skills • Good knowledge and understanding of all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene • Have the ability to work in a team with others • Have great attention to detail, be passionate about fresh, quality food • Be able to work evenings and weekends Benefits: • Competitive salary • Great training opportunities • Full holiday and sick benefits • Opportunity to be part of a new and exciting opening

The Red Lion, South End, Milton Bryan, MK17 9HS

For further information and to apply please contact Adam Vines

Tel: 01525 210 044 Email: vines_adam@yahoo.co.uk www.redlionmiltonbryan.co.uk

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TRACTOR DRIVERS REQUIRED FOR HARVEST WORK

Experienced tractor drivers required from July to September for 1000

ha productive arable farm in East Yorkshire.

Large, up-to-date machinery

Young workforce, good accommodation with plenty of overtime

Varied work including corn carting and cultivations

Telescopic handling certificate and current driving licence essential

Please email moaltd@aol.com or phone Sally on 01964

630303

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BUCKMINSTER FARMS LTD

Require

HARVEST WORK - TRACTOR DRIVERS

July - September Tractor Drivers required to work on a large arable Farm in the

East Midlands from July to September.

Main duties include Grain Carting, Cultivations and other

tractor work.

Applicants must have tractor driving experience, a UK driving

licence is required & Teleporter experience & certificates

would be helpful.

Accommodation available if required.

If you wish to register your interest please email your CV to: caroline@buckminster.co.uk

Or for Further Details Telephone:

Buckminster Farms Tel: 01476 860297, Fax: 01476 860210

Farm Office, 6 Back Street, Buckminster,

Grantham, Lincs NG33 5RS

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Temporary (Summer) Grounds Person

Location: To work in various areas within Beds, Bucks, Cambs and Herts.

Grounds Maintenance Operative required by MJ Granger Grounds Maintenance,

established since 1991, based in Shillington.

Your main aim will be to work as part of a team to complete a range of

activities for our contracts, Borough Councils, Parish Councils and other

housing associations.

Carry out the following tasks on a daily basis, dependant on the season:

- Grass cutting using ride on mowers, pedestrian mowers and strimmer’s

-Leaf and Litter clearance

- Shrub pruning and weeding

- Planting of flowers and shrub beds

- General maintenance of gardens in communal areas

- Hedge maintenance

- Hard standing maintenance

- Ad-hoc grounds maintenance works

Must be a practical hands-on person.

This is a temporary position suitable for land-based students wishing to work in the

summer and gain industry experience.

Please contact Jane Wilson on 01462 713020 for further information.

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LF PEARCE & SON

MOORLEY’S FARM

THAME ROAD, OAKLEY, BUCKS, HP18 9QQ

PHONE: 01844 238887 MOBILE: 07980 602475

EMAIL lfpearce@btconnect.com WEBSITE www.lfpearceandson.co.uk

Grain Store Manager based at Oakley, Buckinghamshire

Job Description

The candidate would be responsible for the day to day running of a modern 10,000 tonne grain store.

Duties to include:

• Weighing in and sampling of lorries

• Testing of commodities and logging data on grain store software computer system

• Operating two intake pits leading to a cleaner and drier and ultimately the grain store

• Liaising with grain merchants and hauliers

• Cleaning the store prior to and during harvest

• General farm work as required

The candidate would need to be physically fit and have good people skills. A level head and ability to

remain calm is a necessity when multiple lorries arrive simultaneously. It is important that the candidate

is a team player with enthusiasm to muck in and have a go, along with inputting ideas to help the

operation run smoother. Good computer skills are essential along with a willingness to work long hours

and weekends when required.

LF Pearce & Son are arable farmers and agricultural contractors, running modern and up to date

machinery. We store 7000 tonnes of Oilseed Rape for United Oilseeds. Farmers and hauliers deliver to

the site, where the oilseed rape is assessed for moisture, cleanliness and is conditioned as required. We

also store for local farmers, along with cleaning and drying for grain merchants. We offer a lively place to

work, with a great chance to gain a huge amount of experience in all aspects of crop production from field

to mill.

Salary negotiable dependent upon experience and there is a possibility of accommodation if required.

Start date 01/07/14 to 15/09/14, although exact dates negotiable for the right applicant.

Please email a CV and covering letter for the attention of Derek Pearce to lfpearce@btconnect.com or

telephone on 07980 602475 for an informal chat.

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Craftsperson (Rural)

Aldenham, Watford

Starting Salary: £18,638 pa

Working as part of a small Countryside Works Team within Rural Estates, you

will be required to carry out practical forestry and grounds maintenance tasks

across the County Council’s woodland and recreation sites. Seasonal work will

include tree felling, planting, spraying, mowing, habitat and site based repairs.

