229 education jobs found in Bedford

Labourer – Wellingborough (NN8)a year project Location: Wellingborough, NN8 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (hours may vary) Weekend Work: Saturdays and Sundays as required Rate: £16.85 per hour Paid Hours: 9–10 hours per day About the Company Our client provides design, construction, and project management services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, including: * Residential Housing * Retail * Commercial * Research Facilities * Education and Schools About the Role We are currently looking for a Labourer to join a construction site in Wellingborough (NN8). Duties will include general site labouring, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, assisting tradespeople, and supporting day-to-day site operations as required. Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: * Valid CSCS Card * Full 5-point PPE * Hard Hat * High-Visibility Vest/Jacket * Safety Boots * Protective Gloves * Safety Glasses *...

Fantastic Design Manager opportunity to join a Project and see this through to completion based in the Hertfordshire/Essex border area, immediate start!  A Design Manager is required to join a main contractor, and deliver for a Department for Education (DfE) client, the building is a secondary school academy and specialist performing arts college, with the particular focus being a sports block, completing the swimming pool, gymnasium, changing rooms and other areas within the block. The project is already underway and a competent, confident and capable Design Manager is required to see this through and deliver stage 5 construction completion including handover, as well as handover checklists, closiung out planning ensuring school or educational buildings meet strict government standards, budgets, and timelines. The design manager will act as the bridge between the client's output specifications, external consultants, and the construction team, Dfe expeince is ideal but not...

Test & Assembly Operative Market Deeping | £26,000–£27,000 per annum | 12-month fixed-term contract | Three positions available We are recruiting three Test & Assembly Operatives to join an established technology manufacturer based in Market Deeping. The company designs and manufactures specialist electronic communication equipment used in safety-critical environments worldwide. These positions are offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract and provide an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills within a high-quality engineering and electronics environment. Previous manufacturing experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have gained relevant knowledge or practical skills through employment, college, university, an apprenticeship or personal projects. The role Working as part of the production team, you will assemble and test electro-mechanical products to defined quality and technical...

My client is seeking a highly competent, safety-focused Night Manager to oversee site operations at Heathrow Terminal 5. You will take full ownership of the night shift, managing on-site activity, maintaining strict health and safety protocols, and delivering clear shift reporting to senior management. Key Responsibilities * Site & Operations Management: Direct and supervise all overnight works, ensuring tasks progress safely, efficiently, and to high standards. * Safety & Compliance: Enforce SMSTS guidelines, conduct site safety briefings, and act as the designated First Aider on shift. * Reporting & Administration: Utilise Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to compile and submit comprehensive daily site reports and shift handovers. * Incident Management: Serve as the primary emergency contact overnight, resolving operational issues promptly. * Airside Coordination: Liaise effectively with airport operational teams and...

Site Manager (No.1) – Freelance to Permanent Location: Oxford Project: School Extension Duration: 60 Weeks (Freelance to Permanent Opportunity) Start: ASAP Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DOE) Falcon Green are currently recruiting for an experienced No.1 Site Manager to lead the delivery of a £multi-million school extension project in Oxford on behalf of a well-established main contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Site Manager looking for long-term security, with the role initially offered on a freelance basis before transitioning into a permanent position for the right individual. As the No.1 on site, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site as the No.1 Site Manager. * Manage subcontractors, site labour and the wider project...

Assistant Site Manager – Freelance to Permanent Location: Oxford Project: School Extension Duration: 60 Weeks (Freelance to Permanent Opportunity) Start: ASAP Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DOE) Falcon Green are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join a reputable main contractor delivering a major school extension project in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to secure a long-term position, with the role initially offered on a freelance basis before transitioning into a permanent position for the right individual. Working alongside an experienced site team, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with the day-to-day management of the construction site. * Coordinate subcontractors and monitor progress against programme. * Ensure all works are completed safely and in...

General Builder Location: Oxford Salary: Competitive – DOE Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work About: Our client is a trusted nationwide property maintenance, building and compliance partner, delivering high-quality solutions across residential, commercial, care homes, retirement living, education, and public sector environments. With over 25 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on quality workmanship, compliance, and long-term client relationships. The Role: We are seeking reliable and skilled General Builders/ Multi Traders who can carry out a wide range of property maintenance and building tasks to a high standard. You will work across a variety of properties completing reactive maintenance, planned repairs, and refurbishment works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working across multiple trades. Key Responsibilities: * General property maintenance and building works * Basic...

