02/09/26 Today's jobs in and around Basildon

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Opportunities – Mini Moments Nursery (Ingatestone) Childcare apprenticeship opportunities are available at Mini Moments Nursery in Ingatestone. 📩 [email protected] (CV and cover letter)

Account Manager Apprentice (Level 2)
Opulent Media Limited – Wickford
Wage: £14,560/year | Start: 1 October 2026
Course: Customer Service Practitioner
Closes: 30 September 2026
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Trainee Marketing Coordinator Apprentice (Level 3)
Red Snapper Recruitment Ltd – Nationwide
Wage: £26,000/year | Start: 21 September 2026
Course: Multi-Channel Marketer
Closes: 11 September 2026
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Apprentice Sales Executive (Level 4)
Guardian Display Ltd – Leigh-on-Sea
Wage: £21,000/year | Start: 21 September 2026
Course: Sales Executive
Closes: 10 September 2026
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Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3)
Tiny Treasures Day Nursery Ltd – Pilgrims Hatch
Wage: £15,444/year | Start: 1 November 2026
Course: Early Years Educator
Closes: 28 October 2026
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Leisure Team Member Apprentice (Level 2)
Sports and Leisure Management Ltd – Essex
Wage: £12,480–£19,827.60/year | Start: 26 October 2026
Course: Leisure Team Member
Closes: 30 September 2026
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Retail Degree Apprentice (Level 6)
WM Morrison Supermarkets – Nationwide
Wage: Competitive | Start: 1 September 2027
Course: Chartered Manager (Degree)
Closes: 1 December 2026
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Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)
Benyon Primary School – Essex
Wage: £13,520/year | Start: 19 September 2026
Course: Teaching Assistant
Closes: 12 September 2026
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Health and Social Care Support Worker Apprentice (Level 2)
Choice Support – Basildon
Wage: £25,998.96/year | Start: 2 October 2026
Course: Adult Care Worker
Closes: 25 September 2026
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Workshop Apprentice (Level 3)
Arc (UK) Systems Ltd – Basildon
Wage: £15,600/year | Start: 5 October 2026
Course: Information Communications Technician
Closes: 25 September 2026
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Apprentice Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Seymour House Ltd – Essex
Wage: £22,000/year | Start: 1 October 2026
Course: Early Years Educator
Closes: 30 September 2026
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HSQE & Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)
Aermec UK Ltd – Rochford
Wage: £15,600/year | Start: 5 October 2026
Course: Business Administrator
Closes: 18 September 2026
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Apprentice Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Seymour House Ltd – Wickford
Wage: £22,000/year | Start: 1 October 2026
Course: Early Years Educator
Closes: 30 September 2026
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Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Level 3)
Fiveways Municipal Vehicle Hire Limited – Basildon
Wage: £18,000/year | Start: 19 October 2026
Course: Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
Closes: 27 September 2026
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Trade Supplier Apprentice (Level 2)
FMG Repair Services Limited – Benfleet
Wage: £17,728.62/year | Start: 1 October 2026
Course: Trade Supplier
Closes: 30 September 2026
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Quality Control (QC) Analyst Apprentice (Level 3)
Macarthys Laboratories Limited – Romford
Wage: £20,500/year | Start: 19 October 2026
Course: Laboratory Technician
Closes: 27 September 2026
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Apprentice Recruitment Resourcer (Level 3)
Complete Security Recruitment Ltd – Hornchurch
Wage: £18,000/year | Start: 14 September 2026
Course: Recruiter
Closes: 11 September 2026
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International Freight Forwarding Apprentice – Air & Sea (Level 3)
DSV (Ocean) – Purfleet-on-Thames
Wage: £17,680/year | Start: 28 September 2026
Course: International Freight Forwarding Specialist
Closes: 18 September 2026
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Customer Service Apprentice (Level 3)
FMG Repair Services Limited – Benfleet
Wage: £17,728.62/year | Start: 1 October 2026
Course: Customer Service Specialist
Closes: 30 September 2026
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Business Admin Apprentice (Level 3)
Minerva Fire & Security Ltd – Wickford
Wage: £15,600/year | Start: 1 October 2026
Course: Business Administrator
Closes: 30 September 2026
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Apprentice Dental Nurse (Level 3)
SIA Banstead Limited – Stanford-le-Hope
Wage: £12,480/year | Start: 2 October 2026
Course: Dental Nurse
Closes: 1 October 2026
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Local Jobs

