14.1.26 Midweek Basildon jobs

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Apologies for the late delivery of this Wednesday’s job edition due to some jobs coming in quite late

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Apprenticeship

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 2EZ)
Dental nursing role with Smile Dental Centre (Mr Sanjay Sareen & Mr Sunny Sareen).
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 13 Feb 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 6 Feb 2026
Apply here

Leisure Team Member Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 3GR)
Leisure centre operations role with Sports and Leisure Management Ltd.
Wage: £14,943/year
Start: 2nd Mar 2026
Training: Leisure Team Member (L2)
Closes: 16th Feb 2026
Apply here

Business Administration Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 3EL)
Office administration role with Leonardo MW Ltd.
Wage: £21,000/year
Start: 1st Sep 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 27th Mar 2026
Apply here

Business Degree Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 3EL)
Chartered management training role with Leonardo MW Ltd.
Wage: £21,525/year
Start: 1st Sep 2026
Training: Chartered Manager (Degree L6)
Closes: 27th Feb 2026
Apply here

Digital Marketing Apprentice – Brentwood (CM15 8QF)
Digital marketing support role with 3Gi Technology Ltd.
Wage: £16,000/year
Start: 12 Feb 2026
Training: Multi-Channel Marketer (L3)
Closes: 2 Feb 2026
Apply here

Digital Marketing Apprentice (AI Division) – Brentwood (CM15 8QF)
AI-focused digital marketing role with 3Gi Technology Ltd.
Wage: £16,000/year
Start: 16 Feb 2026
Training: Multi-Channel Marketer (L3)
Closes: 2 Feb 2026
Apply here

IT Support Apprentice – Brentwood (CM15 8QF)
IT technical support role with 3Gi Technology Ltd.
Wage: £16,000/year
Start: 9 Feb 2026
Training: Information Communications Technician (L3)
Closes: 31 Jan 2026
Apply here

Electrician Apprentice – Stanford-le-Hope (SS17 0PY)
Electrical installation and maintenance role with Tarmac Trading Ltd.
Wage: £17,150/year
Start: 1 Sep 2026
Training: Installation & Maintenance Electrician (L3)
Closes: 27 Feb 2026
Apply here

Maintenance Fitter Apprentice – Stanford-le-Hope (SS17 0PY)
Mechanical fitting and maintenance role with Tarmac Trading Ltd.
Wage: £17,150/year
Start: 1 Sep 2026
Training: Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician (L3)
Closes: 27 Feb 2026
Apply here

Materials Operative Apprentice – Stanford-le-Hope (SS17 0PY)
Construction materials testing role with Tarmac Trading Ltd.
Wage: £17,150/year
Start: 1 Sep 2026
Training: Mineral & Construction Product Operative (L2)
Closes: 27 Feb 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Grays (RM17 5HH)
Dental nursing role with The Dental Practice.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 13 Mar 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 12 Mar 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Grays (RM17 5XY)
Dental nursing role with The Dental Practice.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 13 Mar 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 12 Mar 2026
Apply here

Trading Standards Professional Apprentice – Thurrock (RM17 6SL)
Trading standards enforcement role with Thurrock Council.
Wage: £14,526.20 – £23,492.04/year
Start: 30 Mar 2026
Training: Trading Standards Professional (Degree L6)
Closes: 1 Feb 2026
Apply here

Support Worker Apprentice – Benfleet (SS7 2EE)
Adult care support role with Oasis Care Services Ltd.
Wage: £18,158/year
Start: 11 Feb 2026
Training: Adult Care Worker (L2)
Closes: 4 Feb 2026
Apply here

Lead Support Worker Apprentice – Benfleet (SS7 2EE)
Senior adult care support role with Oasis Care Services Ltd.
Wage: £18,158/year
Start: 11 Feb 2026
Training: Lead Adult Care Worker (L3)
Closes: 4 Feb 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Rayleigh (SS6 7LJ)
Dental nursing role with The Dental Practice.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 13 Mar 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 12 Mar 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Hornchurch (RM12 4UH)
Dental nursing role with The Dental Practice.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 13 Mar 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 12 Mar 2026
Apply here

