119 jobs found in Luton

Build Recruitment are looking for hard working Labourers for an ongoing contract based on the M1. You will be assisting with roadworks, as well as various other duties. All applicants must have a CSCS Card . No experience necessary - must have a positive attitude and be willing to learn. Rate £9.50 per hour, opportunity for overtime and night work paid at inflated rates. Please call Anneli on for more information. ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA

The Royal British Legion is recruiting an Regional Facilities Manager to work as part of a team, to oversee and manage the delivery of total facilities management and building maintenance at our varied operational portfolio, supporting the Head of Facilities Management in delivering and maintaining the highest level of service to our internal clients. Our properties include care homes, hotels, offices and advice centres as well as branch, investment and other property types across the UK. You will be responsible for the day to day management, support and continuous improvement of outsourced Facilities Management (FM) services, to include general building maintenance, M&E maintenance, soft service delivery, statutory compliance, site records, annual budget planning and budget control to the occupiers of the Legion's property portfolio - including our high profile central London Head Office. This will include direct support to our internal clients to ensure FM delivery meets their operational requirements and the implementation of FM best practices to protect and enhance the RBL's property portfolio. In additional to technical knowledge, this role requires excellent communication skills, diplomacy, integrity and the ability to build a trusted advisor relationship with internal clients. You will be able to discuss and explain technical issues/problems and provide support and resolution particularly in the event of issues that affect the delivery of services to those we support. We are looking for: Education to degree level or significant proven relevant sector experience and qualification Industry professional membership such as MBIFM, MRICS or equivalent. Ideally a Health and safety qualification such as AIOSH and NEBOSH and/or Certificate level or NQF L3 equivalent, NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ an advantage Significant operational FM experience of managing multi-use property portfolios at a regional or ideally national level. Experience of building management within the care home/hospital/high dependency environment and knowledge of CQC/HSE requirements an advantage Experience of managing in-house FM services, outsourced TFM contracts with multiple service stakeholders and providers. A working knowledge of contract law, building regulations, HS&E legislation and statutory compliance requirements. A detailed understanding, ability to interpret and manage against agreed contract documents covering operational and commercial performance. Previous charity or not-for-profit sector experience an advantage. Please apply by visiting The Royal British Legion's website. Closing date for applications is Monday 28th August 2017. Interviews will be held in Birmingham or London. Preferential treatment will be given to those RBL employees who are at risk of redundancy.

"We have seen successful growth patterns over the last few years and that has been down to the devoted individuals within this business. With our turnover approaching £100m, we need like-minded people to join us and move forward" - Director A contractor with a large office base in Luton that has a wealth of expertise within groundworks and RC frames has a requirement for a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team due to recent expansion. As an organisation they have experience within a variety of sectors with the delivery of groundworks and concrete frame solutions for a vast region of clients playing an integral part. They have a portfolio of work that has recently come through totalling to around £20m in the Northern Home Counties. Are you looking for a chance to take ownership of your own set assignments? Good! Here could be your opportunity! Required: Experience working for a groundworks/civils contractor Desired: Degree qualified or equivalent Sound of interest? Call Andy Cook on or email on . If this role isnt for you and you know of anyone that you can recommend, please note that we offer a £500 shopping voucher referral reward scheme upon success. Those vouchers are for a shop of your choice. If you can recommend anyone, please let me know on the contact details above.

Interaction Recruitment Requires: CSCS Bricklayers required in Luton, Bedfordshire. The work is on a commercial project, 6 months work. Both Block and brick work. £180 a day. minimum of blue CSCS My client is looking for gangs and individuals. Must be hard working, reliable and punctual Please contact Aldwyn on or email

