19/08/26 Today's jobs in and around Basildon

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Hello Basildon,

Back to school prep is in full swing round here, and if your inbox looks anything like mine, half of it is "uniform 20% off" emails. While everyone's out buying blazers two sizes too big (because they'll "grow into it"), here's this week's jobs and apprenticeships across Basildon, Billericay, Wickford and the surrounding areas.

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Apprenticeships

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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Audio Visual Engineer Apprentice (Level 3)
TheCinemaCompany Ltd – Rawreth
Wage: £15,600/year | Start: 7 September 2026
Course: Smart Home Technician
Closes: 31 August 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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SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)
Inspire ATA Limited – South Ockendon
Wage: £13,000/year | Start: 28 September 2026
Course: Teaching Assistant
Closes: 31 August 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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Environmental Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6)
Gravesham Borough Council – Kent
Wage: £15,392/year | Start: 7 September 2026
Course: Environmental Health Practitioner (Integrated Degree)
Closes: 31 August 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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Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3)
Tiny Treasures Day Nursery Ltd – Brentwood
Wage: £14,976/year | Start: 1 September 2026
Course: Early Years Educator
Closes: 31 August 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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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor (Level 4)
Evolution Enabling Services Limited – Rayleigh
Course: Construction Quantity Surveying Technician
Start: 1 September 2026
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Pre Press Technician Apprentice (Level 3)
The Baker Self-Adhesive Label Co Ltd – Brentwood
Wage: £15,392/year | Start: 15 September 2026
Course: Print Technician
Closes: 31 August 2026
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Recruiter Apprentice (Level 3)
Odiin Ltd – Billericay
Wage: £18,000/year | Start: 7 September 2026
Course: Recruiter
Closes: 4 September 2026
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Junior Estate Agent Apprentice (Level 2)
Colubrid Estate Agents – Stanford-le-Hope
Wage: £16,640/year | Start: 1 September 2026
Course: Junior Estate Agent
Closes: 26 August 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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Health and Social Care Apprentice – Domiciliary (Level 2)
Prompt Healthcare Staffing Limited – Basildon
Wage: £24,784.50/year | Start: 27 August 2026
Course: Adult Care Worker
Closes: 20 August 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

Assistant Deputy Manager – Second Steps Nursery A friendly nursery team is looking for an Assistant Deputy Manager to join them. 📩 [email protected]

Volunteers – Wickford Wellbeing Café (Nevendon Community Centre) Volunteers are needed for a couple of hours every Wednesday to support older adults at the Wickford Wellbeing Café. No experience needed — just a friendly approach. 🕒 Wednesdays | 11:30–13:30 📩 [email protected] | or drop in any Wednesday between 11:30–13:00

CLEANING & FACILITIES

Part-Time Caretaker – Wickford Community Association (The Nevendon Centre) A reliable, trustworthy and independent Caretaker is needed at The Nevendon Centre. 📅 Closes: Friday 21 August 2026 📩 [email protected] 

Self-Employed Domestic Cleaners – Flexible | South Woodham Ferrers, Billericay & Rayleigh Joining Nooks & Crannies Domestic Cleaning for domestic and end-of-tenancy projects across South Woodham Ferrers, Billericay, Rayleigh, and surrounding areas. Offers potential for regular, long-term work. Must be an experienced cleaner, hold a full driving licence, and possess a personal vehicle. To apply: Call 07519 904321

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Bistro Bank Staff (Multiple Levels) – Flexible / Ad-hoc Hours | St. Luke's Hospice Supporting patient, staff, and visitor catering for the new SEASONS @ St. Luke's bistro (launching Summer 2026) alongside a BBC MasterChef UK finalist. Offers ad-hoc, flexible working setups suitable for entry-level up to experienced hospitality professionals. To apply: Submit an application directly via St. Luke's Hospice Careers Portal

Server, Supervisor & General Front-of-House Staff – Full or Part-Time | Downham Hall Permanent front-of-house positions available at an award-winning venue, complete with service charge additions on top of base salary. Applicants must be over 18, possess private transport, and be fully available for evening and weekend shift patterns. To apply: Email Christina directly at [email protected]

Casual Chef – Flexible Hours | Towngate Theatre (Basildon) A flexible, casual catering role handling meal preparation, cooking, hygiene inspections, and temperature tracking for the theatre's busy catering team…ideal for supplementary seasonal income. To apply: Visit Towngate Theatre Job Vacancies

Chefs & Kitchen Porters – The Lobster Smack (Canvey Island) Chefs and Kitchen Porters are needed to work under a brilliant Head Chef at a busy popular pub. Experience welcome but willingness to learn also considered. 📩 [email protected] 

Kitchen Assistant & Servers / Front of House – Faith Hill Kitchen (Southend-on-Sea) Faith Hill Kitchen is expanding to a new Southend location and recruiting 1 Kitchen Assistant and 2 Servers/Front of House staff. Flexible shifts across Mon–Sun. Experience preferred but not essential. 📱 WhatsApp: 07565 543164 

Kitchen Porter – The Carpenters Arms (Rayleigh) A reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter is needed for an immediate start at a friendly pub kitchen with opportunity to grow within the business. 📩 [email protected] | 📞 01268 655113 📍 Old London Road, Rayleigh, SS11 8TZ

