This is a selection of the current vacancies that we are handling for local companies.
We are continually working on new job vacancies in Bedford and surrounding areas therefore even if the jobs on this page are not of interest to you we would be happy to receive your CV. This will enable us to match your experience with new opportunities as they arise
Role: QA Test Analysts
Reference: J01.1648
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Dependent on Experience
The role holder needs to be IT literate with experience in handling high quantities of transactional data. Experience in writing test scripts and hands-on execution of scripts is essential; testing hard copy output will be highly desired.
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In addition to core technical skills, a QA Analyst is expected to understand all aspects of the software development life cycle, including systems analysis through to testing and deployment. Good communication skills with a willingness to talk to other areas of the business to gather information will be required. The QA Analyst will be expected to employ established test processes and to follow standard procedures.
Other key skills and attributes and expectations for this role are;
Liaise with Senior QA Analyst to input and validate estimates for QA work.
Quality assure all input documentation, including business, functional and technical specifications
Become aware of the project timelines and all technical deliverables
Develop and document test plans
Develop and document test scripts
Execute test scripts in accordance with test plans
Create daily status reports to ensure visibility of project status to all stakeholders
Perform testing to agreed standards and agreed timeline
Identify faults and weaknesses and report to developers with the appropriate priority
Provide advice as required on project risk
Ensure that testing activity is adequately documented throughout
Ensure all test collateral is archived
Ensure regression packs are available for ongoing support in BAU
Support UAT / OAT phases as required
Stay up to date with technology and QA practices
Ensure that all work products are adequately reviewed
Essential Skills:
ISEB Foundation Certified
Experience in writing system test scripts
Hands-on experience in executing system testing
Experience in testing huge volumes of transaction data
ETL experience
Responsibilities of this role will include;
• Undertake standard service activity including major & minor diesel servicing.
• Carry out contract maintenance and inspection on a planned basis to recommended standards.
• Fault finding and rectification.
• Identify opportunities for extra works & recommendations.
• Remedial work to contract customers either planned repairs or as part of a call out facility.
• On rota call out response.
• Completion and submission of relevant reports to service administration within a timely manner following all site activity.
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Previous experience is essential and ideally within the Generator industry.
The successful candidate will need to be able to go to the office at least 1-2 times a week for administration purposes.
The role is mechanical although would ideally suit a mix of both Mechanical / Electrical experience.
Experience:
• Previous experience within the generator stand by power or related industry.
• Experience in a field operations role.
• Experience of fault finding & rectification.
Person Specification:
• Assertive attitude
• Self motivated and results driven
• Strong communicator
• Essential Full driving license
We are looking for talented User Interface Designer with extensive experience in creating user-centric interfaces. The chosen candidate will work alongside product managers, business analysts, developers and UX colleagues to create interactive design solutions that integrate brand guidelines, user experience best practices, and business strategy.
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The ideal candidate is a keen problem solver, an excellent communicator and has a passion for delivering great user experiences. We are looking for someone who understands that user experience goes beyond creating attractive designs and can deliver both compelling visuals and a UI that supports customer goals and business objectives.
You will be passionate about producing visual designs for highly interactive user experiences. You must enjoy working at all stages of the visual design process, from exploring concepts and creative directions to crafting UI elements, assets and icons required to deliver the final product.
The successful candidate would need to remain current on creative trends from the design industry as well as being highly competent with the latest techniques/technologies that help drive cutting-edge interactive design.
Essential Skills/Experience
The post holder shall have:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience UI design.
• Experience with conducting and analysing user research activities including: observations, interviews and surveys
• Demonstrable knowledge of usability/ accessibility principles and industry best practice
• Good knowledge of information architecture and the design of logical navigation structures
• The ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex design issues into clean, understandable solutions that model cognitive processes.
