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Blue light card holder available. 4% off at Tesco, & similar supermarkets (subject to T&C’s).\nFree lunch and dinner on site as supplied by the kitchen\nDiscount for the gym located on the business park. (Bedford Gym & Swim).\nVetting and checks:\nA possible vetting process will take place before employment can commence. This process may take up to three months to complete, but usually less than 4-6 weeks. Dispensation may be applied discretionary once DBS is obtained.\nLet’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.\nA little bit about us:\nAt Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. 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