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Apprenticeships

Junior Estate Agent Apprentice
Bear Estate Agents Basildon – Basildon (SS16 4HA)
£15,600 a year
Starts: 13 April 2026
Closes: 10 April 2026
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Nursery Apprentice
FIRST STEPS DAY NURSERY (B&H) LTD – Basildon (SS13 3EA)
£12,480 – £19,827.60 a year
Starts: 11 May 2026
Closes: 4 May 2026
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Apprentice Building Services Engineer (Level 6)
VENABLES ASSOCIATES LTD – Essex (CM12 9AH)
£17,000 a year
Starts: 1 September 2026
Closes: 3 April 2026
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Apprentice Dental Nurse – Billericay
RAHEIS LTD – 103b High Street (CM12 9AJ)
£17,680 a year
Starts: 25 May 2026
Closes: 21 May 2026
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Peer Worker Apprentice
PEABODY TRUST – Basildon (SS13 3DU)
£23,809.50 a year
Starts: 5 May 2026
Closes: 6 April 2026
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Apprentice Chartered Accountant (Level 7)
Alan Boddy & Co Chartered Accountants – Essex (SS12 9HA)
£14,560 a year
Starts: 1 July 2026
Closes: 31 May 2026
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SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED – Beacon Hill Academy, South Ockendon
£13,000 a year
Starts: 20 April 2026
Closes: 8 April 2026
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Chef Apprenticeship
EGO – Chelmsford (CM2 8PN)
£15,600 a year
Starts: 27 April 2026
Closes: 20 April 2026
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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
ACKERS (CHEMIST) LTD – Southfleet Rd (DA10 0BF)
£16,640 a year
Starts: 25 April 2026
Closes: 24 April 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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Hair & Beauty Apprenticeship Opportunity
LJR Hair and Beauty
Send your CV to: [email protected] 

Stores Assistant Apprenticeship – AER (Basildon) A high-performance engine control specialist in Basildon is seeking a Stores Assistant apprentice to support workshop and race team logistics. Responsibilities include managing parts, stock control, and goods in/out. An interest in motorsport engineering is a bonus. 📩 [email protected] | 📞 01375 362683

Volunteer

Youth Leader Volunteer – Basildon Passionate about supporting young people and making a difference? Volunteer youth leaders are needed to join an amazing team. Open to all ages 16 and above, this is a fantastic opportunity to have fun while giving back to your community. 📩 [email protected] 

Local-ish Jobs

COMMUNITY

CARE, HEALTH & COMMUNITY

Care Coordinator – Beaumont Home Care (Ingatestone) An experienced Care Coordinator is needed to join a family-run home care company based in the heart of Ingatestone. This important role requires someone who truly understands what great care looks like in practice. Strong organisational skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a genuine passion for both clients and team welfare are essential. 🕒 Minimum 2 years' experience as a Care Coordinator required 📞 01277 356645 📩 [email protected] 📍 Unit 2, Little Hyde Farm, Little Hyde Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DU

Care Assistant – Beaumont Home Care An experienced Care Assistant is required to support clients in their own homes. This role suits someone compassionate, reliable and passionate about delivering high-quality care. 🚗 Driving licence & own car essential 📩 [email protected] 

WAREHOUSE, DRIVING & LOGISTICS

Warehouse Operative – Purfleet Warehouse operatives are needed for an immediate start in Purfleet, working within the goods-in department. Heavy lifting will be involved. Safety shoes and a high-visibility vest are required. 💷 £12.21 per hour (weekly pay) 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00–16:00 📱 Text "PURFLEET" to 07967104188

Warehouse Staff – Basildon Warehouse operatives are needed for a full-time weekday role in a fast-paced environment. 💷 £13.02 per hour 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:15–17:00 🔗 Apply: cv-library.co.uk 

HGV Class 2 Drivers – Essex Experienced HGV Class 2 drivers are wanted for multidrop roles across Essex. Flexible shifts and competitive hourly pay available with immediate starts. 💷 £18–£21 per hour 📞 01268 937399 | 📱 07553 120711

Driver – Indian Takeaway A reliable driver is required for a busy takeaway with an immediate start available. 📞 01277 634123

Freight Forwarding Documentation Clerk – Basildon A great opportunity for someone with freight forwarding experience to join a friendly local team in a part-time role. 💷 £22,000 per annum 🕒 Mon–Fri | 10:00–16:00 📩 [email protected] or visit the website, https://noblerecruiting.co.uk/job/freight-forwarding-documentation-clerk/ for more information. 

MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING

Production Operative – Billericay (Temp to Perm) A hands-on Production Operative is needed for a growing Billericay-based team. The role includes manufacturing and assembly tasks, with full training provided. Once trained, you will carry out on-site customer visits and be provided with a company van. A full UK driving licence is essential. 💷 £13.50 per hour | Overtime at 1.5x 🕒 40 hours per week | Mon–Thu (long weekends every week!) 📩 [email protected] | 📞 01702 394794

Fabricators / Machine Operators / Van Driver – Alu Works (Basildon) An aluminium glazing company is hiring fabricators, machine operators and a van driver. Experience in aluminium windows, doors or curtain walling is preferred, but training is available for reliable candidates willing to learn. 📩 [email protected] 

Quality & Inspection Operative – Brentwood A detail-oriented operative is needed to inspect and measure aluminium extrusion products, carry out visual quality checks, and prepare items for fulfilment. Training is provided. Modern, heated and air-conditioned warehouse environment. 💷 £12.60 per hour 🕒 2–3 days per week | Mon–Fri | 08:00–16:30 📍 Brentwood, CM14 🔗 www.ooznest.store/jobs 