Clinical Administration Apprentice – Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 2SQ)
Hospital administration role with Chartwell Private Hospital & Diagnostics Ltd.
Wage: £17,667 – £28,571.40/year
Start: 2 Feb 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 26 Jan 2026
Apply here

Welder Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM3 5WA)
Engineering welding role with Salco Precision Engineering Ltd.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 26 Jan 2026
Training: Welder (L2)
Closes: 25 Jan 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 8HR)
Nursery childcare role with Little Faces Childcare Ltd.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 9 Feb 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 31 Jan 2026
Apply here

Vehicle Damage Technician Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM1 3AE)
Mechanical, electrical & trim repair role with Steer Automotive Group Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 6 Apr 2026
Training: MET Technician (L3)
Closes: 31 Mar 2026
Apply here

Vehicle Panel Repair Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM1 3AE)
Vehicle body repair role with Steer Automotive Group Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 6 Apr 2026
Training: Vehicle Panel Technician (L3)
Closes: 31 Mar 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 7NS)
Nursery childcare role with Meadgate Pre-School Nursery Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 1 Apr 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 31 Mar 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 7NS)
Nursery childcare role with Meadgate Pre-School Nursery Ltd.
Wage: £15,704 – £25,396.80/year
Start: 1 Sep 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 31 Jul 2026
Apply here

Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprentice – Essex (CM1 2QU)
Manufacturing engineering role with Teledyne UK Ltd.
Wage: £17,000/year
Start: 7 Sep 2026
Training: Manufacturing Engineer (Degree L6)
Closes: 2 Mar 2026
Apply here

Chef Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 6NL)
Kitchen and catering role with Miller & Carter – Chelmsford.
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 6 Mar 2026
Training: Production Chef (L2)
Closes: 27 Feb 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM1 1NZ)
Dental nursing role with IDH Group Ltd.
Wage: £15,704 – £25,396.80/year
Start: 27 Feb 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 26 Feb 2026
Apply here

Business Administration Apprentice – Barking (IG11 0FU)
School admin role with Riverside School.
Wage: £14,526.20/year
Start: 16 Feb 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 29 Jan 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Barking (IG11 0FJ)
Nursery childcare role with Excellence-Solutions Ltd.
Wage: £14,918.80/year
Start: 26 Jan 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 23 Jan 2026
Apply here

Nursery Assistant Apprentice – Barking (IG11 7SQ)
Nursery childcare support role with Rainbow Friends Childcare.
Wage: £7,852/year
Start: 11 Feb 2026
Training: Early Years Practitioner (L2)
Closes: 10 Feb 2026
Apply here

Local-ish Jobs

Operations Accounts Administrator – SS14 Monday–Friday 09:00–17:30. Organised and confident administrator needed for a busy office team. Role involves handling invoicing and finance queries, communicating with suppliers, and general administration. Requires previous office experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. Logistics experience is a bonus. Salary £24,000–£27,000 DOE. Apply via [email protected]

Childminding Assistant – Little Rainbows Full time 08:00–18:00 | 40hrs a week. Join an outstanding team working with children in a homely setting. Requires enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and a "get up and go" attitude to make each day wonderful. An in-date first aid and DBS is preferred. Apply at [email protected]

Early Years Practitioners (Level 2+) – Essex Various roles available. The Early Years Agency is seeking practitioners qualified to Level 2 and above who are looking for a new role or a change. Open to candidates based in Essex or willing to commute. Apply via 01245 823349 or [email protected]

Youth Work Intern – Barnbus (Basildon)

Full-time, paid internship through the Jack Petchey Foundation Internship Scheme. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with energy and a passion for working with young people who is looking to begin a career in Youth Work. The role involves supporting youth sessions and community programmes while gaining hands-on experience and training.
Closing date: 2 February 2026
Apply here: https://barnbus.org.uk/vacancies/