CARE, HEALTH & COMMUNITY

Home Care Assistant – Flexible Hours | Beaumont Home Care Beaumont Home Care is hiring kind, caring individuals to support clients with weekday and weekend shifts. Provides paid travel time, 35p per mile allowance, and full training/support (no prior experience needed). Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. To apply: Call 01277 356645 or email your CV to [email protected]

Wellbeing Worker – CHESS Homeless (Chelmsford, Needed ASAP) A Wellbeing Worker is needed to support individuals experiencing homelessness to improve their wellbeing, build resilience and move towards independent living. 🔗 chesshomeless.org/job-vacancies 

Support Workers – CHESS Homeless (Chelmsford, Needed ASAP) Support Workers are needed to help individuals rebuild their lives after homelessness, providing practical, responsive guidance in a safe and supportive environment. 🔗 chesshomeless.org/job-vacancies 

OFFICE, ADMIN & PROFESSIONAL

Recruitment Resourcer – Entry-Level | Basildon An entry-level resourcer opportunity with 1st Step Solutions based in their Basildon office. No prior recruitment experience is required; the role is suited for candidates with a positive attitude, strong personality, and eagerness to learn. To apply: Email your CV to Davinia Farr at [email protected]

Service Advisor – £30,000+ per year | Laindon, Basildon An immediate-start role with Advanced Service Centre, an expanding independent workshop. Responsibilities include customer service from booking to vehicle collection, managing workloads, and explaining technical work clearly. Hours run Monday–Friday (8:00am–5:30pm) and Saturday (8:00am–1:00pm) on a 1-in-1-out rota. Requires previous motor trade experience and strong vehicle repair knowledge. To apply: Email [email protected] or call 01268 206600

Resource & Project Administrator – Part-Time | West Horndon A proactive administrative role helping coordinate projects, resource planning, timesheets, deadline tracking, and invoicing details. Runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Requires strong organization, detail-oriented tracking, and confident communication; prior experience in architecture, construction, or design is preferred but not essential. To apply: Email your CV to Chloe Harvey at [email protected]

Business Development Manager – £35,000–£50,000 basic + Bonus + Car/Allowance | East London & Essex An outbound sales role for an established business winning new accounts across East London, Essex, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include door-opening, relationship building, and closing deals. Requires mandatory prior sales experience in waste management, skip hire, recycling, construction services, plant hire, or aggregates. To apply: Email your CV directly to Hawkes Resourcing Group at [email protected]

Transport Planner / Administrator – Basildon An experienced Transport Planner or Administrator is needed to support a busy transport operation in Basildon, covering route planning, driver monitoring, compliance and transport admin. Transport planning experience highly desirable. 💷 £16.48/hr (Umbrella PAYE) | 🕒 Mon–Fri | 09:00–17:00 📩 [email protected] | 📱 WhatsApp/call Marc: 07359 381691

Office Administrator – CHESS Homeless (Chelmsford, Full-Time, Needed ASAP) A full-time Office Administrator is needed to support the Services Manager with records, coordination, meetings and secure information management. 🔗 chesshomeless.org/job-vacancies 

Port Operator – Container Haulage (Stanford-le-Hope, Permanent) A Port Operator is needed for a permanent full-time role in container haulage. 💷 £35,000–£45,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00–18:00 🔗 cv-library.co.uk/job/225554514/port-operator 

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Part-Time Cook – Club Kingswood, Basildon (approx. 17 hrs/week) An experienced cook is needed for breakfast and light lunch service on alternating Friday and weekend shifts. 💷 £15/hr + full Club Kingswood membership 🕒 Fri 10:00–15:00 | Sat & Sun 09:00–15:00 (one week on, one week off) 📩 [email protected] 

Chef – Bee Shed Coffee House (Lathcoats Farm, Galleywood, Full-Time) A passionate and experienced Chef is needed for a full-time role in a busy farm café baking cakes, producing homemade food and working with local suppliers. Three Saturdays per month included. 🕒 07:30–15:00 | 37.5 hrs/week | Closed Sundays & bank holidays 🔗 Apply via https://406b8a29021538.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/31BKHAM1ycoFb3pj0obUxxDYxbp.