• Use low-fidelity sketches and illustrations to demonstrate viability of various design concepts
• Produce high-fidelity wireframes, visual mock-ups and prototypes according to business, brand, market and user requirements
• Experience with user testing and other usability evaluation techniques e.g. expert reviews
• Demonstrable experience of designing user interfaces for rich interactive web/desktop applications (supported by a portfolio of work)
• Proficient with visual design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure and Balsamiq
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow you to clearly communicate design concepts with UX colleagues, business analysts, developers and product managers
• Ability to work at a fast pace to tight deadlines
Capable of producing standards compliant HTML 4/5 and CSS 2/3
Capable of using JavaScript/other client-side scripting languages to design simple interactions
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Desirable Skills/Experience
The post holder should preferably have:
• Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the role– i.e. Human Computer Interaction, UI Design, New Media Design/Multimedia, Graphic Design
• Proficient with visual design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure and Balsamiq
• Awareness of the Microsoft Visual Studio Development Environment - Versions 2008 onwards.
• Experience of producing detailed design/style guides
• Able to develop the designs within an agile (Scrum) process
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Additional Information
All candidates will be required to provide a portfolio of their work to showcase their experience and aptitude for UX/UI design.
Role: Senior Consultant
Reference: N11.1631
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £30-45K + bonus
We are seeking an organised, dedicated and resourceful Senior Consultant to work closely with our client's customers to help them realise pro-active management of their VSAT networks. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the issues facing large service providers and be able to design innovative solutions for specific customer requirements, which are not always directly related to the running of a data network.
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The Senior Consultant has responsibility for the full project lifecycle from initial consultation through technical design, liaising with the development and testing teams, to delivery and an amount ongoing support and future enhancement assisted by the frontline Technical Assistance Centre and network of representatives and engineers. Building a good relationship with customers and team members is pivotal to the success of the business and a proven track record in these areas is essential.
The Senior Consultant will be able to work on multiple projects at the same time, often with competing timescales, and be able to prioritise their work load accordingly. Junior members of the team will seek the advice and guidance of the Senior Consultant and as such experience in the mentoring of staff will be beneficial.
Our software is based on Linux servers running Apache Tomcat, Perl, Java and C++ on the backend and presents the user with an advanced web interface using HTML, CSS and JS/AJAX. As such familiarity with these technologies is required.
This challenging and varied role requires a strong ownership ethic and will include an amount of international travel.
Key Job Responsibilities
• Systems analysis and design
• Project ownership & management
• Software testing
• Product training
• Customer management
• Mentoring staff
• Post sales support
• Some software development and liaison with the software development team
Education
Education: At least a Bachelors degree, at grade of 2:1, in computer science, an equivalent, or an engineering discipline.
Required Skills & Experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Demonstrable experience in requirements gathering
• Advanced Linux system administration
• Problem solving
• Systems analysis and design
• Knowledge of Perl or similar scripting language
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and enterprise class data networks
• MySQL administration
Beneficial Skills
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of Network Management Systems
• Knowledge of SNMP
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols
• Experience of satellite communications equipment
Key Skills for search results in no particular order
Requirements gathering, business process analysis, systems analysis, systems design, software development, project management, customer management.
AJAX, Apache, Tomcat, Perl, MySQL, Linux, Red Hat, CentOS, TCP/IP, SNMP, OSPF, BGP, sys admin, NMS
Role: Danish Speaking Telesales Agent
Reference: O10.1618
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £8-9.50 p/h DOE
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced telesales executive, outbound experience is essential. The individual must have the ability to communicate at all levels, be IT literate, confident, self motivated and professional with the ability to work on a variation of Business to Business campaigns. They specialise in multi channel marketing and are looking for an individual to join their experienced telesales team, where you will be required to generate telesales orders in the Netherlands. You will be required to attend client training on site. This project is a pilot for a 3 month period, with a view to extending for a year. This will become permanent if successful.
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Attributes necessary for this role are;
Possibly Native Dutch/ or Fluency in speaking Dutch (not Flemish)
Experience in outbound calling – Sales
Good communication skills/account management skills
IT literate (ability to use CRM database systems)
Good administration skills
Full time hours - Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm with an early finish on Fridays - 3pm.
