21.1.26 Midweek Basildon jobs

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Apprenticeships

Childcare Apprentice (Level 2/3) – Billericay (CM11 2TR)
Childcare support role with Mrs Susan Young.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 23 Feb 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 14 Feb 2026
Apply here

People Operations Apprentice – Basildon (SS13 3DU)
HR and people operations role with Peabody Trust.
Wage: £22,223/year
Start: 1 Apr 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
Apply here

Surplus Broker Apprentice – Basildon (SS13 1EG)
Customer service and brokerage role with Green Foot Print Services Ltd.
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 1 Mar 2026
Training: Customer Service Practitioner (L2)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
Apply here

Business Administration Apprentice – Brentwood (CM15 8QF)
Admin and data-focused role with 3GI Technology Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 25 Feb 2026
Training: Data Technician (L3)
Closes: 24 Feb 2026
Apply here

Dog Grooming Assistant Apprentice – Brentwood (CM15 8LB)
Dog grooming support role with Wagnificent Dog Groomers Ltd.
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 14 Feb 2026
Training: Dog Groomer (L2)
Closes: 10 Feb 2026
Apply here

Account Manager Apprentice – Wickford (SS11 7QL)
Client and account support role with Opulent Media Ltd.
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 1 Mar 2026
Training: Customer Service Practitioner (L2)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
Apply here

HGV Driver (Cat C) Apprentice – Canvey Island (SS8 0NR)
Heavy goods vehicle driving role with IAA UK Auctions Ltd.
Wage: £24,960/year
Start: 6 Feb 2026
Training: Urban Driver (L2)
Closes: 5 Feb 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Rayleigh (SS6 9HP)
Nursery childcare role with Rascal’s Childcare Ltd.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 2 Mar 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 27 Feb 2026
Apply here

Foundation Apprentice Programme (EPN) – Various Locations £22,480 + 3% bonus | Permanent. Education leavers wanted for this engineering trainee programme. Locations include Southend, Purfleet, Colchester, Cambridge, and others. Successful candidates will need a medical and DBS check. Apply by 31st January 2026.

Telecommunications Degree Apprentice – TfL (London/Hybrid) £31,289 | 4 Years + EPA. Earn while you learn with this degree apprenticeship. Hybrid working (50/50 split). Requires 2 GCSEs (Grade 4+) and 3 A Levels (BBB including Maths/Science). Former apprentices have gone on to become directors and lead projects like HS2. Apply soon as this may close early. Apply via TfL Careers

Professional Arboriculturist (Level 6) – TfL (London/Hybrid) £31,289 | Start Sept 2026. Gain a BSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry while working. Hybrid role (50/50 split). Requires 5 GCSEs (C/4+) plus 48 UCAS points (A-levels/BTEC/etc.). Apply via TfL Careers

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Business Administration Apprentice – Canvey Island (SS8 0JP)
Office administration role with Hometech Centre Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 15 Feb 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 14 Feb 2026
Apply here

Multi-Channel Marketer Apprentice – Canvey Island (SS8 0JP)
Digital marketing role with Hometech Centre Ltd.
Wage: £14,918.80/year
Start: 20 Feb 2026
Training: Multi-Channel Marketer (L3)
Closes: 19 Feb 2026
Apply here

Barbering Apprentice – Rayleigh (SS6 7EF)
Barbering and grooming role with 88 Men’s Hair Ltd.
Wage: £13,348.40/year
Start: 16 Feb 2026
Training: Hairdressing Professional (L2)
Closes: 15 Feb 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

Horticultural Apprentice – RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford (CM3 8ET)
Horticulture and grounds role with the Royal Horticultural Society.
Wage: £23,810/year
Start: 5 Aug 2026
Training: Horticulture or Landscape Construction Operative (L2)
Closes: 22 Feb 2026
Apply here

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

Accounts & Finance Apprentice – Essex (CM2 0DG)
Finance support role with New Homes Law Ltd.
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 16 Mar 2026
Training: Accounts or Finance Assistant (L2)
Closes: 27 Feb 2026
Apply here

