31.12.25 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Physio – Basildon United Football Club
Basildon United are looking for a physio to join their team. The role is based at Gardiners Close, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AW.
For more information or to apply, please DM the club via their social media channels or email [email protected].

Line leader – Tilbury (RM18)
£15.93 per hour, with overtime paid at £23.90 per hour. Shifts are Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00 or Tuesday to Saturday 08:00–16:00 (Saturday 06:00–14:00). This role involves managing and supporting a team, preparing work, and ensuring health and safety standards are followed in a chilled, manual-handling environment. Previous line leader experience and physical fitness are required.
Temp-to-perm opportunity with free parking, hot drinks, and uniform/PPE provided.
Apply via Staffline quoting job ref: 1IPSTI.

FLT counterbalance driver – Rainham
£16.21 per hour (umbrella PAYE), Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm. Start date 2 January 2026. Temp-to-perm role operating a counterbalance FLT to move and unload pallets, working in tight yard spaces, plus general yard duties and some manual lifting. Applicants must hold a valid FLT licence and have at least 1 year’s experience.
Apply by texting or WhatsApp “FLT671” to Marc on 07359 381691.

Part-time delivery driver – Laindon
Laindon Kebab and Pizza are looking for a reliable part-time delivery driver. Applicants must be serious and dependable.
Apply by calling 07479 747369, quoting your name and the job position.

Experienced barista – Human Kind Café
Human Kind Café is a charity café supporting the community by tackling food poverty, reducing social isolation and supporting people living with dementia. They are looking for a friendly, reliable, experienced barista to join their front-of-house team.
Apply by emailing [email protected] or popping into the café to speak to the manager.

Functional skills English & maths tutor – Wickford
Tutor Doctor is looking for a Functional Skills English and Maths tutor in Wickford. Experience working with SEN students is desirable.
Register your interest here:
https://www.tutordoctor.co.uk/brentwood-billericay-basildon/about-us/become-a-tutor/

Part-time team member – Sparklean Essex
Part-time role available for 3 days per week, with hours between 8:15am–4:30pm. Applicants must be able to drive and cover school holidays. The business is closed between Christmas and New Year.
Register interest via https://www.facebook.com/SPARKLEANESSEX/ or call 07793 627908.

Diesel technician / mechanic – Basildon
A family-run company is looking for a diesel technician/mechanic with a strong mechanical background. Monday to Friday role paying £15–£20 per hour plus overtime. Own tools preferred.
Apply by emailing [email protected].

Brand manager – IronmongeryDirect (Basildon)
£35,000–£40,000 per year. Full-time role based in Basildon with hybrid working (2 days office-based). This role focuses on growing the Own Brand portfolio through strategy, brand positioning, revenue growth and cross-department project leadership.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2Fb279122d-126f-4bb3-a5f8-19a972cbbd60

Key account executive – Basildon
Competitive salary with bonus structure. Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days home). Based at Unit 3–6 Scimitar Park Industrial Estate, Basildon, SS13 1ND. This role focuses on building long-term customer relationships, driving sales and supporting key accounts within a collaborative team.
Closing date: 11 January.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F9824190c-86b7-4529-bf4f-19adf79381b0

Warehouse operative – IronmongeryDirect (Basildon)
Competitive pay. Role based at Scimitar Park, Basildon, SS13 1ND. Duties include handling, storing and dispatching goods, maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.
Closing date: 30 January 2026.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F186e5d0e-538b-49e5-a65c-19b457960340

Call centre agent – IronmongeryDirect (Basildon)
Full-time role on a 5-month fixed-term contract. Based at Scimitar Park, Basildon. The role involves handling customer enquiries via phone and digital channels, with some face-to-face service at the trade counter. A fast-paced, friendly and supportive team environment.
Closing date: 31 January 2026.
Apply here:
https://traders.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F1c0f2855-5872-4660-9b0e-19b36f6b9190