Role: Senior Software Developer
Reference: N11.1630
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £30-40K + bonus
We are seeking an innovative and creative Intermediate Software Engineer who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related engineering discipline is needed or at least grade 2:1 or equivalent working experience.
A fabulous opportunity to join an expanding company.
Key skills required: MySQL, Linux, Perl, Java, Javascript, C++, System Integration, Design & Architecture, CGI, HTML, JS, CSS
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Key Job Responsibilities include:
• Design, develop, test and integrate tools and modules into our award winning, industry pioneering software suite.
• To take an active role in software engineering projects, including requirements gathering, high and low level design, implementation and testing.
• Working for the Customisations team delivering customised/bespoke solutions for our customers
• Interacting directly with customers by phone, WebEx or face-to-face meetings if required
• Mentoring junior developers
Required skills/experience:
• Highly proficient in Perl and/or Java
• Highly proficient with relational database concepts and practices
• Highly proficient with OOD/OOP concepts and practices
• Customer and Commercial awareness
• Flexibility, dedication and self-motivation
Beneficial skills/experience:
• Experience on Linux highly beneficial
• Experience with C++ highly beneficial
• Experience with Tomcat/Apache
• Experience with AJAX and CSS
• Experience with MySQL
Our client is now looking for an experienced, charasmatic, smart and confident sales person to sell their products on the television and online. The ideal candidate will know all the ins and outs of working a sewing machine, have common sense and come from a marketing background.
Our client is currently looking for an experienced Fleet Fitter to join the team.
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To take, maintain and repair the fleet including tools, plant, powered access and general hire equipment. 7-5 Mon-Fri, 20 days hol.
Any candidate would be required to complete the attached 'exam’ to show their level of understanding in repairs and maintenance.
Role: Technical Software Support Analyst
Reference: O10.1614
Location: Bedford
Salary: IRO £19K
Providing comprehensive second line support to the company's clients.
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Knowledge and Skills required:
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
2. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (Moss2007)
3. Good understanding of industry standard Microsoft applications.
4. Knowledge and experience of Internet Information Services
5. Installation/usage and/or problem solving of:
a. Microsoft Windows Server 2000 / 2003 /2008
b. Windows XP /Vista / Windows 7
c. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 / 2008
d. Internet connectivity
e. Microsoft Virtual PC and/or VMware
f. IIS and SSL certificates
6. Knowledge in growing enterprise platforms / systems / services
7. Knowledge and experience of network topologies, concepts and configurations
8. Experience of the VPN solutions
9. An understanding of Service Desk procedures, i.e. Escalation, Customer Complaint, Project Teams.
Personal Attributes:
1. Stability of performance under pressure and/or opposition
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Strong customer focus
4. Have a strong focus on quality, constantly striving to improve
5. High level of self-motivation and ability to work
6. Show commitment and reliability
7. Be able to interact with team(s) and ensure full awareness of any issues
8. Excellent initiative, providing solutions rather than problems
9. Experience of managing customers and their queries
10. Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to co-ordinate the variety of tasks needed to fulfil
11. the job requirements
12. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Role: Office Manager / Compliance Delivery Manager
Reference: F02.1654
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: TBA
Experience and knowledge of working with ISO 9001 is integral to this role.
Experience required in the plumbing and heating industry.
A competent and highly experienced PA / Senior Secretary required preferably with an accounts / finance background. A very demanding and challenging role.
Contributing to the effectiveness and results of the Procurement team by assisting in the development of presentations for the Procurement Director. Also assisting with Training programs, development of KPI’s and reports.
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- To develop, implement and review the Company’s procurement strategy and associated Polices & Procedures.
- To embed existing and new approaches to global procurement within the Company’s systems and ensure achievement of best value also inspire standard of service delivery and efficiency gains.
- To support and lead procurement of shared service arrangements /strategic partnering, collaboration and framesets agreements.