Mechanical Assembler – Wickford A Mechanical Assembler is required to support production operations. Candidates with relevant hands-on mechanical experience are encouraged to apply. 💷 £12.61 per hour 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00–16:30 📩 [email protected] 

Groundworker – Brentwood One experienced groundworker is needed for immediate work in Brentwood. CSCS Blue Card preferred. Must drive. Work includes block paving and finishing. 💷 £22–£23 per hour 📱 WhatsApp Dylan: 07827334803

OFFICE, ADMIN & PROFESSIONAL

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Assistant – Basildon Join a small, friendly team within a well-established business during a period of growth. This full-time office-based role focuses on credit control, payment allocation and bank reconciliations, with scope to develop across the wider accounts function. Experience with Sage 50 or similar systems is beneficial. 💷 £32,000–£35,000 📩 [email protected] | 📞 01268 971950 / 07930 381354

Head of Community Services – Trust Links (Essex) A brand new senior leadership role providing strategic oversight of Trust Links' expanding community services portfolio across Essex. 🔗 trustlinks.org/vacancies 

Assistant Project Accountant / Land Access Coordinator – Balfour Beatty (Grays) Two new roles available on the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. 🔗 balfourbeatty.com/careers 

CLEANING & FACILITIES

Mobile Relief Cleaner – Essex (25 Hours) A flexible Mobile Relief Cleaner is needed to support multiple commercial sites across Essex, providing cover and maintaining high cleaning standards. A full driving licence is essential. 💷 £13.50 per hour (£337.50 weekly) 🚐 Company van provided 📞 01245 422633 | 📩 [email protected] 

Part-Time Cleaner – LK Cleaning Services A reliable part-time cleaner is needed with own transport. Availability must cover school holidays. Hours alternate between 21 and 17 per week. 📩 Message LK Cleaning Services directly via +44 7533 880420 or email [email protected]

HOSPITALITY & RETAIL

Shop Assistant – The Chop Shop Butchery (Part-Time) A friendly and reliable shop assistant is needed to join a growing butchery team. Duties include serving customers, maintaining presentation and handling transactions. Retail experience required. Immediate start available. 📩 [email protected] 

Delivery Driver – Slim Kitchen (Basildon) Drivers are needed to deliver freshly cooked healthy meals across the local area. A great flexible opportunity for those available on weekends. 🕒 Fridays & Saturdays 💷 £4 per drop 📞 01268 944274

RETAIL & CUSTOMER SERVICE

Part-Time Shop Assistant – Fruit & Veg Retail A friendly and reliable Part-Time Assistant is needed to join a specialist fruit and veg retail team. This role involves serving the public, cashier duties, stock management and maintaining a clean shop environment. Retail or customer-facing experience is an advantage, and a good working knowledge of fruit and veg is essential. The successful candidate must be a non-smoker, willing to cover holidays and busy periods, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. 🕒 Mon 09:00–12:00 | Thu 09:00–13:00 | Sat 09:00–16:30 ✨ Additional hours becoming available 📩 [email protected] 

Waiter / Waitress – Buzz Kitchen (Basildon) Experienced waiting staff are needed to join the team at Buzz Kitchen Basildon. Immediate start available. 📩 [email protected] 

GARDENING & OUTDOOR WORK

Gardener – Billericay (Little Burstead) A gardener is needed for one full day per week covering grass mowing, hedge trimming and general grounds maintenance. Pay dependent on experience and equipment. 📩 [email protected] 

Greenhouse Supervisor – Meadow Croft Garden Centre (Part-Time) A part-time permanent Greenhouse Supervisor is needed to coordinate and supervise greenhouse areas, working closely with the Horticultural Manager to maximise presentation, stock and sales. 🕒 4 days per week | Weekdays and every other weekend 📩 [email protected] or visit the website, https://f.mtr.cool/mmggakyjwl to get more information.

Garden Nursery Staff – Wickford/Rayleigh Area Nursery staff are required to join a team in the Wickford and Rayleigh area. Full-time weekday hours with overtime and bonus opportunities available. 💷 £12.21–£12.71 per hour + overtime & bonus 🕒 Mon–Fri | 08:00–17:00 📞 01268 937399

CHILDREN, SPORTS & EVENTS

Soft Play Assistant / Party Host – Monkey Madness A fun and energetic role working with children, hosting birthday parties and ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment for all families. Weekend availability is required. 📩 [email protected] 

Lead Football Coach – Billericay (Part-Time) A passionate football coach is needed to lead Little Tags and Wildcats sessions every Saturday morning, helping young players build confidence and develop their skills. 🕒 Part-time | Saturdays 💷 Paid opportunity 🔗 Apply via Indeed

ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION

Wilder Rivers Officer – Greater Wigborough A full-time fixed-term role focused on river conservation and wildlife management in the Greater Wigborough area. Applications close 7th April 2026. 💷 £30,680 per annum 🕒 Full-time | Fixed term. Apply here: Wilder Rivers Officer | Essex Wildlife Trust

ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS

Rappers & Singers – Casamia Events (Laindon) Performers are needed for an live music night on April 11th at Winston Pub, Laindon. The evening features live acts followed by a DJ party with Garage, RnB and more. To apply, send a video of your track, a short clip, your artist name and a photo. 📱 WhatsApp: 07565543164

CASUAL & FLEXIBLE WORK

General Assistant – Casual Role A flexible casual position is available with no guaranteed hours but big plans ahead. Ideal for someone with broad availability, comfortable working independently and during evening hours. Must be dog-friendly! 📞 07449332291

That’s all folks,

Ada