03/06/26 latest jobs in and around Basildon

Fresh Jobs and Apprenticeship Openings

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June 04, 2026

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Hello Basildon,

Apologies for the late installation of this week’s newsletter - hopefully it’s worth it as there are lots of open positions in the area!

P.S. Know someone searching for work? Forward this to them. It could be exactly what they’ve been waiting for. Without further ado…

Apprenticeships

 Repairs Inspector Apprentice

Company: PEABODY TRUST
Location: Basildon (SS13 3DU) and 1 other location
Distance: 3.4 miles
Start Date: 20 July 2026
Training Course: Customer Service Specialist (Level 3)
Wage: £26,400 per year
Closing Date: 5 June 2026 (in 3 days)
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Business Administrator Apprentice

Company: Sanctuary Group
Location: Basildon (SS13 1FG)
Distance: 3.5 miles
Start Date: 16 June 2026
Training Course: Business Administrator (Level 3)
Wage: £18,720 per year
Closing Date: 9 June 2026 (in 7 days)
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Recruiter Apprentice

Company: Select Engineering Limited
Location: Chelmsford (CM3 8DQ)
Distance: 6.5 miles
Start Date: 29 June 2026
Training Course: Recruiter (Level 3)
Wage: £14,560 per year
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Posted: 27 May 2026

SHEQ Advisor Apprentice

Company: Core Highways Group
Location: Chelmsford (CM2 8LP) and 4 other locations
Distance: 7.3 miles
Start Date: 22 June 2026
Training Course: Safety, Health and Environment Technician (Level 3)
Wage: £23,000 per year
Closing Date: 7 June 2026 (in 5 days)
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Business Administrator Apprentice

Company: Sanctuary Group
Location: Rayleigh (SS6 7NY)
Distance: 7.9 miles
Start Date: 16 June 2026
Training Course: Business Administrator (Level 3)
Wage: £18,720 per year
Closing Date: 9 June 2026 (in 7 days)

 Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

Company: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Location: Essex (SS8 9DP)
Distance: 8.0 miles
Start Date: 22 June 2026
Training Course: Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Wage: £13,520 per year
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
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Apprentice Customs Clearance Coordinator

IT Apprentice

Company: ESERVE-IT LTD
Location: Brentwood (CM15 0HA)
Distance: 8.8 miles
Start Date: 30 June 2026
Training Course: Network Engineer (Level 4)
Wage: £19,000 per year
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
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Apprentice Assistant, SS14 3DT

Start Date: 1 September 2026
Training Course: Construction site supervisor (Level 4)
Wage: Competitive
Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm
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Recruiter Apprentice – ATHONA LIMITED
Location: Essex (CM14 4HG)
Distance: 6.1 miles
Start Date: 29 June 2026
Training Course: Recruiter (Level 3)
Wage: £16,640 a year
Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm
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Apprentice Contracts Team Administrator – FURN CONTRACTS LTD
Location: Essex (SS14 3EQ)
Distance: 2.8 miles
Start Date: 15 June 2026
Training Course: Business administrator (Level 3)
Wage: £14,560 to £23,132.20 a year
Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Apply here 

Business Administration Apprenticeship – ATL HAULAGE CONTRACTORS LTD
Location: Pacific Avenue (SS17 9FA)
Distance: 5.0 miles
Start Date: 22 June 2026
Training Course: Business administrator (Level 3)
Wage: £18,000 a year
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Apply here

Apprentice Dental Nurse - Brentwood – SMILEHQ
Location: Brentwood (CM14 4RR)
Distance: 6.2 miles
Start Date: 15 June 2026
Training Course: Dental nurse (Level 3)
Wage: £12,480 a year
Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
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Early Years Educator Apprentice – Tiny Treasures Day Nursery
Location: Pilgrims Hatch (CM15 9JG)
Distance: 7.3 miles
Start Date: 2 July 2026
Training Course: Early years educator (Level 3)
Wage: £15,444 a year
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Apply here

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Aspiring Leisure Professional Apprenticeship
Impulse Leisure
Stanford-le-Hope (SS17 7NB)
Distance 3.6 miles
Start date 1 July 2026
Training course Leisure team member (level 2)
Wage £15,442.32 a year
Closes on Sunday 28 June 2026
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International Freight Forwarder Apprenticeship – Level 3 (Basildon)

A hands-on apprenticeship covering sea freight, air freight, customs procedures and shipment coordination within a busy freight office environment. Structured training with real daily exposure to live shipments.

💷 £15,000 per annum

Basildon Paint Technician Apprentice
SOLUS (LONDON) LIMITED
Basildon (SS14 3BZ)
Distance 0.9 miles
Start date 3 August 2026
Training course Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Wage £16,640 a year
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Chef Apprenticeship
Harvester - Honey Pot - Basildon
Cranes Farm Road (SS14 3TJ)
Distance 1.6 miles
Start date 9 June 2026
Training course Production chef (level 2)
Wage £16,926 a year
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Groundworker Apprentice – CORE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTION LTD
Location: Ingatestone (CM4 9JS)
Distance: 7.9 miles
Start Date: 7 September 2026
Training Course: Groundworker (Level 2)
Wage: £18,200 a year
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Apply here

Operational Firefighter Apprentice – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Applications are open for people wanting to train as full-time firefighters across Essex. Full training, mentoring and wellbeing support provided. GCSE Grade 4+ in English and Maths and a full UK driving licence required.