Site Manager - School Construction Project Location: Leicester Start Date: ASAP, 24/08/2026 We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to join our team on a school construction project. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Site Manager with experience working in live education environments, who can manage the day-to-day delivery of the project while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality and professionalism. The Role The Site Manager will take overall responsibility for the daily management of the construction site, coordinating subcontractors, trades and deliveries while ensuring the works remain on programme and are delivered to the required specification. As the project is within a school environment, the successful candidate must be comfortable working around staff, pupils and members of the public and understand the additional safety, safeguarding and logistical requirements this brings. Key Responsibilities...

Assistant Package Manager Location: West London (Major Infrastructure Project) Reporting To: Package Manager The Role Looking for an ambitious Assistant Package Manager (or Section Engineer) to assist in driving the delivery of major Structural Steel and Envelope packages (Roofing, Cladding, Glazing) on a Tier 1 mega-project. You will work directly alongside the Package Manager to drive subcontractor progress on site, manage activity readiness, support NEC3 contract administration, and coordinate day-to-day site interfaces. They're looking for someone to be on site 4 days a week, with 1 day a week working from home. Key Responsibilities Package Support: Assist the Package Manager in the daily management of structural steel, roofing, cladding, and glazing scopes. Subcontractor Tracking: Monitor daily subcontractor site activities, track plant and labour counts, and accurately log progress against key package deliverables. Activity Readiness & Documentation: Manage...

Package Manager (Structural Steel & Envelope) Location: West London (Major Infrastructure Project) Reporting To: Senior Package Manager The Role Looking for a Package Manager or experienced Sub-Agent to take ownership of major Structural Steel and Station Envelope packages (Roof, Cladding, Glazing) on a Tier 1 mega-project. You will lead the end-to-end delivery of these critical packages, managing subcontractor output, driving site safety, resolving complex design interfaces, and keeping commercial parameters tightly controlled under NEC3. You will directly line-manage 1-2 Assistant Package Managers. On site at least 4 days per week, with 1 day from home. Key Responsibilities Package Leadership: Lead day-to-day delivery of structural steelwork and envelope scopes, line-managing Assistant Package Managers. Design & Interface Management: Work alongside design management teams and subcontractors to deliver subcontract design portions and resolve escalated site...

Finishing Manager – School Project | Brixton We are looking for an experienced Finishing Manager to join a main contractor on a school project in Brixton. The role will focus on driving the project through its final stages, closing out the remaining areas and ensuring a top-class finish is achieved across the school. You will take ownership of snagging, quality, subcontractor coordination and final close-out, working to a strict handover date. The ideal candidate will have strong finishing experience on commercial or education projects, excellent attention to detail and the ability to drive trades and subcontractors to deliver against tight deadlines. Must have a CSCS, SMSTS and valid 3 day First Aid Immediate start preferred

Kenna Recruitment is currently on the lookout for a Site Manager. My client is one of the leading fit out contractors that operate across the UK and after a successfully project win, they are now looking for a Site Manager to work on this scheme on a contract basis, for the right person this can lead to a permanent opportunity. They are now seeking a Site Manager to work on this scheme managing the internal packages of a school scheme. You will need to have a, CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid at Work and have extensive experience working on educational fit out schemes as a No1 Site Manager. If you are keen on knowing any further information on the above, please get in touch with Harold at Kenna Recruitment

Job Title: Project Manager - Technical Payrate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid Working: London Borough of Harrow, Forward drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Are you an experienced Project Manager with a technical or building surveying background looking for your next contract role? London Borough of Harrow is seeking a talented professional to lead the delivery of capital projects and planned maintenance programmes across its extensive school estate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving educational facilities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. The Role: As a Project Manager - Technical, you will manage a portfolio of capital and facilities projects across schools and other community assets. You will provide expert technical advice on property, construction, maintenance, and compliance matters while acting as the key link between schools, contractors, and the Council's Capital Projects Team. Key responsibilities...