- To establishing internal networks to facilitate, embed and cascade strategic procurement and best practice in the organisation.
- To provide guidance & procurement expertise to the organisation.
- To establish & maintain a central register of main contracts, develop appropriate data bases for key suppliers.
- To monitor procurement under the European Union Logistic.
The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree level and have full CIPS membership. A minimum of 5 years experience within procurement and supply chain is required, most of it preferably within construction or a similar industry.
You will need to be computer literate, familiar with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sage and stock control systems. Strong organisation, planning and forecasting skills are required and the ability to work to strict deadlines under pressure. You will be expected to use your own initiative and work without close supervision.
Excellent communication skills needed, both oral and written and being a good team player is also essential.
Role: Outbound Telephone Canvasser
Reference: F02.1651
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £7 p/h
Candidates must have telephone and insurance background, be a good team player and be able to work under pressure within the busy but friendly environment.
Part time hours - Monday to Thursday 5-8pm and Saturdays 1-5pm, Sundays to be introduced on a rota basis in the future.
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Requirements:
To canvass business to consumer data leads in order to obtain contact information, insurance renewal dates and insurance quotation leads. Some projects will also require the uploading of data from manual records into computerised spreadsheet databases. Other projects may also require the completion of a fact finding questionnaire.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Outbound calling to expand new business opportunities.
Maintenance of project databases.
Develop cross selling opportunities within client base.
Attend training sessions to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Contribute towards the development of a high Company image of professionalism, competence and customer satisfaction.
Develop good communications with all other areas of the business and with customers.
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant Health and Safety Procedure.
Treat Customers Fairly at all times.
Adhere to Financial Service Authority rules and regulations at all times.
Any other duties that may be required by your Manager in accordance with the nature of this job.
Knowledge:
The range of products offered by the Company and the handling procedures for each of them.
Excel Spreadsheet use and maintenance
The Data Protection Act.
The general functions of all other areas of the Company and how these relate to this role.
Personal attributes:
· Flexibility and adaptability
· Computer literate
· Enthusiasm, determination & self motivation
· Planning and organisation skills
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Management of relationships
· Written and spoken communication skills
· Team player
Our client is currently looking for an experienced Negotiator to join their team, at least four years in a lettings role. A charasmatic and target driven person who has the determination and motivation to take the company forward. Car driver and ARLA qualified essential. The successful candidate must have the skills to be able to run an office too.
Role: Intermediate Software Developer
Reference: D12.1633
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: up to £35K DOE
Our client is now seeking an innovative and creative Intermediate Software Engineer who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related engineering discipline is required or at least a grade 2:1 or equivalent working experience.
Key skills: MySQL, Linux, Perl, Java, Javascript, C++, System Integration, Design & Architecture, CGI, HTML, JS, CSS
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Key Job Responsibilities include:
• Design, develop, test and integrate tools and modules into the company's award winning, industry pioneering software suite.
• To take an active role in software engineering projects, including requirements gathering, high and low level design, implementation and testing.
• Working for the Customisations team delivering customised/bespoke solutions for our customers
• Interacting directly with customers by phone, WebEx or face-to-face meetings if required
Required skills/experience:
• Highly proficient in Perl and/or Java
• Highly proficient with relational database concepts and practices
• Highly proficient with OOD/OOP concepts and practices
• Customer and Commercial awareness
• Flexibility, dedication and self-motivation
Beneficial skills/experience:
• Experience on Linux highly beneficial
• Experience with C++ highly beneficial
• Experience with Tomcat/Apache
• Experience with AJAX and CSS
• Experience with MySQL
Our client is currently looking for bi-lingual speakers. The languages that need are; French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Russian. If you speak two of these languages we would be very interested in hearing from you. Please email your CV to us at jobs@bssrecruitment.com
The main purpose of this role is to log all requests for service from the customers and to despatch Field Service Engineers as appropriate. There is a shift pattern for this role covering 7am to 9/10pm.