Job ID: KMH/SO/064 Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Locations: Luton Employer: Keepmoat Homes Southern Job Type: Full Time Permanent Purpose of the Role: The main purpose of the role is to be a key member of the Regional Commercial Team in delivering profitability for the region through contractor procurement, cost planning and control, and general commercial input through the private development process. Key Responsibilities: Increase Trade Contractor Base Identify new Trade Contractor Partners Improve relationships with existing Trade Contractors, resolve issues that may arise and communicate requirements 'All-risk' Civil Engineering Procurement Ensure completed developments are adopted by statutory authorities Tender for 'all risk' Roads, Sewers and Plot works Procure New Site Starts Ensure timely delivery of technical and design information Provide commercial input into pre-start meetings Provide commercial input into pre-start presentations Cost Planning Produce feasibilities for land negotiations Update feasibilities throughout the planning process Produce Site-start Budget Produce annual 'Bible' costs Investigate commercial viability of all modern methods of construction Monitor & Control Build Costs Cost-to-complete' reporting Manage the implementation of new house types Support and assist as necessary with the group drive for efficiency savings Provide commercial input to innovations Ensure trade specifications are current and comply with building regulations What we are looking for: Previous experience in building relationships with clients and customers First rate communication and influencing skills. Proven written communication skills and excellent level of numeracy. Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Team commitment. Demonstrates eye for detail and commitment to delivering excellent standards. Excellent organisational skills. Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines. Professional attitude and approach to work. Ability to operate MS Office (Word & Excel etc.) at an advanced level Current and Valid UK driving licence and the ability to work remotely Why work for us? At Keepmoat Homes we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As the market leader in our industry we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service for our customers. We offer you: Competitive rates of pay - We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year. Bonus Scheme - Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance. Special offers for staff - We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out. Trust - We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us. Recognition - We have a scheme to reward people who go the extra mile for our company. Development - we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career. Please note that due to the high level of applications, if you have not been contacted within 5 days of the closing date please assume your application has not been successful.

Electrical Imp-rovers required for long term works on a large construction site in the area.Duties will include all aspects of commercial installation including trunking, tray,conduit, basket,power and controls wiring. Applicants must have previous experience in a similar role and be able to work safely to a high standard..... click apply for full job details

Autostone Franchise Opportunity Autostone is an exciting new entrant to the UK Automotive Industry, incorporating all the cosmetic surgery for motor vehicles into the UK's first 'One Stop Shop'. Windscreen replacements/repairs, wheel and cosmetic repairs can all be delivered through a fleet of mobile technicians offering superior customer service in terms of quality, time and accessibility. Autostone has extensive plans to recruit more franchisees to expand and rollout the model to cover the rest of the United Kingdom. Please see below just a few of the benefits of becoming at Autostone Franchisee - • Earn £53,000 per year from only 5 repairs per day! • Fantastic brand identity • Full Training Provided • Franchise fee only £29,995 Autostone's 'One Stop Shop' brand is to have exciting times ahead within the automotive industry. We want people with experience (Or the will to learn) to become part of the Autostone Group one-stop shop family franchise models that will become available. Anyone can become a part of Autostone, however people with experience within Transport & Logistics, Driving, Distribution, Sales and Automotive repair are best suited. For more information, please fill out our short enquiry form by clicking the "apply now" button. Once your enquiry has been received, we will send you a text message with our contact details along with an email of our opportunity in more detail.

For the last 30 years Mac Tools has been a part of Stanley Black and Decker, the world's largest hand and power tool manufacturer. We are looking for franchisees to join our network which has outperformed the market growing 20 x times faster with over 170 franchisees. Why choose MAC Tools? - Be your own boss with the freedom and flexibility to work the hours you want - The opportunity to build your own business and create a successful future - Potential UK market of over £150 million - No experience necessary as full training and ongoing support is provided - No ongoing royalties, you keep 100% of your profits - Annual recognition for performance Are you the right person for this exciting opportunity? Do you have great people skills and the ability to sell products? Do you have a full driving licence? Are you financially stable? A range of investment options are available with a low start-up cost of £5,000 to assist your journey to becoming a Mac Tools franchisee. Why Franchising? - Franchises have been proven to be more likely to succeed than other business start ups - You don't have to develop the business idea and processes - a proven business model is waiting for you - Franchisees benefit from an established Brand's buying and selling power - Each franchisee has an exclusive territory including approximately 160 automotive locations For more information, please click the 'apply now' button and fill out our short application page. Once received a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

We urgently require full time and part time driving instructors throughout the UK. We are the fastest growing driving school in the UK, here are a few of the benefits of working with us! No experience is necessary to become a driving instructor as we provide the training to get your ADI license. -We provide the most cost effective training in the UK with a guaranteed pass. -Guaranteed pupil scheme which earns you a salary of £37,000 per year after expenses -Work when you want -Brand new car provided As long as you have held a UK drivers license for 3 and a half years, have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years and have no more than 6 points on your license you will be eligible. For more information please fill out our short application form by clicking the APPLY NOW button

I am currently recruiting for Carpenters in Luton I have a number of different contracts with different skill sets required. If you are a basic carpenter please send your C.V as I have work for in a production company. If you are a skilled bench joiner also send your C.V as I have a company looking for highly skilled people. Whatever the skill set we possibly have a vacancy for you. Different pay rates apply to different contracts. Immediate Starts are available.