You will have a good knowledge and understanding of environmental,

ecological, conservation and public access issues and sensitivities. Experience in

the operation of a wide range of forestry/arboricultural plant and machinery is

required.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of forestry work and

will hold an NPTC CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certificate and ideally a NPTC PA1

and PA6 Pesticide Certificate or similar. Full driving licence is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Serena Clay on 01992 556240.

Closing date: 26 May 2014 Interview date: w.c. 23 June 2014

Apply online at www.hertsdirect.org/services/jobs quoting reference number

HCC01961

Summer Horticulture placement

The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence has a fantastic opportunity for a student of horticulture to work with an established garden team, under the direction of Head Gardener/Estate Manager. Your role will involve a variety of garden duties, vegetable and fruit production, lawn care, hedge cutting and garden maintenance are just a few of the tasks you will be involved with in this exciting and challenging role. The garden has undergone many changes over the last few years and has reached the final development stages. We maintain the gardens to a very high standard to complement the exceptional garden design and

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hard landscaping. We have a vacancy for a summer placement, ideally a horticultural student looking to advance their amenity and crop production knowledge. You will be working alongside the team in various locations and as the property is in a remote location a driving license is required. The successful candidate will be available to start in either June or July through till Sept. You will be required to work an average of 40hrs a week consisting of prompt 8am start till 5pm daily Monday to Friday. An hourly rate of pay of at least minimum wage, depending on age and experience. Interested? To apply please forward your CV and or cover letter to:

Mr Stephen Pryce-Lea Head Gardener/Estate Manager The Manor House Ayot St Lawrence Welwyn Hertfordshire AL69BP 07879 407492

Crew

We are looking for crew to help on an exciting new project at

Cardington Hangers, a film called Pan staring Hugh Jackman.

Wages will start at £75 a day, (may get more depending on

qualifications & experience).

We work long hours and only want hard working reliable people who

are passionate about plants/greens/outdoors.

We are in a very niche sector and this is a great opportunity for

students to see what it is really like to work on films.

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For more information about what we do please visit:

http://www.greens-team.com/

Interested? Please contact justin@greens-team.com

Swiss Garden Steward – Old Warden

Closing date: 23rd May 2014

For more information please visit: http://www.shuttleworth.org/jobs.asp

Gardener – Dunstable

Closing date: 30th May 2014

Gardener required to work at large country house near Dunstable. This is an ideal post for someone in the early stages of a career with an interest and aptitude for gardening and horticulture. Salary level will be commensurate with skills, experience and other factors.

For further details, please contact:

Richard Symonds, Knight Frank LLP, Ramsbury House, 22 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF, 01488 688546 or email richard.symonds@knightfrank.com

Further details are also available from

http://www.horticulturejobs.co.uk/

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Bedfordia Farms

Bedfordia Farms is located in North Bedfordshire and operates a 2,000ha arable farming unit alongside a commercial Grainstore storing 27,000mt of cereals and

oilseed rape. 12,000 tonnes of this capacity is utilised by Bedfordia Farms and 15,000 tonnes are let to grain merchants - Wellgrain. The main store is based at Milton House Farm and is strategically well located close to a number of flour mills. We are seeking a number of harvest assistants to work alongside the Grain Services team from the beginning of July to late September.

Grain plant assistant

Closing date: 30th May 2014

Assisting in the day to day operation of the plant, which is capable of in-taking wheat at 300 tonnes per hour (tph) and out-loading at 160 tph. The plant has a new dryer with the facilities to dry at 100 tph. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the storage and monitoring of combinable crops. Mechanically minded and experience of operating a tele-handler and other general farm equipment preferable.

Must be flexible to work long hours when needed; have the ability to learn and replicate simple processes and to work in a logical and methodical manner. Must work well as part of a small team and have good communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply or for a detailed role description please e-mail CV and covering letter to ben.murphy@bedfordia.co.uk or visit our website http://www.bedfordia.co.uk/vacancies/vacancies.asp

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Motor Vehicle

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Part time Sales Consultants and Stock

Room Assistants

• Milton Keynes Silbury Arcade

• Bedford Interchange

For more information and to apply: http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/RetailVacanciesStores.aspx?l=mk42&jt=0

Recruiting now for Summer camps

Sports instructors Recruiting now for a range of positions across a variety of sites including Bedford.

