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Apprenticeships

MET Technician Apprentice

Solus (London) Limited – Basildon (SS14 3BZ)
Start date: 3 August 2026
Wage: £16,640 a year
Closes: 1 August 2026
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Paint Technician Apprentice

Solus (London) Limited – Basildon (SS14 3BZ)
Start date: 3 August 2026
Wage: £16,640 a year
Closes: 1 August 2026
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IT Support Apprentice

Utilize PLC – Essex (SS14 3BX)
Start date: 26 May 2026
Wage: £15,704 a year
Closes: 22 May 2026
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Apprentice Junior Estate Agent

Temme English – Basildon (SS14 1ET)
Start date: 26 May 2026
Wage: £15,808 a year
Closes: 15 May 2026
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Apprentice Carpenter (Ref BEL-0002-26)

Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Limited – Billericay (CM11 2PT)
Start date: 5 May 2026
Wage: £17,680 a year
Closes: 30 April 2026
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Business Administration Apprenticeship

Beewise Limited – Basildon (SS14 3HX)
Start date: 14 May 2026
Wage: £15,600 a year
Closes: 1 May 2026
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Sales Development Representative Apprentice

Beewise Limited – Basildon (SS14 3HX)
Start date: 11 May 2026
Wage: £15,600 – £24,784.50 a year
Closes: 30 April 2026
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Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication

SGM Windows Ltd – Basildon (SS14 3HT)
Start date: 5 May 2026
Wage: £16,640 a year
Closes: 30 April 2026
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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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Apprentice Bricklayer (Ref BEL-0001-26)

Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Limited – Billericay (CM11 2PT)
Start date: 5 May 2026
Wage: £17,680 a year
Closes: 30 April 2026
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Bar and Waiting Apprenticeship

Darby Digger – Wickford (SS12 9PT)
Start date: 18 May 2026
Wage: £16,926 a year
Closes: 11 May 2026
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Chef Apprenticeship

Darby Digger – Wickford (SS12 9PT)
Start date: 18 May 2026
Wage: £16,926 a year
Closes: 11 May 2026
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Maintenance Technician Engineer Apprentice

Dematic Ltd – Stanford-Le-Hope (SS17 9FF)
Start date: 17 August 2026
Wage: £23,000 a year
Closes: 31 May 2026
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Early Years Educator Apprentice

Tiny Treasures Day Nursery Ltd – Pilgrims Hatch (CM15 9JG)
Start date: 4 May 2026
Wage: £15,444 a year
Closes: 30 April 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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Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
FIVEWAYS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED – Basildon (SS14 3BD)
£18,000 a year
Starts: 11 May 2026
Closes: 26 April 2026
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Early Years Educator Apprentice
TINY TREASURES DAY NURSERY LTD – Pilgrims Hatch (CM15 9JG)
£15,444 a year
Starts: 4 May 2026
Closes: 30 April 2026
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Construction Site Supervisor Apprentice (Ref APE-0003-26)

Training and Apprenticeships in Construction Limited – Brentwood (CM13 3GU)
Start date: 5 May 2026
Wage: £23,400 a year
Closes: 30 April 2026
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Chef Apprenticeship

George and Dragon Mountnessing – Brentwood (CM15 0TZ)
Start date: 6 May 2026
Wage: £16,926 a year
Closes: 29 April 2026
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Apprentice Admin Insurance Consultant

XYZ Insurance Services Ltd – Essex (SS8 0QY)
Start date: 5 May 2026
Wage: £14,560 a year
Closes: 1 May 2026
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Business Administration Apprentice
ESSEX ULTRASOUND & MEDICAL SERVICES LTD – Canvey Island (SS8 0QY)
£12,480 a year
Starts: 5 May 2026
Closes: 2 May 2026
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Apprentice Dental Nurse – Chelmsford
HITEN PABARI – Chelmsford (CM2 0DL)
£12,480 a year
Starts: 25 May 2026
Closes: 21 May 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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Business Administration Apprentice – Complaints Team

Thurrock Council – Essex (RM17 6SL)
Start date: 6 July 2026
Wage: £15,392 – £24,454.04 a year
Closes: 10 May 2026
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Local Jobs

CLEANING & FACILITIES

Early Morning Kitchen Cleaner – Restaurant 53 (Fobbing) A reliable and hardworking kitchen cleaner is needed for early morning deep cleaning shifts at Restaurant 53. Duties include deep cleaning floors, equipment, walls and surfaces. Good physical stamina is required. A great rate of pay is on offer for someone who takes pride in their work and can stay focused without supervision. 💷 £16 per hour 🕒 06:00–09:00 | 3 shifts per week (9 hours total) ✨ Hours may increase during busy periods.📍 Waterworks Lane, Fobbing, SS17 9HT 📞 01268 382281 📩 [email protected]

Part-Time Cleaner – Archer House (Billericay) A dependable and caring cleaner is needed to maintain residents' rooms and communal areas at a friendly residential care home. Cleaning experience is helpful but a positive attitude is most important. 🕒 Monday & Thursday mornings | Part-time 📞 01277 626390 📩 [email protected]

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Cook – Club Kingswood An experienced cook is needed to prepare a menu of sandwiches, wraps, paninis and salads across a weekend and Friday shift. Full club membership is included as a benefit. 💷 £13 per hour 🕒 Fri 10:00–15:00 | Sat & Sun 09:00–14:30 📩 [email protected]

Part-Time Waiter / Waitress – Wickford Diner A friendly and customer-focused waiter or waitress is needed to join the team at Wickford Diner. Weekday and weekend availability is ideal. 📍 28 High Street, Wickford, SS12 9AZ 📞 01268 769466 📩 [email protected]