Integration Manager Luton - Closing Date 18th August Seamless Mobilisation is one of FirstPort's 12 Pillars. In this role you would be working alongside the Lead Mobilisation Manager and Integration Manager to manage and complete a successful handover of new residential property instructions to Operations. This is a national role which will support regional teams across FirstPort as and when required. Position in Organisation Reports to Lead Mobilisation Manager. Main Responsibilities: Manage the professional and effective handover of new schemes into the Company's management Gain a good understanding of residential customer goals/lifestyles/ issues, and for pre-managed schemes, ensure we know what customers regard as the important changes/improvements they are seeking. Liaise with the Regional Operations teams regarding new instructions and handover. Identify the new Property Manager and his Area/Regional Manager who will 'own' the site operationally, and ensure they are fully engaged from the start and are planning to take on the site and the client/customer goals. Arrange an intensive 'Four Pillars' Due Diligence site inspection and identify a complete list of requirements for a successful mobilisation covering Strong Health & Safety, High Site Standards, Great Customer Communications, and Healthy Estate Finances. The Due Diligence also to extend to the further eight pillars of asset management, and how to interface well with the client up to, during, and after mobilisation. Include all legal aspects of set up (Lease, management agreement, data required to set up perfectly n Qube, Coupa P2P, etc.) Work with H&S to ensure any safety issues are addressed commensurate with their urgency. Make sure there is a multi-year asset plan for the incoming site agreed with the client and handed over to the Property Manager. Ensure the set of up supplier contracts to provide agreed management services; liaising with external contractors to ensure work is completed to the standards required. Ensure a good customer 'welcome' process with a strong communication plan for the first twelve months. Extend this also to regular client communication. Identify any TUPE/staff issues and manage with HR, ensuring new staff receive a good welcome to FirstPort in the lead up to, and on, Day One. Ensure they receive induction, H&S and any other training needs and provide support to meet those needs. Conduct a post-mobilisation review after six months to ensure any drift from the client/customer plan is understood, and to ensure that any post mobilisation lessons are learned for future mobilisations. Establish whether client and customers are satisfied/happy. Support the Business Development Managers with pre-instruction site inspections in line with the Four Pillars to support tenders & bids Key Interfaces Mobilisation Team Business Development Operations Commercial Clients Residents Person Specification Qualifications: Educated to at least 'O' Level/GSCE standard, to include English and Mathematics essential Membership of Industry Body (such as IRPM) desirable. Experience: A minimum of 1 years experience of working in a property management company. Knowledge: An understanding of the property management industry is essential. Technical Skills: Essential: Ability to effectively and professionally chair meetings Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiar with Microsoft Office Desirable: Understanding of accounting and property software systems Personal Qualities: Ability to engage customers, verbally and in writing, adapting to differing audiences and delivering difficult messages whilst maintaining positive influence A confident and friendly professional with a diplomatic approach Ability to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships Strong customer focus, continually aiming to improve service and exceed customer expectations Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams creating a common sense of purpose Demonstrates self-discipline and flexibility as well as resilience in the face of conflicting demands on time, workload and resources, and/or changing business priorities. Strives to engage and motivate staff at all levels through a sense of teamwork and common purpose to deliver an effective service to customers Confident in making fair, firm and positive decisions At ease working on your own initiative and as part of a regional team Strong problem solving skills Flexibility to work outside office hours and attend evening meetings