Production Operative – Basildon

Immediate start available.
Monday–Thursday 06:45–15:45 | Friday 06:45–11:45 (early finish).
This hands-on production role involves derusting and preparing parts, working on your feet and following quality and safety procedures. No experience required as full training is provided.
Apply via 01268 567000 or WhatsApp 07917 890067
www.gbnassociates.co.uk

Mechanical Fitter – Basildon (Tractor Plant) Monday to Friday 06:45 AM – 15:45 PM | £12.50 per hour A1 Personnel is now hiring for a Mechanical Fitter at a Tractor Plant. Text “Tractor” to 07967104188 to apply

Picking and Packing – Wickford Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 | Temp to perm Duties include reading picking lists, locating stock using codes, checking orders, and weighing/counting large quantities of stock. Requires previous experience, good English, an updated CV, and comfort working on ladders in a fast-paced environment. Text “Wickford” with your full name to 07967104188

Carers Voices Officer – Healthwatch Essex

Full-time role within the Information & Guidance Team supporting unpaid carers across Essex. The position focuses on listening to carers’ experiences, helping improve services and ensuring carers can access the right support.
Apply here: https://healthwatchessex.org.uk/get-involved/

Graduate Structural Engineer – Chelmsford

Full-time role working on residential structural design projects including extensions and new-build homes. You will work closely with senior engineers and architects while gaining hands-on experience from concept through to completion. This role suits a graduate keen to learn and grow within a supportive team.
Apply via [email protected] or [email protected]

CCDO Gold Card Operative – Laindon

Skilled demolition operative required for a reputable Essex-based company. This role involves carrying out safe and efficient demolition works while strictly following health and safety procedures. Previous CCDO Gold Card experience is essential.
Apply here: phoenixgrayrec.com

Sales Administrator – Southend

£25,000–£30,000 per year | Permanent, Monday–Friday.
Office-based sales administration role supporting customer orders, quotations and general administration within a growing business.
Apply via [email protected]

Operations Accounts Administrator – Basildon

£24,000–£27,000 per year | Permanent, Monday–Friday.
This role supports accounts and operations, handling invoicing, data entry and general finance administration within a busy office environment.
Apply via [email protected]

Quality Control Operative – Basildon (SS13)

£12.21 per hour | Monday–Friday 07:00–15:00 | Temporary.
Duties include inspecting products, identifying defects and completing basic quality paperwork in a fast-paced production environment. Immediate start available.
Apply via 01268 567000 or WhatsApp 07917 890067

Forklift & Warehouse Vacancies – Essex

Multiple roles available including night-shift forklift drivers (Rochford – £14.50 per hour), team leaders/supervisors with FLT licence, flexi/bendi drivers and pickers & packers in Wickford (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm). Driving required for some night roles due to limited public transport.
Send your CV to Shannon Marie to apply.

Chef de Partie – Felix Billericay Seafood Grill

Full-time position with competitive salary plus tips. This role suits an experienced CDP looking to progress within a professional kitchen, with training towards Sous Chef available.
Apply via [email protected]

Travel Consultant – Billericay

Experienced travel consultant required to join a busy and friendly team. The role involves advising customers, booking holidays and providing excellent customer service.
Apply via 01277 546700 or [email protected]

Afternoon Catering Assistant – Abbeyfield Archer House (Billericay)

£13 per hour | Monday–Friday 4:00pm–6:30pm.
This role supports catering services within a residential setting, helping improve quality of life for older residents while maintaining food hygiene and safety standards.
Apply via 01277 626390

Engineer – H&M Compressors and Pumps (Basildon)

£34,000–£42,000 per year depending on experience.
Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:45pm. Role involves installing, servicing and repairing compressors, pumps and pipework across Essex and the Home Counties. Full training provided, company van included.
Apply via [email protected]

Delivery Drivers – Integrity Transport

Full-time, part-time and weekend driving roles available with immediate start. Various shift patterns available, with additional pay for CPC holders. Must be over 21 with a full UK driving licence. Apply via 07549 275972