Bar Staff – Essex Venue (Mature, 25+, Evenings) Mature and reliable bar staff aged 25+ are needed for weekday evening and weekend shifts. 🕒 Mon–Fri 18:00–23:00 | Sat–Sun various (18+ and 25+ shifts available) 📞 Justine or James: 01268 711875

Waiters & Waitresses – Hornchurch Experienced waiting staff are needed to join a restaurant team in Hornchurch. 📩 [email protected] 

Weekend Bar & Retail Assistant – Liquorice (Shenfield) A Weekend Bar & Retail Assistant is needed at Liquorice in Shenfield. 📩 [email protected] (CV with short cover letter)

Front of House Staff – The Lounge (Ingatestone) Front of House staff are needed at The Lounge wine bar in Ingatestone. 📩 [email protected] 

Staff – Hepburns Food & Hamburger by Hepburns (Shenfield) Two new team members are needed for Hepburns Food and Hamburger by Hepburns in Shenfield. 📩 [email protected] or deliver CV in person

Pumpkin Patch Event Team – Seasonal (October 2026) | Brentwood Farmer Scott’s Pumpkin Patch is recruiting enthusiastic, customer-focused event staff for their busy seasonal patch on Coxtie Green Road (CM14 5RH). Duties involve outdoor event support, customer service, technology use, and handling busy peak periods. Requires a positive attitude, outdoor readiness, and weekday/half-term availability throughout October. Experience in events, retail, or hospitality is preferred but not essential. To apply: Complete the application form via Farmer Scott's Pumpkin Patch Application

RETAIL & CUSTOMER SERVICE

Florist / Shop Assistant – The Ginger Tree (Ingatestone, 2–3 Days/Week) A Florist or Shop Assistant is needed for 2–3 days per week at The Ginger Tree in Ingatestone. 📩 [email protected] | or pop in for a chat

WAREHOUSE, DRIVING & LOGISTICS

Counterbalance FLT Driver – GBN Staffing (Basildon, Ongoing) A reliable Counterbalance FLT Driver is needed for an ongoing assignment in Basildon. 💷 £13.50/hr | 🕒 Mon–Wed | 06:00–18:00 📞 01268 567000 | 📩 [email protected] 

Warehouse Operatives – GBN Staffing (Basildon, Ongoing) Reliable Warehouse Operatives are needed for an ongoing Mon–Fri assignment in Basildon. 💷 £12.71/hr | 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00–17:00 📞 01268 567000 | 📩 [email protected] 

Warehouse Operatives – Flexible Hours | Basildon and the Southeast Various warehouse roles available with GBN Staffing offering weekly pay, pension contributions, and flexible hours to suit your work-life balance. Duties include general warehouse tasks, workstation upkeep, and supporting operational needs. Some site locations require personal transport. To apply: Call 01268 567000 or email [email protected]

CAT C HGV Driver – Technically Unique (Basildon Area) An experienced Cat C HGV Driver with valid CPC and Digi Card is needed to support delivery and collection of equipment across the UK. Tail lift experience advantageous. 💷 Competitive (DOE) | Fixed contract 📩 [email protected] | 📞 0208 058 2428 | 🔗 technicallyunique.co.uk 

Driver Rep – Essex (Full-Time) A driver rep with good local knowledge is needed. Surveying and estimating training provided. Own car essential. 💷 £20,000–£30,000 📞 01923 901630 (10:00–16:00)

FLT Drivers – £12.71–£17.83 per hour | Tilbury Shift options cover AM (07:00–16:00, £12.71/hr) or PM (14:00–23:00 Mon–Thu / 12:00–21:00 Fri, £13.00/hr increasing to £14.15 after 12 weeks). Duties include order picking, warehouse tasks, and working at height. Valid, expired, or in-house FLT tickets considered; newly qualified drivers are welcome. Overtime pays £17.83/hr. To apply: Email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07719 032 601

Warehouse Order Pickers – £13.00–£17.83 per hour | Tilbury A 40-hour weekly role running Monday–Thursday (19:00–04:00) and Friday (16:00–01:00). Pay starts at £13.00/hr, rising to £14.15/hr after 12 weeks, with overtime at £17.83/hr. Requires essential prior warehouse or order-picking experience. To apply: Email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07719 032 601

Warehouse / MHE Operators – £13.00–£17.83 per hour | West Thurrock Night-shift position running Sunday–Thursday (22:00–07:00). Tasks include MHE/FLT operation, loading/unloading, pallet prep, and inventory checks. Pay starts at £13.00/hr, increases to £14.15/hr after 12 weeks, with overtime at £17.83/hr. Previous warehouse or MHE experience preferred. To apply: Email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07719 032 601