Job Title: Senior Project Surveyors Contract Term: Contract basis Purpose Statement: To supervise the performance of Project Surveyors and to be responsible for the accurate surveying of properties including more complex works in the region capturing all relevant data to ensure appropriate decisions are made in respect of major works, repairs and maintenance activity resulting in enhanced customer loyalty. Principle Accountabilities: -Responsible for the operational delivery of major work refurbishment, modernisation and improving properties to meet the Business plan expectations. -Line manage, Project Surveyor including allocation and monitoring of work, carrying out regular one to ones, appraisals and risk assessments. -Taking lead to review and monitor Asbestos Surveys, Fire Risk Assessments, delegating tasks to project surveyors and ensuring these are included within the scope of works to each property. -Identify and sign off commissioning for works including gas, Legionnaires and Asbestos prior to any work commencing and take any action as necessary to ensure the safety and properties. -Responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety, pre inspection work, to include and facilitate inspection surveys to properties as required. -Receive and analyse survey reports, scope of works specifications and pricing schedules recommending action and works required in line with programme requirements. -Manage the major works programme as required specifically pertaining to M&E services and structural repairs including post inspections, defects, certification, and for the raising of orders contributing to the successful completion of the programme. -Responsible for the effective initiation, management and delivery of identified works onsite in line with programme requirements. -Capture and seek approval for any variations in spend in line with financial procedure and policy and seek approval of the Surveying Manager before committing the association to additional resources. -Responsible for pre-site inspections, during the works and post works inspections ensuring the works have been carried out to agreed cost and quality standards. -Effective record keeping, files, data, reports etc. accurately record and be accountable for the accurate and timely production and recording of information, financial, Health and Safety and job ordering data. -Develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with other staff areas, contractors and consultants with focus on ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. -Attendance at scheduled meetings including out of hours, holding meetings and recording minutes when required. -Monitor contractor performance to ensure the work undertaken is in accordance with Key Performance Indicators therefore resulting in the work being delivered to the appropriate programme and quality standards. -Resolve customer complaints at a local level and escalate as appropriate in line with company policy. -Effective management of access arrangements, and where required, decanting and/or arranging respite accommodation in order to deliver a high level of customer engagement. -Ensure that all works are undertaken in accordance with all statutory requirements, health and safety policy, industry codes of practice and group procedures. -To undertake any other duties reasonable and commensurate with the role. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills & Experience: The knowledge, skills and experience required for this post are detailed below. Your application will be shortlisted for interview from the criteria in this section. It is recommended that you provide examples of how you meet these criteria. Essential: -Sector or building services/construction experience or appropriate technical qualification in building services or construction e.g. NVQ Level 2, ONC or equivalent -Experience of working in a technical team within the social housing sector specifically pertaining to building services and structural repairs -Knowledge and experience of HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) -Excellent customer service skills and experience of managing relationships -IT skills and experience of multiple systems -Strong client engaging skills -Financial awareness and an understanding of Value For Money -Practical knowledge of Health & Safety including gas, Asbestos, electrical and fire safety regulations Desirable: -Sector or building services/construction experience or appropriate technical qualification in building services or construction related degree desirable -Understanding of Section 20 Leaseholder Consultations and FTT exposure Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on or email Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Integration Manager Location - Luton (with regular travel) Closing date - 18th August Purpose : To proactively plan, manage, and complete a successful handover of new residential property instructions to Operations. This role will support regional teams across FirstPort as and when required. The manager is the key interface between Business Development and Operations charged with ensuring that any new scheme is set up fully and professionally from Day One to deliver high (at least 7.5) Four Pillars standards and that the residential customers and the client immediately feel supported by the leading UK property manager. The manager is to work with, not replace, nor ignore, Operations. The Property Manager and their line management retain prime responsibility for a successful site and happy customers throughout, whilst the Senior Integration Manager uses experience, project management skills and company knowledge to ensure nothing is missed and the scheme and its data are set for success from the very start. Responsibilities: Lead, plan, and manage the professional and effective handover of new schemes into the Company's management Liaise with the BD team and the Client (RMC/RTM, Developer, Landlord or Investor) to ensure a really clear and agreed understanding of the client's vision for the development and the management is consistent with the Service Charge and Management Fee quoted. Highlight any misunderstandings or misalignment. Gain a good understanding of residential customer goals/lifestyles/ issues, and for pre-managed schemes, ensure we know what customers regard as the important changes/improvements they are seeking. Liaise with the Regional Operations teams regarding new instructions and handover. Identify the new Property Manager and his Area/Regional Manager who will 'own' the site operationally, and ensure they are fully engaged from the start and are planning to take on the site and the client/customer goals. Arrange an intensive 'Four Pillars' Due Diligence site inspection and identify a complete list of requirements for a successful mobilisation covering Strong Health & Safety, High Site Standards, Great Customer Communications, and Healthy Estate Finances. The Due Diligence also to extend to the further eight pillars of asset management, and how to interface well with the client up to, during, and after mobilisation. Include all legal aspects of set up (Lease, management agreement, data required to set up perfectly n Qube, Coupa P2P, etc.) Prepare a project plan, with the incoming Property Manager, on what needs to be in place by the day of handover, and the immediate post-handover actions at the site, with customers, and with the client. Manage the gathering of data and all cross-company workload so that the scheme is set up perfectly from handover at Day One, and that the client and the customers have been communicated with and realistic expectations set of how the site will be managed and improved. Work with H&S to ensure any safety issues are addressed commensurate with their urgency. Make sure there is a multi-year asset plan for the incoming site agreed with the client and handed over to the Property Manager. Ensure the set of up supplier contracts to provide agreed management services; liaising with external contractors to ensure work is completed to the standards required. Ensure a good customer 'welcome' process with a strong communication plan for the first twelve months. Extend this also to regular client communication. Ensure Client Accounts team set up, prepare, and manage service charge budgets and accounts. Identify any TUPE/staff issues and manage with HR, ensuring new staff receive a good welcome to FirstPort in the lead up to, and on, Day One. Ensure they receive induction, H&S and any other training needs and provide support to meet those needs. Conduct a post-mobilisation review after six months to ensure any drift from the client/custome