Garage Door Fitters – Essex

Urgent vacancies for experienced garage door fitters. The role involves fitting canopy, sectional and roller shutter doors within a busy installation team.
Apply via 01268 735261, [email protected] or text 07751 921536

Front of House & Social Media Content Creator – Camena

Customer-facing role with responsibility for front-of-house duties and creating social media content to promote the business.
Apply via [email protected]

Trainee Animal Caregiver – Hopefield Animal Sanctuary (Brentwood)

Entry-level role, 16 hours per week over 2.5 days. Full training provided. Duties include feeding, enrichment, basic care and supporting visitors while working with rescued animals.
Apply here: www.hopefield.org.uk/careers

Early Years Team Member – Stondon Massey Pre-School

Vacancy within a friendly nursery setting. Unqualified applicants will be considered for the right person. The role involves supporting young children’s learning and development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Apply via 07939 477731 or 07895 772456

Salesperson – Hollybrook Group Ltd (Essex)

Sales role within boiler, plumbing and air-conditioning services. Duties include handling enquiries, promoting services and managing customer relationships across commercial and residential clients.
Apply via [email protected] or 01268 222731

Marketing Assistant – Museum of Chelmsford

Part-time, 12-month fixed-term role supporting marketing campaigns, social media and event promotion. Ideal for someone looking to start a career in marketing within a creative environment. Apply here

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant – Basildon

£30,000–£36,000 per year | Monday–Friday, office-based.
Hands-on accounts role using Sage 50 within a stable logistics business. Immediate interviews available. Apply here: https://noblerecruiting.co.uk/job/boo

Physio – Basildon United Football Club
Basildon United are looking for a physio to join their team. The role is based at Gardiners Close, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AW.
For more information or to apply, please DM the club via their social media channels or email [email protected].

Line leader – Tilbury (RM18)
£15.93 per hour, with overtime paid at £23.90 per hour. Shifts are Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00 or Tuesday to Saturday 08:00–16:00 (Saturday 06:00–14:00). This role involves managing and supporting a team, preparing work, and ensuring health and safety standards are followed in a chilled, manual-handling environment. Previous line leader experience and physical fitness are required.
Temp-to-perm opportunity with free parking, hot drinks, and uniform/PPE provided.
Apply via Staffline quoting job ref: 1IPSTI.

Functional skills English & maths tutor – Wickford
Tutor Doctor is looking for a Functional Skills English and Maths tutor in Wickford. Experience working with SEN students is desirable.
Register your interest here:
https://www.tutordoctor.co.uk/brentwood-billericay-basildon/about-us/become-a-tutor/

Diesel technician / mechanic – Basildon
A family-run company is looking for a diesel technician/mechanic with a strong mechanical background. Monday to Friday role paying £15–£20 per hour plus overtime. Own tools preferred.
Apply by emailing [email protected].

Brand manager – IronmongeryDirect (Basildon)
£35,000–£40,000 per year. Full-time role based in Basildon with hybrid working (2 days office-based). This role focuses on growing the Own Brand portfolio through strategy, brand positioning, revenue growth and cross-department project leadership.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2Fb279122d-126f-4bb3-a5f8-19a972cbbd60

Warehouse operative – IronmongeryDirect (Basildon)
Competitive pay. Role based at Scimitar Park, Basildon, SS13 1ND. Duties include handling, storing and dispatching goods, maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.
Closing date: 30 January 2026.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F186e5d0e-538b-49e5-a65c-19b457960340

Call centre agent – IronmongeryDirect (Basildon)
Full-time role on a 5-month fixed-term contract. Based at Scimitar Park, Basildon. The role involves handling customer enquiries via phone and digital channels, with some face-to-face service at the trade counter. A fast-paced, friendly and supportive team environment.
Closing date: 31 January 2026.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F1c0f2855-5872-4660-9b0e-19b36f6b9190