Bendi FLT Driver – £13.50–£14.00 per hour | DP World / Groupage Day shifts running Monday to Friday for a busy groupage operation. Responsible for loading, unloading, put-away, and stock movements. Must hold an essential Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer licence and live locally or have personal transport.To apply: Email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07719 032 601

Warehouse Order Pickers – £13.00–£17.83 per hour | Barking Late shifts (Mon–Fri, 13:00–22:00) or night shifts (Sun–Thu, 22:00–07:00) at a drinks distribution centre picking wine and alcohol by bottle, case, and pallet. Pay starts at £13.00/hr, increasing to £14.15/hr after 12 weeks with overtime at £17.83/hr. Features opportunities for FLT/VNA training.To apply: Email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07719 032 601

Van Drivers – £13.50 per hour | Thurrock Temporary-to-permanent role delivering wine and alcohol across London, with 7:00am starts, Monday to Friday. Requires a full UK driving licence (max 6 points), physical fitness, and an immediate start availability. To apply: Email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07719032601

TRADES & CONSTRUCTION

Experienced Ceramic Tilers – Billericay (Start Thursday 3 September) Experienced ceramic tilers with minimum 5 years' experience, CSCS Blue Card and own tools are needed for a Billericay project. Must be able to do mitre joints and work from technical drawings. 💷 Up to £240/day 📱 WhatsApp Aidan: 07827 334803

MOT Tester (Full or Part-Time) – Weald Park Garage (Brentwood) A qualified Class 4 MOT Tester is needed due to a team member retiring at a well-established family-run garage in Brentwood. Flexible hours available. 💷 Competitive 📩 [email protected] 

Experienced Mechanic – Full-Time | Evans Motors (BRB Autos / Drapers Autos / Anchor Motors) A workshop role for an experienced mechanic across a family-run group of garages. Offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and an opportunity to run your own workshop. Includes a unique weekly bonus scheme paid every Saturday. To apply: WhatsApp or text 07506 597134

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

Nursery Manager & Area Manager – Early Links (Mountnessing, New Forest School Nursery) A brand new forest school-inspired nursery opening this Autumn in Mountnessing is recruiting a Nursery Manager and an Area Manager. Level 3+ qualification and managerial experience required. 💷 Nursery Manager: up to £45,000 | Area Manager: £50,000–£55,000 📩 [email protected] | 📞 07428 429515

SPORTS, EVENTS & LEISURE

Assistant Football Coach – Ferdinand Collective (Basildon, Chelmsford & Brentwood) An enthusiastic Assistant Coach is needed for weekends and after-school sessions across three areas. No need to know everything — the right attitude and passion to learn are what matter. 🕒 Approx. 10+ hrs/week | Weekends & after school 📩 [email protected] (CV and short cover note)

Pumpkin Patch Event Staff – Farmer Scott's (Coxtie Green, Brentwood, October 2026) Friendly and customer-focused event staff are needed throughout October, including half term. Previous experience in events, hospitality or retail preferred but not essential. Full training provided. 📍 Coxtie Green Rd, Brentwood, CM14 5RH 🔗 forms.gle/hZGvucWcVUbWX6kQ9 

CLEANING & FACILITIES

Self-Employed Domestic Cleaners – Clean Canvas UK Ltd (Essex) Experienced self-employed domestic cleaners with own vehicle are needed. Weekly pay, tips kept in full and paid trial day offered. 💷 £14–£15/hr + bonuses & tips | Weekly pay (every Monday) 📩 [email protected] 

Volunteering Community Projects

Skilled Engineering Volunteers – Basildon Miniature Railway (Wat Tyler Country Park) Practical volunteers with skills in mechanical engineering, fabrication, welding, machining, diesel engines, electrical systems or CAD are needed to help maintain and develop the 10¼ inch gauge railway. No railway experience needed. 🔗 Message via Facebook: facebook.com/share/1JfF9y4z8g 

Riding School & Stable Volunteer – Flexible | Wickford, Essex Join a friendly pony club team helping with grooming, tacking up, yard preparation, children’s pony parties, and lesson support. No previous horse experience is required; open to anyone aged 13+ (under 18s require parental consent). Great for school/college UCAS applications. To apply: Call: 07890 171470 or contact the club via their primary email channels.

That’s all folks,

Ada