24.12.25 Midweek Basildon jobs

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Apprenticeship

Sports Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Basildon (SS15 5NQ)
Sports classroom support role with Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust – Phoenix Primary.
Wage: £14,526.20/year
Start: 1 Feb 2026
Training: Teaching Assistant (L3)
Closes: 30 Jan 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Laindon (SS15 6PH)
Early years childcare role with Bright Stars Nurseries UK Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 9 Feb 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 30 Jan 2026
Apply here

Business Administration Apprentice – Hutton (CM13 1TE)
Office admin role with Avis Contracts Ltd.
Wage: £19,747/year
Start: 2 Feb 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 12 Jan 2026
Apply here

Warehouse Logistics Apprentice – Wickford (SS11 8YR)
Warehouse & logistics operations role with SCK Group Ltd.
Wage: £14,918.80/year
Start: 19 Jan 2026
Training: Supply Chain Warehouse Operative (L2)
Closes: 16 Jan 2026
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Pilgrims Hatch (SS7 5LN)
Nursery-based childcare role with First Class Day Nursery Ltd.
Wage: £14,133.60 – £22,857.12/year
Start: 2 Jan 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 31 Dec 2025
Apply here

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Pilgrims Hatch (CM15 9JG)
Nursery education role with Tiny Treasures Day Nursery Ltd.
Wage: £14,133.60 – £22,857.12/year
Start: 2 Jan 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 31 Dec 2025
Apply here

Junior Estate Agent Apprentice – Canvey Island (SS8 7AY)
Property & sales role with Fisks Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 12 Jan 2026
Training: Junior Estate Agent (L2)
Closes: 9 Jan 2026
Apply here

Chef Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM3 5QY)
Professional kitchen training with The Shaw Farm.
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 18 Feb 2026
Training: Production Chef (L2)
Closes: 11 Feb 2026
Apply here

Parts Advisor Apprentice – Southend-on-Sea (SS9 5NG)
Customer service & automotive parts role with Group 1 Automotive (ŠKODA).
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 20 Feb 2026
Training: Customer Service Practitioner (L2)
Closes: 23 Jan 2026
Apply here

Property Maintenance Apprentice – Hornchurch (RM12 4QS)
Facilities maintenance role with Life Education Trust.
Wage: £14,133.60 – £22,857.12/year
Start: 1 Feb 2026
Training: Property Maintenance Operative (L2)
Closes: 9 Jan 2026
Apply here

Autocare Technician Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM1 3AG)
Vehicle service technician role with Halfords Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 2 Mar 2026
Training: Autocare Technician (L2)
Closes: 16 Jan 2026
Apply here

Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice – Purfleet (RM19 1TB)
HGV maintenance role with Scania (Great Britain) Ltd.
Wage: £16,702/year
Start: 15 Jun 2026
Training: Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (L3)
Closes: 16 Feb 2026
Apply here

Recruitment Consultant Apprentice – Romford (RM1 1DL)
Healthcare recruitment role with MedicsPro Ltd.
Wage: £16,000/year
Start: 18 Jan 2026
Training: Recruiter (L3)
Closes: 16 Jan 2026
Apply here

Property Maintenance Apprentice – Romford (RM4 1PS)
Facilities maintenance role with Life Education Trust.
Wage: £14,133.60 – £22,857.12/year
Start: 1 Feb 2026
Training: Property Maintenance Operative (L2)
Closes: 9 Jan 2026
Apply here

Autocare Technician Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 6JZ)
Vehicle technician role with Halfords Ltd (Navigation Road).
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 2 Mar 2026
Training: Autocare Technician (L2)
Closes: 16 Jan 2026
Apply here

Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice – Springfield (CM2 6RF)
Pharmacy services role with Maurice Anthony Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 31 Jan 2026
Training: Pharmacy Services Assistant (L2)
Closes: 17 Jan 2026
Apply here

Autocare Technician Apprentice – Southend-on-Sea (SS2 5PF)
Vehicle service role with Halfords Autocentres Ltd.
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 28 Feb 2026
Training: Autocare Technician (L2)
Closes: 16 Jan 2026
Apply here

Local-ish Jobs

Theatre Technician (Full-Time) – Basildon

A fantastic opportunity to join a talented backstage team at Towngate Theatre. This full-time role is ideal for someone looking for a fresh start in the new year. Applications close Sunday 4 January. Apply online via the careers page on Towngate Theatre’s website.

Delivery Driver – The Bread Box
£26,000 per year, Monday to Friday 06:30–15:30. A daytime driving role with a well-known local food business. Apply by sending a direct message to The Bread Box.

Early Morning Kitchen Assistant – The Bread Box
£16,000 per year, Monday to Friday 01:00–08:00. Early morning kitchen support role, ideal for someone who prefers early shifts.

Apply by sending a direct message to The Bread Box.

Part-Time Social Media Assistant – The Bread Box
£10,000 – £20,000 per year (pro rata). Looking for a creative “social media genius” to manage online content and engagement. Apply by sending a direct message to The Bread Box.

Administrator – Envirovan (Basildon)
A full-time administrator position is available with Envirovan, joining a growing team based in Basildon, Essex (SS13 1QA). This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start the new year in a new role, with training provided. Start date: 02/01/2026.
To apply, send your CV to [email protected] or call the office and ask for Katie on 01268 728630

CPR Smart technician (Essex & Herts Ambulance, North Weald Airbase)

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance is looking for an experienced paramedic, nurse, or ambulance technician needed to deliver our CPR Smart Programme for Schools. Ready to make an impact? Apply now! https://loom.ly/fdgFN5c

Sales assistant (Canvey Island)

10 hours/week. Become part of the global leading recycling retailer with over 600 stores across 11 regions, giving second-hand games and gadgets a new lease of life helping the planet to go greener in the process. Apply now

Sales Coordinator, London Gateway, Corringham, Essex

Hours: 09:00–17:00. Ziegler UK is looking for an experienced sales coordinator to help further develop potential sales opportunities in European groupage freight. You’ll handle quotations and bookings, client communication, all whilst providing exceptional customer service. Apply here

Shift Production Supervisors, Essex

£ £49000 - £52000 per annum inc Shift Allowance Bonus Benefits. Are you an experienced team leader or production supervisor ready to take charge of a high-performing manufacturing shift Do you enjoy leading from the front in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment where your decisions make a real impact

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer supplying high-quality products to the construction and infrastructure sectors. Following significant site investment, the business is now strengthening its operations leadership team by recruiting Shift Production Supervisors to support performance, people development, and continuous improvement across a busy 24/7 manufacturing site. Apply here

Experienced barista, Humankind cafe, Billericay

Needed to join the front of house team. ☕ To apply please email [email protected] or pop in to speak to the manager.

Forklift/ Warehouse Operative – Chadwell St Mary

£27,000 | Mon–Fri, 8–5. Needed to load vehicles into export containers (vans, tippers, military & luxury). Full UK driver's licence required. Forklift experience (MUST HAVE!). Physically fit & OK with tight spaces. To apply, please send CV: [email protected]

Nursery practitioner – Corringham
£12.21–£16.61 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience), Monday to Friday 8:15am–3:30pm.
Start January 2026. This role involves supporting children’s learning and development in a warm, nurturing nursery environment. Applicants should be passionate about working with young children, hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification, and be committed to safeguarding and teamwork.
Apply by sending your CV and a brief cover message to [email protected]

That’s all, folks!

Ada.