£30,384 rising to £38,881 | Closes: 14 June 2026

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Local Jobs

Industrial, Warehouse & Logistics

FLT Counterbalance Driver – Basildon

Required from Thursday to the following Friday, starting 6:45am. Pay ranges from £13.50–£14.00/hr depending on experience.

  • To apply: Message or call 07967 104188

Warehouse Operatives, Admin Agents & Delivery Drivers – Essex

GR Employment is hiring across Essex. Warehouse Operatives from £13.02/hr, Admin/Operations Agents from £13.55/hr, and Courier/Van Drivers from £14.25/hr.

3.5T Water Delivery Driver – Laindon, Essex

Covering deliveries across Essex, Kent and London. Pay is £16.48/hr (Umbrella PAYE), weekly paid, Monday to Friday, 8:00am starts. Immediate start available with a temp-to-perm opportunity. Previous 3.5T driving experience and physical fitness for manual handling required.

  • To apply: Text or WhatsApp 07359 381691 with the code water201

Taxi / Minibus Drivers – Corringham, Essex

LCM Services Essex is looking for drivers with a council taxi badge (or willingness to obtain one). Must drive manual vehicles and be available most days, evenings and weekends. Must be over 21 for insurance purposes.

Stock & Inventory Controller – Rainham, Essex

Full-time, 9am–5pm, permanent role with a fuel business. Responsibilities include stock reconciliation, invoicing, supplier invoice matching and general admin. Background in logistics, transport, depot or fuel environments preferred. Full UK driving licence required due to location.

LGV Instructors (x2) – South Essex College / Essex Driving School

A DVSA accredited training school is recruiting 1 Full-Time and 1 Self-Employed LGV Instructor to deliver funded and non-funded LGV programmes including Cat C, Cat CE, CPC and practical driver training. Candidates must be experienced in LGV instruction and knowledgeable in DVSA standards.

  • To apply: Apply via the link provided on their channels or contact directly for an informal chat.

Warehouse Operative – Basildon (Immediate Start)

Experienced Warehouse Operatives with handheld scanner experience are needed for immediate starts at a fast-paced Basildon warehouse. Pay is £12.71/hr.

  • To apply: Call 01268 567000 or WhatsApp 07917 890067

Warehouse Operative – Wickford (Temp to Perm)

Full-time Warehouse Operatives are needed in Wickford with no weekend working included and flexible shift pattern options. Pay is £12.71/hr.

  • To apply: Call 01268 282888 (Extrastaff)

Warehouse Supervisor – Southend-on-Sea

An experienced Warehouse Supervisor with a forklift licence is needed Mon–Fri. Own transport essential. Salary ranges from £32,000–£35,000.

Construction, Trades & Maintenance

Groundwork Labourers – Brentwood, Essex

Romax Solutions needs X2 groundwork labourers starting Monday for a 1-month contract. Pay is £16/hr for 9 hours paid per day.

  • To apply: WhatsApp or call 07432 031146

Skilled Labourer / Trainee Carpenter – Near Romford

Fire door assembly role starting 1st June. Permanent position with progression. Pay: £14.50–£16.50/hr (£31k–£33k) DOE. Some carpentry experience or an entry-level qualification required. Own transport essential. No CSCS card needed.

  • To apply: Call 07584 827701

CSCS Traffic Marshal – Basildon

One position available. Pay: £15/hr, hours 08:00–17:30. Ongoing work.

  • To apply: Message or call Sam on 07511 037709

Handy Person / Mobile Operative – South East & Essex

Permanent role, salary £38,000. Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, no weekends. Company van, tools, iPad, credit card, phone and uniform all provided. Covers general maintenance, emergency light testing, fire alarm checks, basic plumbing/electrical work, and decorating. Clean driving licence essential.

General Maintenance Operative – Leigh on Sea

Interviews this Friday. Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–4:30pm, Fri 8am–3:30pm (potential shift change to 4-on-4-off). Pay: £12.71/hr weekly. Duties include cleaning aircraft wheels/brakes and assembly/repair work. Full training provided. Some assembly or automotive experience required.

Rubber Matting Fitter – Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Self-employed position fitting rubber matting in stables, gyms and wash bays. Starting pay £15/hr. A full clean driving licence is essential. Experience preferred but training available. Must be able to get to Stanford-le-Hope each morning.

  • To apply: Call or message 07854 147252

Labourer – Basildon

No CSCS card required for this role.