Chef de Partie – Mediterranean Restaurant (Billericay, Full-Time) A talented Chef de Partie is needed to run a section in a busy Mediterranean kitchen specialising in seafood, Italian pasta and grill dishes. 📞 +44 1268 386049 | 📩 [email protected] 

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OFFICE, ADMIN & PROFESSIONAL

Facilities Maintenance Helpdesk Coordinator – £30,000 per year | Basildon A full-time, office-based role taking ownership of commercial client accounts, scheduling field engineers/subcontractors, raising/closing portal tickets, and ensuring strict SLA delivery for planned and reactive building maintenance. Requires prior FM helpdesk or scheduling experience. To apply: Email your CV to Claire Murrell at [email protected] or call 01268 971950 / 07930 381354

Office Administrator – £16.42 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) | Basildon An immediate-start office position with Hawkes Resourcing Group running Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tasks include call handling, email correspondence, archiving, database management, and administrative support. Requires prior office experience and advanced Microsoft Excel data input skills. To apply: Message Marc on 07359 381691 with code ADMIN176 or submit your CV

Finance Assistant – Hybrid (Temporary, Immediate Start) A Finance Assistant is needed immediately for a temporary hybrid role covering invoicing, reconciliation, budget monitoring and purchase order management. Financial systems or purchase-to-pay experience required. 💷 £13.05/hr + holiday pay | or £17.24/hr Umbrella | 🕒 Mon–Fri 📞 01277 637068 | 📩 [email protected] 

Home Visits Optical Assistant – Southend-on-Sea A Home Visits Optical Assistant is needed in Southend-on-Sea with a competitive salary and bonus scheme. 💷 £29,000 + bonus 🔗 jobboxx.co.uk (see link for full details)

Paid Research – Safety & Security Declarations (Remote, 60-Minute Interview) People responsible for submitting or overseeing Safety & Security/ENS declarations for goods imported into GB are invited to take part in a paid 60-minute Zoom research interview. Responses anonymised and confidential. 💷 £150 voucher 🔗 lnkd.in/eg3xJcyC 

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

Level 3 Nursery Practitioners – Canopy Nurseries (St Luke's Chapel, Wickford) Level 3 Nursery Practitioners are needed across full-time, lunch cover and bank roles due to increasing numbers. 🕒 Full-time: 40 hrs/week | Lunch cover: 20 hrs (11:00–15:00) | Bank: 0hrs 📩 [email protected] | 📞 Rachel: 01268 536552

Lecturer in Professional Cookery – Full-Time | Southend City College Leading the delivery, teaching, and curriculum planning for Professional Cookery courses within South Essex Colleges Group. Requires a Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent) and a Food Safety qualification. Teaching qualifications are desirable but full training support is provided. To apply: Submit an application via South Essex Colleges Portal

Youth Support Worker – 18.5 hours per week | Basildon & South Essex Working directly with young people across South Essex to help build community opportunities and local activities. Requires experience working with youth or local community groups (voluntary work included); formal youth work training can be provided.

• Closing date: 26 August 2026

• To apply: Submit an application through their official youth services application portal

WAREHOUSE, DRIVING & LOGISTICS

Warehouse Staff – Monday to Friday | Basildon Full-time warehouse positions available with GBN Associates running Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Seeking reliable, friendly, and hardworking candidates for immediate local placement. To apply: Contact Steve or Kevin at 01268 567000

FLT Drivers – Monday to Friday | Basildon Ongoing forklift driving roles with GBN Associates operating Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Valid FLT certifications are required. To apply: Contact Steve or Kevin at 01268 567000

Class 2 Drivers – Purfleet (Immediate Start) Newly passed Class 2 drivers are welcome to apply for local driving work in Purfleet. Training and support provided. 📞 01268 282888

TRADES & CONSTRUCTION

Trainee Plumber / Gas & Air Con Fitter – Essex A trainee is needed to learn plumbing, gas and air conditioning fitting. Full training provided and apprenticeship available for the right candidate. 📞 +44 1277 549139 | 📩 [email protected]

Facilities Lead – £27,500–£29,500 pro rata | South Essex Sites (Trust Links)

For facilities in Westcliff, Rochford, Thundersley, Basildon, Shoeburyness, Canvey Island, and surrounding venues. A practical leadership position overseeing facilities management across multiple community sites to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming spaces. Schedule ranges from 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 23 August 2026. To apply: Apply online via Trust Links Vacancies

Full-Time Experienced Roofer – Full-Time | Shelter Essex Roofing An expanding roofing firm seeking a skilled professional proficient in both pitch and flat roofing, alongside lead and cement work. Includes a fully equipped company van and tools. Requires a full, clean UK driving licence, 3 previous trade references, and strict adherence to a drug/alcohol-free workplace policy. To apply: Call or WhatsApp 07961 914893

Drainage Engineer – Full-Time | CDS Ltd A field-based position handling domestic and commercial drainage systems. Candidates must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and possess solid practical experience across regional drainage installations and repairs. To apply: Apply directly on CDS Ltd Careers

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