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Apprenticeships

Junior Estate Agent Apprentice
KINGSWOOD OF BASILDON LTD
Basildon (SS14 1ET)
Distance 1.5 miles
Start date 22 June 2026
Training course Junior estate agent (level 2)
Wage £16,640 a year
Closes on Friday 19 June 2026
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Apprentice Paint Technician
AUTO BODY LANGUAGE LIMITED
Basildon (SS16 4SW) and 3 other locations
Distance 3.0 miles
Start date 7 September 2026
Training course Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Wage £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Closes in 17 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
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Contact Centre Advisor Apprentice (Pitsea)
PEABODY TRUST
Basildon (SS13 3DU)
Distance 3.4 miles
Start date 22 July 2026
Training course Customer service specialist (level 3)
Wage £24,479 a year
Closes in 9 days (Thursday 21 May 2026)
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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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Apprentice Quoting and Query Coordinator
PERI LIMITED
Essex (CM13 3JZ)
Distance 5.5 miles
Start date 15 June 2026
Training course Customer service specialist (level 3)
Wage £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
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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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Apprentice Early Years Educator, Basildon 05BN
SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
Essex (SS16 5NP)
Distance 1.8 miles
Start date 1 June 2026
Training course Early years educator (level 3)
Wage £22,000 a year
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Customer Service Representative Apprenticeship - Essex
Kompare Limited
Unit 8 Saxon House, Upminster (RM14 3PJ)
Distance 5.4 miles
Start date 10 June 2026
Training course Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Wage £16,640 a year
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Chef Apprenticeship
George and Dragon Mountnessing - Brentwood
294 Roman Road (CM15 0TZ)
Distance 6.2 miles
Start date 10 June 2026
Training course Production chef (level 2)
Wage £16,926 a year
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Apprentice HGV Technician

Fleetright Limited – Wickford (SS12 9JQ)
Start date: 3 August 2026
Wage: £17,680 – £28,089.10 a year
Closes: 1 June 2026
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Level 3 Engineering Machining Technician Apprentice

Southfields Engineering Ltd – Essex (CM11 2PZ)
Start date: 1 August 2026
Wage: £16,640 a year
Closes: 15 July 2026
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Apprentice Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET)

Statera Energy Operations Limited – East Tilbury (RM18 8QR)
Start date: 1 September 2026
Wage: £14,976 a year
Closes: 29 May 2026
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Apprentice Support Administrator

CLS Money Ltd – Essex (SS6 7XF)
Start date: 18 May 2026
Wage: £16,510 a year
Closes: 15 May 2026
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IT - Network Engineer Apprentice
VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED
Brentwood (CM15 0HA)
Distance 8.8 miles
Start date 8 June 2026
Training course Network engineer (level 4)
Wage £18,000 a year
Closes on Tuesday 2 June 2026
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Trading Standards Professional Apprentice
Thurrock Council
Essex (RM17 6SL)
Distance 8.4 miles
Start date 3 August 2026
Training course Trading standards professional (level 6)
Wage £24,522 a year
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IT Apprentice
ESERVE-IT LTD
Brentwood (CM15 0HA)
Distance 8.8 miles
Start date 26 May 2026
Training course Network engineer (level 4)
Wage £19,000 a year
Closes in 17 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
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Apprentice Nursery Nurse
Little Angels Day Nursery
Tilbury (RM18 8SB)
Distance 6.7 miles
Start date 1 July 2026
Training course Early years practitioner (level 2)
Wage £12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
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Learning Support Assistant Apprentice
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Essex (SS8 9DP)
Distance 8.0 miles
Start date 8 June 2026
Training course Teaching assistant (level 3)
Wage £13,520 a year
Closes in 20 days (Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
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Aspiring Leisure Professional Apprenticeship
Impulse Leisure
South Ockendon (RM15 4PX)
Distance 8.6 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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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Care Leaver Civil Service Internship Scheme 2026 An 18-month paid internship within a government department at AO or EO level, open to care leavers aged 18–30 as of 31st May 2026. Designed to build skills and move towards sustained employment. 📅 Closes: Sunday 31st May 2026 🔗 https://mycovenant.org.uk/opportunities/dfe-civil-service-internship/

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Local Jobs

COUNCIL & PUBLIC SECTOR

Basildon Council – Current Vacancies Basildon Council is currently recruiting for several roles including a Sweeper Driver LGV (CPC qualification required), Activity Centre Support Officer (part-time, full UK driving licence required), Outreach and Engagement Officer (part-time) and Sheltered Housing Officers (full-time and part-time available). 🔗 https://basbcli.webitrent.com/basbcli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?wvid=7164787PyS