  • To apply: Call 07415 343863

Care & Support Services

Flexible Care Assistant – Mornings, Evenings & Weekends | Essex

Beaumont Homecare is looking for compassionate care assistants to support clients in their own homes. Morning shifts from 7:00am and/or evening shifts finishing at 10:00pm, with weekend availability required. Full training, paid travel time and mileage provided. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.

Home Care Assistants – Rayleigh, Basildon & Surrounding Areas

Homelium Care Essex is recruiting home care assistants. Pay is £13/hr with paid travel time and 45p mileage. Full and part-time hours available. No experience needed — full training provided. Driving licence and own car required. No sponsorship offered.

Care Assistant (Flexible) – Beaumont Home Care (Essex)

A compassionate and reliable Care Assistant is needed for morning, evening and weekend shifts supporting clients in their own homes. Full training, paid travel and mileage provided. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.

Carer – Ohana Care (Billericay)

A kind and reliable Carer is needed for regular daily calls supporting two clients in Billericay, Monday to Friday and every other weekend. Good rate of pay and full training provided.

Cleaning & Domestic Services

Part-Time Evening Cleaner – Lake Meadows Business Park (Billericay)

A trustworthy and reliable key-holder Cleaner is needed for flexible evening work Mon–Thu. Cleaning experience preferred but not essential. Pay is £12.71/hr from 17:15 (2 hrs/night).

Cleaning Supervisor – Basildon, Billericay & Surrounding Areas

An experienced hands-on Cleaning Supervisor is needed to lead teams across multiple sites, carry out quality checks and train new starters. Must drive. Pay starts from £15/hr + mileage. Own vehicle essential.

Self-Employed Cleaner – Pitsea, Basildon or Chelmsford

A female self-employed cleaner is needed for a Saturday morning job in the Pitsea, Basildon or Chelmsford area.

  • To apply: Message 07360 889849

Cleaner – ZBCS (Zoe's Bespoke Cleaning Services)

3 days per week to start, with opportunity to build hours. Domestic cleaning role. Must be able to drive. Cleaning experience preferred.

  • To apply: Call/text Zoe on 07527 669106

Daily Cleaner – Laindon Medical Group

Monday to Friday, 6am–8am. Pay is £12.71/hr. Cleaning supplies provided. Work to strict infection control standards in a medical practice setting.

Residential Cleaners – Basildon, Billericay & Surrounding Areas | The Clean Leaf Company

Daytime hours between 9am–2pm, perfect for working around school hours. Pay is £14/hr. Eco and non-toxic cleaning company. Must drive and have access to a car. Cleaning experience preferred.

Retail & Customer Service

Part-Time Sales Colleague – Bonmarché, Basildon Town Square

Permanent part-time role, minimum 3 days per week including some weekends. Overtime available. Benefits include staff discount, clothing allowance, and a bonus scheme.

Trade Counter Assistant / Customer Service – Wickford

Interview slots available today. Salary: £30,000. Monday to Friday, no weekends. Knowledge of plumbing and heating products is an advantage but not essential — training provided. Ideal for someone with customer service experience and practical hands-on skills.

Pharmacy Counter Assistant – Shadforth Pharmacy (Billericay)

A part-time Pharmacy Counter Assistant is needed for a permanent role. Training available for suitable candidates. Immediate start if possible. Working 18.6 hrs/week avg across Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Saturdays.

  • To apply: Visit 25 Stock Road, Billericay or call 01277 652241

Order Fulfilment Staff – EMIA UK

Detail-oriented order fulfilment staff are needed Mon–Fri with some management experience preferred. Computer literacy and own transport required. Shifts: Mon 09:30–14:30 | Tue–Fri 10:00–14:30.

Hospitality & Food Production

Barista & Food Service – Enchanted Cottage Café, Billericay High Street

Full-time or part-time position starting in June. Responsibilities include preparing sandwiches and light food, serving drinks, maintaining hygiene standards and handling orders. Previous hospitality experience preferred.

Evening Sandwich Maker / Pastry Baker – South Woodham Ferrers

A kitchen team member is needed Sunday to Thursday, 16:00–22:00, preparing fresh pastries, baked goods and sandwiches for food trucks. No experience needed — full training provided. Salary: £20,000/yr. Immediate start available.

Morning Sandwich Maker / Pastry Baker – South Woodham Ferrers | Bread Box

Early morning role preparing pastries, baked goods and sandwiches for food trucks. Pay is £13/hr (£23,660/yr). Shifts: Sunday to Thursday, 21:00–04:00. Bank holidays off. Immediate start available. No experience needed — full training provided.

Education, Coaching & Tuition

Football Coaches (Lead & Assistant) – Havering, Brentwood & Basildon

The Football Fun Factory is hiring Lead and Assistant Coaches to support a local franchisee running children's football programmes. A football coaching qualification, first aid certification and valid DBS check are required.

Tutor – Flexible & Local

New Way Tuition is seeking tutors for weekly, long-term placements supporting young people. Pay ranges from £20–£25/hr.

That’s all folks,

Ada