Front Counter Staff – Queens Park Fish Bar (CM12) Staff are needed to join the front counter team at a busy fish bar. Candidates must be friendly, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Experience preferred. 📍 Queens Park Fish Bar, CM12 0NH

OFFICE, ADMIN & PROFESSIONAL

Full-Time Administrator – MD Environmental (Stanford Le Hope) A Full-Time Administrator is needed to support operational project delivery across education, healthcare, local authority and commercial sectors. Previous admin experience is preferred. 🕒 Full-time 📩 [email protected]

Membership Advisor – Basildon Sporting Village A Membership Advisor is needed to join the team at Basildon Sporting Village with Everyone Active. 📩 Send CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Team Assistant (Front Office) – City of London An entry-level role within a prestigious Wealth Management firm, perfect for a recent A-Level school leaver with strong grades. You will support the Front Office team with client administration while developing professional skills in the investment sector. Must be proactive and eager to learn. To apply, please submit your CV and academic results to the hiring team. Please email CVs and interest to [email protected]

Account Management Support Administrator – £26,000 | Basildon A fantastic progression role supporting an Account Manager within a national social housing and energy specialist. You will handle daily admin, professional enquiries, and office coordination with a clear path to becoming a Coordinator. Requires recent office experience and strong IT skills. To apply, email: [email protected] or call: 01268 971 950

Office Administrator – Temp to Perm | Corringham A busy, hands-on role within a growing property maintenance company. You will handle scheduling, engineer support, and high-volume calls in a fast-paced environment. Due to the office location, your own transport is essential. Immediate start available. To apply, email: [email protected]

Facilities Maintenance Scheduler – £30,000, Basildon

A dynamic role managing reactive and planned maintenance for key accounts in a newly expanded Basildon office. You will oversee engineer schedules, manage the client portal, and ensure seamless service delivery from booking to completion. Requires previous facilities helpdesk or scheduling experience. To discuss the role or apply with your CV, email: [email protected] or call: 01268 971 954

WAREHOUSE, DRIVING & INDUSTRIAL

Drivers & Driver's Mates – Lighthouse Furniture Drivers and driver's mates are needed to join the Lighthouse Furniture team. Experience is preferred for driver positions. 📞 01277 222050 📩 [email protected] 🔗 lighthousefurniture.org

Facilities Maintenance Scheduler – £30,000 | Basildon A dynamic role managing reactive and planned maintenance for key accounts in a newly expanded office. You will oversee engineer schedules, manage the client portal, and ensure seamless service delivery from booking to completion. Requires previous facilities helpdesk or scheduling experience. To apply, email: [email protected] or call: 01268 971 954

Leather Trimmer/Upholsterer – £23 per hour | Basildon A skilled automotive production role fitting leather and fabric to high-end vehicle components. You will follow strict quality standards to ensure a perfect interior finish. Experience in trimming or upholstery is preferred, though sewing training can be provided. To apply, email: [email protected]

Labourer/Cover Driver – £13.50 per hour | Billericay A varied role at a bespoke joinery manufacturer involving workshop labouring and covering deliveries. You will support skilled joiners, manage materials, and maintain a tidy factory floor. Requires a full clean UK driving licence and physical fitness for heavy lifting. To apply, email: [email protected]

Factory Hand & Surface Operator – £13 per hour | Basildon A hands-on role supporting industrial painting, powder coating, and blasting operations. You will handle masking, chemical degreasing, and quality-checking parts for a busy factory. Experience is preferred but not essential; reliability is key. To apply, text: 07970 067 489 or email: [email protected]

Window Cleaner (Reach & Wash) – Essex Experienced window cleaner needed for an immediate start using a diesel van and pure water system. The role is primarily ground-based reach and wash with occasional ladder work for flat roofs. Must have a full driving licence. Wages based on experience. For more info, call: 07912 612 565

FOH Manager – Full-Time (1-Year FTC) | Meadow Croft Kitchen A leadership role driving service excellence. You’ll manage rotas, develop the team, and handle daily operations from opening to floor service. Requires proven restaurant management experience and availability for every other weekend. Starts: 12/05/2026. To apply, email: [email protected]

Executive Chauffeur – £100–£200+ per day | Wickford/Rayleigh Professional drivers required for high-end corporate and private travel using a modern Mercedes fleet. This is a discreet, career-focused role, not a taxi service. Must have 10+ years on your driving licence and live within 5 miles of Wickford. To apply, email: [email protected]

Garden Centre Staff – Part-Time | Local Area Helpful and energetic staff wanted to join our garden centre team. The role involve serving customers and maintaining plant stock. You must be reliable and fully available to work weekends. To apply, please email: [email protected]

CARE & EDUCATION

Live-in Care Coordinator – Competitive Salary | Canvey Island A vital role managing 24-hour care packages, matching carers to clients, and ensuring CQC compliance. You will handle rotas, care plans, and family liaison in a fast-paced, compassionate environment. Requires experience in care coordination and a full UK driving licence. To apply, email: [email protected] or call: 0808 208 0088

Care Assistant – Flexible Hours | Essex Compassionate individuals needed to support clients in their own homes with daily routines and personal care. We offer shifts tailored to your life (school runs, evenings, or weekends) within a supportive team. Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. To apply, email: [email protected] or call: 01277 356645

Early Years Bank Staff – Flexible | Stock Enthusiastic and motivated individuals needed to cover staff absences at a nurturing preschool. You will support high-quality care for children aged 2+ on an ad-hoc basis. Perfect for those passionate about Early Years who are available at short notice. To apply, contact Nicola at: [email protected]

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