CARE, HEALTH & COMMUNITY

Home Helps – Essex Home Help Service (Multiple Essex Areas) A registered charity needs compassionate Home Helps to support elderly and vulnerable people across Essex with light housework, shopping, errands and companionship. No personal care involved. Mon–Fri only, no evenings or weekends. 💷 Flexible | 4–16 hrs/week | Mileage & travel time paid | 🚗 Own car essential 📩 [email protected] (include your preferred area)

Registered Care / Learning Disabilities Manager – Pineapple Care A full-time registered manager is needed to lead a care or learning disabilities service at Pineapple Care. 📞 01375 808303 | 📩 [email protected] 

Weekend Care Assistant – Beaumont Home Care (Brentwood/Basildon/Chelmsford) A caring and reliable weekend Care Assistant is needed for alternate Saturdays and/or Sundays supporting clients across Brentwood, Basildon and Chelmsford. 🕒 07:00–15:00 or 15:00–22:00 | 🚗 Must drive 📩 [email protected] 

OFFICE, ADMIN & PROFESSIONAL

Artworker – Basildon A creative Artworker is needed for a busy permanent role working on customer artwork, branded products, print, embroidery, signage and merchandise using Canva or Photoshop. 💷 £26,000–£28,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri | 09:00–17:00 📩 [email protected] 

Engineer Coordinator – Basildon This role will involve supporting an Account Manager with the scheduling and coordination of Technicians across the UK, helping ensure works are planned efficiently and the acount is run smoothly.Previous experience coordinating Engineers or Technicians is essential. Administration and scheduling experience. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Confident using computer systems and databases. UK geographical knowledge would be advantageous 💷 £30,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri | To apply, please send your CV to Claire Murrell [email protected]

Internal Sales – Basildon A leading UK-based supplier and distributor specialising in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products is seeking internal Sales Managers support and help facilitate the development of new business as well as maintaining and maximising existing business. 💷 £28,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri | To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

Office Administrator – Billericay You’ll be responsible for managing import movements from the initial pre-arrival stage through to final clearance and release. The role requires close attention to detail to ensure all operational steps, paperwork, costing, and communication are handled accurately and within the required timeframes.. 💷 £28,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri | Import Coordinator at Streamline Services Consultancy Limited - Basildon, Essex | jobmove

Import Coordinator – Basildon An experienced Office Administrator is needed to schedule works, support contractors and engineers, process invoices and keep a friendly Billericay business running smoothly. 💷 £27,000–£28,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri 📩 [email protected] 

Graphic Designer / Artworker – Essex A talented Graphic Designer is needed with Adobe Creative Suite skills to work across print and digital projects in a fast-paced environment. 🕒 Full-time | 09:00–17:00 | Competitive salary 📩 [email protected] 

Internal Sales – SK Sales / Airvance Group (Basildon, SS13) A driven Internal Sales professional is needed to manage and grow accounts for a leading HVAC products supplier, working across new and existing business. 🕒 Full-time | Mon–Fri | In person | Permanent 📩 [email protected] 

Accounts Payable Administrator – Rayleigh (Short-Term Contract) An experienced Accounts Payable Administrator is needed immediately to run the purchase ledger function using Sage. Must be available to start within two weeks. 💷 Up to £35,000 (DOE) | 🕒 Mon–Fri | 2–3 month contract 📞 01268 971950 | 📩 [email protected] 

MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING

Production Operative – Tractor Plants (Basildon) A mechanically experienced operative is needed for an immediate start at Tractor Plants Basildon. 💷 £13.00/hr | 🕒 Mon–Thu 06:45–15:45 | Fri 06:45–11:45 📱 Text "TRACTOR" to 07967104188

Asbestos Removal Operative – Essex A reliable and hardworking operative is needed for a family-run asbestos removal company — full training provided, no experience necessary. Must be 18+ with a driving licence. 💷 £125/day (trainee) rising to approx. £45,000 (qualified) | 🚗 Driving licence essential 📩 Message directly for details

Soup / Broth Production Operative – Spring Broth Various production roles are available at a growing FMCG food business with flexible shift patterns to suit. Own transport essential due to location. Summer work also available. 🕒 Various shifts Mon–Sat | 📩 [email protected] | 📞 07961 006337

Yard Operative – Canvey Island (Temp to Perm) Yard Operatives are needed for an immediate start on Monday, with the possibility of going permanent. 💷 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00 start 📱 Call 07377792109 or text "YARD"