For more information on the roles and to apply online please visit:

http://recruitment.barracudas.co.uk/apply-here

Lifeguards - Bedford 4Leisure Recruitment are currently recruiting for

Lifeguards to work in Bedford. They are looking for

reliable, dedicated people who are punctual and work well as a member of the team.

Typical duties will include:

-Ensuring the safety of both swimmers and non-swimmers in

and around the pool

Retail

Sport, Outdoor Education and Public Services

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-Helping to ensure all facilities are kept clean and tidy

- Dealing with any emergency situations

- Alerting swimmers of potential hazards

-General customer service

- Ensure health & safety procedures are adhered to

-Assisting other departments if required

Applicants must have a valid NPLQ.

You must be able to start immediately.

If you would like more information, please send your CV

to: nicola@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk

ASSISTANT COACH

Our Reference: BEDS01

District: Bedford, Bedfordshire

Wage: £10 per hour

Initial hours: 2 hours per week on a Saturday morning initially (commencing in

May 2014). Potential for morning and afternoon weekday and

further weekend work in the future.

Duration: Permanent position subject to probationary terms.

Essential skills: Looking for a new challenge, love working with children? If you

are confident, out-going, great with young children, reliable,

organised and interested in contributing to the success of an

exciting children’s activity business then we would love to hear

from you! You must have good verbal communication skills for

this physically demanding role, which involves coordinating and

helping run football based physical activity classes for young

children.

Additional

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Information: Living in Bedford and being in possession of a full driving licence and car would be an advantage.

How to apply: Please telephone your local Little Kickers franchisee on

01462 623084 or email pstokes@littlekickers.co.uk for

further details.

Little Kickers is an Equal Opportunities employer. This position involves working with vulnerable

groups. Written character references and an enhanced police disclosure will be required.

Cycle Center Assistant

Closing date: 23rd May 2014

We are now looking to recruit a Cycle Centre Assistant, to join the team

at the new Center Parcs village, Woburn Forest.

For more information and to apply on-line please visit:

http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/search/new

Leisure Services Assistants - Safari

Park (Seasonal contracts)

Closing date: 23rd May 2014

For further information including how to apply please visit: http://www.woburn.co.uk/jobs/

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Assistant Tutors – Maths and English We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic people to

join our excellent team of tutors helping children

aged 4-14 with maths and English. This would be

a fantastic way for students to enhance their CV’s

and employability skills and would particularly

benefit any of those wishing to pursue a career

with children in the future. We are looking for

confident, enthusiastic people with good academic

records (at least a B grade in both maths and

English at a GCSE or equivalent level) and vibrant

personalities who show a flair for working with

children. Tutors are required to guide children

through maths and literacy activities and inspire

them to enjoy learning in a fun and stimulating environment.

We can offer regular shifts in the evenings and weekends that fit conveniently

around studying and other commitments, rates of pay are negotiable depending on

experience and performance. Tutors will also receive structured training and

appraisals with the opportunity for progression for outstanding tutors.

To apply: candidates should simply email a covering letter and up to date CV to

bedford@explorelearning.co.uk

Our centre is based inside the Clapham Road Sainsbury’s in Bedford; however

there are also centres in Milton Keynes, Northampton and St Albans.

Please also visit www.explorelearning.co.uk/careers for more information.

Teacher Education & Training

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Volunteering

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Chums - Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing Service

Position: Mentoring and Recreational Volunteer; Volunteer drivers

Availability: Flexible Deadline: On-going

MENTORING AND RECREATIONAL VOLUNTEERS will work face to face with children and young people, aged 5-18 (up to 25 for young people with a disability) on a regular basis, offering one-to-one and group support, as well as during recreational activities, such as football, regiment fitness, music and arts and crafts programmes. Each volunteer will be assigned a young person to work with for a period of up to one year. They will support them on a number of issues that may be related to confidence, self-esteem, risk of exclusion, isolation and help them develop social skills and positive relationships.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS will be required to ensure children are safely transported from their home to an organised CHUMS event, using all safety equipment available, whilst ensuring the vehicle is used correctly and is adequately insured. Volunteers will be required to complete a police check form and supply two references. In addition, it is desirable for all volunteer drivers to attend module 1 and 2 of the service’s training programme or a similar course with another agency.

Induction and training will be provided to all volunteers.

Due to working with children and vulnerable young people volunteers will be subject to DBS check and minimum age will be 16yrs.

For more information and an application form please contact Alex Dencheva on 07825 003639 or email alex.dencheva@chums.uk.com.

For more information on our organisation please visit:

www.chums.uk.com

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The information in this bulletin was correct and in date at the time

of publication.