SW-007-Plumb-270 Plumber – Planned Maintenance (PPM) £220 - £230 per day Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based at one location in West London Short term temp role **This role will be working in your own in closed wing of a Cat C Prison** Position good to knows We are working in partnership with a national maintenance contractor to recruit a skilled Plumber to deliver Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) within a secure facility in West London This is a short term contract opportunity based at a single site within a Category C Prison, where you’ll carry out plumbing maintenance across accommodation and service areas. You will be responsible for replacing a straight line of radiators in a closed wing. Important good to knows * The facility is a secure unit and therefore personal items (mobile phones) will not be allowed past security checks daily * There will be a key holder in each team and as a team you will be responsible for the safe movement,...

Job Title: Forward Tipping Dumper Driver Job Type: Temporary, ongoing Location: Bedford, MK45 Rate of pay: CIS £20-21.00 per hour Are you a Forward Tipping Dumper Driver looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Forward Tipping Dumper Driver For this position, you must have the following: • RTW in the UK • Valid CPCS/NPORS • Experience operating Forward Tipping Dumper  This temporary work for a Forward Tipping Dumper Driver is for an ongoing duration, on a resi site The type of work for a Forward Tipping Dumper Driver will be operating the machine on site. You must have previous proven experience in operating a Forward Tipping Dumper  Please contact Daisy on (phone number removed) f you are available for this position BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies. In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred...

Electrical Supervisor Needed in Bedford – Min 12 Months – Up to £400 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a Tier 1 Main Contractor on a major prison project in Bedfordshire. This is a long-term opportunity, with a minimum contract duration of 12 months, offering an attractive £400 per day via Umbrella PAYE. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising electrical works on site, ensuring all activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, programmes, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate electrical installation works on site. Manage electrical subcontractors and site teams, ensuring works are completed to programme. Ensure all electrical works comply with drawings, specifications, RAMS, and relevant regulations. Monitor quality and progress of electrical installations. Coordinate with the wider construction team, site management, and...

Telehandler Operators Required – Bedford BMSL are currently recruiting experienced Telehandler Operators for a long-term construction project based in Bedford. Location: 1 Kempston Court, Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, MK43 9PQ Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term – 5+ years Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30 Rate: £20.00 per hour Requirements: * Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket * Previous experience operating a Telehandler * Reliable and available for long-term work This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a major project. For more information or to apply, please contact BMSL

Fire Door Carpenter – Shefford, Bedfordshire Location: Shefford, Bedfordshire Start: Monday 24 th August Duration: 2 weeks ( with potential for further work ) Rate: £250 per day Duties : We are looking for an experienced Fire Door Carpenter for a project in Shefford, carrying out fire door remedial works

Concrete Finishers x6 – St Neots   Location: St Neots, PE19 Rate: £20.85 per hour – CIS Weekend Rate: Time and a quarter Hours: 07:00 – 19:00 Duration: Approximately 6 months Positions: 6 Tradestech are currently looking for 6 experienced Concrete Finishers for a long-term project in St Neots, PE19. The work is expected to run for approximately 6 months, with 12-hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:00. Weekend work will be required every other weekend, paid at time and a quarter. Duties will include: Concrete finishing Pouring, levelling and finishing concrete Using hand and power tools to achieve the required finish Floating and trowelling concrete General concrete and associated site works Working safely as part of the site team Requirements: Blue CSCS Card – Essential Previous concrete finishing experience Able to demonstrate experience working on similar construction/civils projects Reliable and able to commit to the duration of the project Able to work 07:00 –...

360 Excavator Driver – St Neots   Location: St Neots, PE19 Rate: £25.02 per hour – CIS Weekend Rate: Time and a quarter Hours: 07:00 – 19:00 Duration: Approximately 6 months Tradestech are currently looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Driver for a long-term project in St Neots, PE19. The work is expected to run for approximately 6 months, with 12-hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:00. Weekend work will be required every other weekend, paid at time and a quarter. Duties will include: Operating a 360 excavator safely and efficiently Excavation and muck shifting Working around groundworkers and site operatives General earthworks and civils duties Carrying out daily plant checks Following site safety procedures at all times Requirements: Valid CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket NPORS must have the CSCS logo Valid Safety Critical Medical – Essential Reliable and able to commit to the duration of the project Able to work 07:00 – 19:00 shifts and alternate weekends...