Customer Care Apprentice – Essex (CM2 0DG)
Customer service role with New Homes Law Ltd.
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 9 Feb 2026
Training: Customer Service Specialist (L3)
Closes: 28 Jan 2026
Apply here

Hairdressing Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 0HR)
Salon hairdressing role with House of Hair.
Wage: £10,992.80/year
Start: 16 Feb 2026
Training: Hairdressing Professional (L2)
Closes: 15 Feb 2026
Apply here

Print Technician Apprentice – Essex (CM5 9RB)
Print production role with Labelnet Ltd.
Wage: £17,550/year
Start: 2 Mar 2026
Training: Print Technician (L3)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
Apply here

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

Business Development Degree Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM1 1TD)
Sales and business growth role with First Intuition Chelmsford Ltd.
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 7 Sep 2026
Training: B2B Sales Professional (Degree L6)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM1 1SY)
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

Local-ish Jobs

Office, Admin & Sales

Trade Sales Manager – Brentwood Permanent | £35,000–£38,000. A proper leadership role for someone who loves pace and targets. You’ll run the Trade Sales Team, drive daily sales, and grow B2B relationships. Automotive/trade sales background is essential. Apply to [email protected]

Helpdesk Coordinator – Southend (Outskirts) £28,000–£31,000 | Mon–Fri (Mixed hours + on-call rota). Join a leading property management company. You will handle client calls, schedule contractors, and manage workflows. Requires a driver with strong customer service or scheduling experience. Contact [email protected] or 01268 971 950

Health and Safety Administrator – Wickford (Shotgate) Part-Time (Negotiable hours). Detail-oriented admin needed to support an HSQE team. Duties include updating spreadsheets, issuing safety comms, and processing PCNs. Requires strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Send CV to [email protected]

Trainee Freight Clerk – Mountnessing Full training provided. Perfect for a school/college leaver. Learn to arrange the movement of goods, handle customs, and track shipments. A great career path in logistics. Send CV to [email protected]

999 Emergency Call Handler – Chelmsford £24,937–£26,598 | Full or Part-Time (Relief rota). Can you keep a cool head in a crisis? Answer operational calls and support patients via triage tools. No clinical experience required—full training provided. Apply via East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust website.

Social Media & Recruitment Administrator – Essex (Hybrid) Hours: 24 per week | Mix of nursery visits + WFH. Creative role supporting 6 nursery settings. You’ll capture content, manage social media, and support recruitment admin. Email [email protected]

Trade Sales Manager – Brentwood £35,000–£38,000 | Permanent. Leadership role driving daily sales and B2B relationships in the automotive sector. Requires automotive/trade sales background. Apply via [email protected]

Part-Time Health & Safety Administrator – Wickford Hours negotiable. Support HSQE teams with safety records, fleet PCNs, and compliance filing. Strong Excel skills essential. Email [email protected]

Operations Accounts Administrator – Basildon (SS14) £24,000–£27,000 DOE | Mon–Fri. Handle invoicing, supplier queries, and general finance admin. Accounts experience required. Email [email protected]

HR Administrator – Laindon (Maternity Cover) £26,500 | 9–12 month contract. Hybrid (1 day WFH) role handling HR admin. Must be a driver with strong Excel skills. Email [email protected]

Care, Education & Community

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Childminding Assistant – Little Rainbows Full time 8-6 position (40hrs a week). Join an outstanding team that values every child as an individual. Looking for someone with enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and a love for children. Ideally holds an in-date first aid and DBS. Apply at [email protected].

Secondary Teachers – Hatfield Wick (CM3) M3–U3 | Immediate or Sept 2026. Teach small groups (English, Maths, Science, etc.) in an Alternative Provision setting. Apply via Essex Schools Jobs (Vacancy ID 116232)

Early Years Practitioners – Essex Level 2+ staff wanted for agency roles across Essex. Flexible options available. Call 01245 823349 or email [email protected]

Podiatrist – Basildon Full-time with flexible hours. Sustainable career growth with profit sharing and funded CPD. Email [email protected]

Home Care Assistants – Beaumont Home Care Ingatestone & surrounding | Flexible hours. Join a lovely team providing kindness and support (light household tasks, companionship, etc.). Paid travel time included. Requires a driver with access to a vehicle. No experience needed—just a caring heart. Email [email protected] or call 01277 356645

Home Help – Essex Home Help Service Part-time 4–16 hrs/week | Mon–Fri. Support the elderly with light housework, shopping, and companionship. No personal care involved. No evenings or weekends. Must drive and have a reliable car. Mileage and travel time paid. Email [email protected] with your area.