Interested in a freelance role for a main contractor for the next 6 months? Have you got experience delivering groundwork's and surfacing packages? Then read on! We are currently searching for a Site Engineer to work on a large Civil Engineering project for a Tier 1 main contractor client of ours..... click apply for full job details

Interested in a freelance role for a main contractor for the next 6 months? Have you got experience delivering groundwork's and surfacing packages? Then read on! We are currently searching for a Site Engineer to work on a large Civil Engineering project for a Tier 1 main contractor client of ours..... click apply for full job details

Job Title: Project Co-Ordinator - FPR 397 PC Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Reference: FPR 397 PC Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 + Benefits Working hours: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm (35 hours per week) Role overview: We are looking for a new Projects Co-ordinator to join our Major Works department. This role forms a part of a dynamic inventive and fast paced team, where you will provide a professional business to business customer service to all internal departments, residents and contractors, whilst managing the long term projects portfolio. Major Works department are responsible for managing major works projects utilising Section 20 guidance throughout the FirstPort portfolio of developments. Working closely with Contract Coordinators, Property Managers and the wider business the project Co-Ordinator will ensure that data input and programming management is of the highest standard thus ensuring FirstPort's Major Works programme is managed to the highest statutory legislation possible. The role requires flexibility and adaptability as the Major Works team take responsibility for wider statutory requirements and major works projects including Health and Safety Management. What you'll be doing: Managing the progression of major works projects, through all stages of the section 20 process Highlight and resolve blockages / issues within the lifecycle of each project Work on a balanced caseload of individual projects, as part of the existing team To ensure effective and timely updates to the Property Manager on any development specific issues relating to the major works and long term projects To effectively collaborate with the Customer Service and Operations Departments and to share development specific knowledge and information in relation to long term projects To ensure written communication is processed and responded to professionally and in accordance with targets and service level agreements set by the MS management team To take responsibility and ownership of individual workload, ensuring that all tasked work relating to major works/long term projects from Property Managers, residents, contractors or any other customer is undertaken in accordance with the service level agreement Who you'll be report to: Major Works Team Leader What skills we're looking for: Essential: Data input skills to an intermediate level, an understanding of the Property Management sector Desirable: Statutory compliance understanding of Section 20 requirements in a hard services built environment Desirable: Knowledge of the section 20 consultation process, Facilities Management, Managing Agent or a closely related property discipline, Health and Safety and workplace legislation and Procurement methods processes Personal qualities You are dynamic, driven and ambitious, with a strong emphasis on customer service Demonstrates self-discipline and flexibility as well as resilience in the face of conflicting demands on time, workload and customer satisfaction A professional, self-motivated individual, who is willing to learn and develop and is now seeking a new challenge Excellent communicator with skills that engage customers, verbally and in writing Able to work as an individual and as part of a team Attention to detail and practical approach Able to work on more than one project at a time Negotiation skills and ability to deliver ideas to others Able to work to tight deadlines Think creatively in resolving problems