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Experience / Qualifications required:
Excellent communication skills and comfortable dealing with individuals on the telephone, IT Literate, able to multi-task, good geographical knowledge of England, Scotland and Wales. Previous experience of working within a busy and demanding customer service, or similar environment, is advantageous.
Key accountabilities for the role;
• Log all requests for service calls received either directly from a customer or allocated by Technical Support/Customer Services.
• Despatch Field Service Engineers to service calls in accordance with areas, availability and shift pattern ensuring calls are managed within agreed SLAs.
• Carry out day to day communication with Field Service Engineers.
• Data entry of service call information.
• Clear down service calls when calls are completed.
• Work within the guidelines of the Department and Company.
• Completion of all relevant paperwork, fields within the call handling system and compliance with processes.
• Order spare parts when requested.
• Answer minor operational queries customers may raise.
• Escalate technical problems to Technical Support Engineers.
• Escalate customer complaints and serious customer issues to the Call Control Manager and/or Service Operations Manager.
• Escalate issues relating to Field Service Engineers to the Call Control Manager and Area Managers.
• To keep customers informed of service call progress.
• Comply with all relevant health & safety procedures as laid down in the Health & Safety manual.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by your Manager in order for the company to achieve objectives.
Experienced Class 1 & 2 HGV drivers required. A minimum of two years HGV driving required.
This company are now looking for an independent individual who can work on their own and as part of the wider team.
An apprentice trained Mechanical/Electrical engineer with a focus on quality and a detailed approach to both engineering and paperwork.
A fully conversant Microsoft individual with great communication and administration skills that can work from the Bedfordshire office.
Reliability and a drive to forward the business to the next level are essential.
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The main duties of this role are:
To be the first point of contact for the company’s customers.
Carry out detailed rotating equipment strip and inspection.
Compile details inspection reports and documentation in order to source and price repairs in the workshop.
Working with the administration team in our head office to provide weekly updates of equipment status and requirements.
Quote customers for refurbishment work.
Quotebank and follow up for feedback.
Carry out quality re-build and finish work on equipment.
Problem solve and trouble shoot both in the workshop and on site.
Despatch and customer co-ordination.
Support the business growth in Ireland and promote a professional and detailed repair structure.
Report regular updates to U.K workshops manager.
As a member of a busy contracts team this person will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the division including submission of timely and accurate applications, following up on payment and meeting monthly debt targets. Other key tasks will include involvement in estimating, contract reviews, interim valuations, variations and final account meetings.
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Key requirements for the role are;
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a Quantity Surveying position within the contracting side of the construction industry, preferably in precast and sound experience of debt management are essential
• Ability to successfully meet monthly debt targets
• Ability to use Sage software
• Must be a highly motivated individual.
• Dealing with contractors and customers, applicants must have strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships and take appropriate professional action when dealing with potential difficulties.
Closing date 27.01.12
• Fault finding and PCB repairing
• Providing support to development and operations
• Quality check on electronic components, electronic products, cables and mechanical parts
• Carrying out and reporting on defined tests
• Build test rigs for electronic products/cables
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• Minimum five years experience in similar role
• Experience of working on PCB and electronic equipment
• Experience in fault finding
• Electronic testing background and be familiar with both digital and electronics
• Experience using standard laboratory equipment i.e. oscilloscopes, DVMs and flash programmers
• Good soldering and wiring skills
• Good PC skills ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
This company is now seeking to employ an office junior to help in their busy commercial vehicle repair facility based in Bedfordshire.
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The ideal person will be enthusiastic with a positive ‘CAN DO’ attitude.
Must have good computer skills and will be able to work on Microsoft XP, Excel, Word and outlook.
Your duties will include answering the phone, general typing, contacting customers and many other jobs to help make sure the office runs smoothly and efficiently.
We believe a good sense of humour, and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential.
Front of house receptionist required to meet and greet clients as well as answer the phone. Excellent communication skills needed, must be of smart appearance, have a helpful and cheerful nature.
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