Early Years Practitioners – Hutton Shifts between 07:00–18:00 | Mon–Fri. Qualified experienced staff needed who love the outdoors to join a team expanding their offer. Must be a "great play mate." Send CV to [email protected]

Education Staff (Teachers/TAs/Tutors) – East London & Essex Long term/Ongoing | Full or Half days. LT Support is urgently recruiting staff to work with students not currently in education. In-person and remote roles available. Contact 01708 204494 or [email protected]

Independent Social Worker – Essex Ad hoc | Self-employed rates. Family Connections Essex seeks an experienced ISW for parenting assessments and Section 7 reports. Requires HCPC/SWE registration. Email [email protected]

Industrial, Logistics & Driving

Mechanical Fitter – Basildon (Tractor Plant) Monday to Friday 06:45 AM – 15:45 PM. Pay is £12.50 per hour. Text “Tractor” to 07967104188 to apply.

Picking and Packing – Wickford Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00. Temp to perm role involving reading picking lists, locating stock, weighing/counting, and checking orders. Must be comfortable going on ladders and have a good level of English. Text “Wickford” with your full name to 07967104188.

Drivers Mates – Basildon £12.21ph | Mon–Fri (Afternoons). Help drivers with multi-drop deliveries. Ongoing work. Call 01268 567000 or WhatsApp 07917 890067

Warehouse Operative (Evenings) – Basildon Mon–Thu 15:00–23:30 & Fri 15:00–22:15 | Temp to Perm. Immediate starts for a busy warehouse. Picking, packing, and loading. Previous experience preferred but not essential for hard workers. Call 01268 567000 or WhatsApp 07917 890067

Industrial Operative (FLT) – Chadwell St Mary £27,000 | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00. Not a typical warehouse job! Hands-on role driving vehicles into tight spaces for export. Must have a full driving licence, FLT experience, and be physically fit (you might have to climb out of windows!). Send CV to [email protected]

Mobile Hygiene Systems Installer – Regional £25,000 + Van | Mon–Fri. Field-based role installing washroom equipment (soap dispensers, air fresheners) across London and Essex. Requires driving licence and basic DIY skills (drilling). Contact [email protected] or 07930 381 354

Skilled Trades, Maintenance & Cleaning

Mobile Smart Repairer – Essex & Surrounding Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm with weekend overtime available. Experienced repairer needed. Van, stock, and fuel card provided (start from home). Negotiable salary with a bonus structure. Contact 07399780036 or [email protected].

Cleaning Operatives – Basildon Permanent, full-time positions available. Join the recruitment day on 11th February. Email your CV to [email protected].

Cleaner – Billericay £13ph PAYE | Mon, Wed, Fri 14:30–16:00. Detail-oriented cleaner required. Uniform and full training provided. Email [email protected]

Part-Time Cleaner – RJP Cleaning 9:00–14:30 (Flexible). Experienced cleaner needed to join a fun team. Must have own transport and be DBS checked. Call or DM +44 7823 553595

Hospitality & Retail

Customer Service Team Member – The Breadbox £26,000 + bonuses | Mon–Fri 06:00–16:00. Front-facing role for someone who loves chatting. No weekends! (Over 30s only for insurance). Email [email protected]

Supervisor / Duty Manager – Billericay Maggio Restaurant. Leadership role for someone with 2+ years’ hospitality experience. Email [email protected]

Kitchen Assistant – Carpenters Arms (SS11) Support role (washing up, prep, plating). Training provided. Email [email protected]

Children’s Party Entertainers – Essex From £180 per party. High-energy role for confident drivers (18+). Email [email protected]