Line Operatives – Warley (CM13) Line Operatives are needed for ongoing production line work just off the A127 in Warley. Own transport essential due to location. Immediate starts available. 💷 £12.71/hr | 🕒 Mon–Fri 📞 01268 567000 | 📱 WhatsApp: 07917 890067

Multiple roles – Battlesbridge (Driver / Workshop Hand, Shot Blaster, Workshop Hand, Powder coater) Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm. Overtime available. If you’re interested or know someone who may be a good fit, send us a message or email your CV over to [email protected]

DRIVING & LOGISTICS

Executive Chaffeur - Wickford (FT/PT available) Viceroy is currently seeking experienced, career chauffeurs to join our team.This is not a taxi or ride-hailing role. We are looking for individuals who understand the standards required in executive transport. Please apply only if you have 2years + chauffeur or executive driving experience and are seeking a long-term, professional role. When applying, include a brief summary of your experience working with corporate or private clients.
📧 [email protected]

HGV Class 2 Drivers – Braintree (Temp) HGV 2 Drivers ideally with a Hiab licence are needed for temporary work in Braintree. Early starts required. 💷 £19.95/hr | 🕒 06:30 starts 📩 [email protected] 

Account Manager – Wickford (Logistics) An experienced Account Manager with a 3PL or logistics background is needed for a permanent role managing client relationships within a logistics operation. 💷 £32,000 | 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00–17:00 📩 [email protected] | 📞 01702 987900

Driver – Simply Washrooms (Essex) Drivers are needed to join the Simply Washrooms team. 📞 07480 637037

TRADES & CONSTRUCTION

Trainee Blinds Installer – John's Blinds (Wickford) A reliable and practical trainee is needed to learn the blinds and curtains trade alongside experienced installers. Full training provided. Clean driving licence essential. 🕒 Full-time | PAYE | Long-term career opportunity 📩 [email protected] 

Landscapers – Blue Stag Landscapes (Supervisor & Operative) Supervisor and Operative positions are available with a landscaping company. Valid CSCS card required. Company van provided depending on position. 📩 [email protected] 

RETAIL & SEASONAL

Summer Staff – Red Oak Wear Summer shop and online despatch staff are needed with flexibility to work varying shifts including Saturdays throughout the summer. Good numeracy and attention to detail essential. 🔗 redoakwear.co.uk | 📩 [email protected] 

ANIMAL CARE

Animal Caregiver & Volunteer/Community Manager – Hopefield Animal Sanctuary Two passionate individuals are needed — an Animal Caregiver for Fridays to Sundays and a full-time Volunteer & Community Manager to grow and support the volunteer community. 🔗 hopefield.org.uk/careers 

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

Primary & Secondary Tutors – Top Class Tutors (Essex) Tutors are needed for face-to-face or online sessions with flexible availability and competitive pay. Help students build confidence and achieve their potential. 📩 [email protected] | 📞 07930 998505

Deputy Manager – Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery (Upminster) An experienced nursery Deputy Manager with a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification is needed for a permanent full-time role in Upminster. 💷 £37,500 | 🕒 40 hrs/week | Mon–Fri 📩 [email protected] 

Temporary Nursery Assistants – Essex & Cambridgeshire Nursery assistants are needed urgently across Essex and Cambridgeshire with priority shifts in CB1, PE27, CM23 and IG9. Full and part-time shifts available with immediate starts. 📞 07756 057353 | 📩 [email protected] | 🔗 tinies.com 

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Adult Skills Drop-In – Pathways (Basildon), Every Wednesday from 13th May South Essex College's Workforce Adult Skills team are resuming weekly drop-ins at Pathways every Wednesday from 10:00am, starting 13th May. Two types of free accredited courses are available for anyone aged 19+: iLearn classroom-based courses (free for those on unemployment benefit) covering Construction/CSCS, Health & Social Care, Security/SIA, Business Admin, Forklift, Teaching Assistant and more; and iStudy online courses (free to anyone 19+ with the right to work in the UK) covering Team Leadership, Event Planning, Counselling Skills, Bookkeeping, Cyber Security, Understanding Autism and more. 📍 Pathways, Basildon | 🕒 Wednesdays from 10:00am

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Working With Children Jobs Fair – Pathways (Basildon), Thursday 21st May Pathways is hosting its annual jobs fair dedicated to roles working with children, including nurseries, forest pre-school, sports clubs, teaching assistants, childminding, school crossing patrol and more. Booking to attend is encouraged. 📍 Basildon Centre Entrance, SS14 1DL | 🕒 12:00–13:00 | Thursday 21st May 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-with-children-jobs-fair-tickets-1988978458110

That’s all folks,

Ada