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32°C in Basildon tomorrow | Street lights are coming back on | Get £150 from research if you attend a posh gym

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Ada Powers
June 20, 2025

Good evening, Basildon

Today’s edition again is super long as we still have an outstanding number of local jobs available this week… but before we get into this week’s news/opportunities, enjoy with me this lovely photo of the Langdon nature discovery park

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Weather in Basildon next week

If you thought it was hot today, prepare for THIRTY-TWO (32) degrees tomorrow, according to this week’s Met Office weather forecast. Our friends at the Teenage Cancer Trust are reminding everyone to take sensible measures to stay safe in the sun

Sun’s out, savings out

June is a great time to plan for what FAFSA won’t cover. Compare options, talk with a co-signer, and find a loan that fits your life—from tuition to housing and tech. View Money’s best student loans and apply in minutes to start the fall semester on the right foot.

What's new?

Streetlights Are Coming Back On

After years of concerns, Basildon Council has approved the full return of overnight street lighting across the borough to improve safety, cut down on crime, and support shift workers. Final plans with Essex County Council are underway.. the council says we should expect brighter nights soon at the cost of "£120K/year (according to BBC Essex)

Armed Forces Day Parade is on Saturday 28 June

Join the parade in Basildon Town Centre to celebrate our Armed Forces. Parade starts at 11:50am from Toys R Us, heading to St Martin’s Square. Plus: Veterans Coffee Morning & Job Fair on Thursday 26 June. More info: basildon.gov.uk/ArmedForces2025 Find out how to get involved: armedforcesday.org.uk

Feeding the Family is Closing After 5 Years

After an incredible journey, local charity Feeding the Family will close following its final cycle in July. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the work through donations, volunteering, and partnership. Questions? Reach out to Keeley at [email protected]

Veterans Job Fair – Thursday 26 June

Looking for your next step after service? This one’s for you. Meet local employers, training providers, and organisations that understand the value of your experience. 🕚 11am–1pm 📍 The Basildon Centre, St. Martin’s Square Confirmed names include DWP, Lidl, South Essex College, and more.

Struggling and need access to cheaper food supplies? Visit the Hope Community supermarket at Laindon Community Centre (each Friday) and Trinity Methodist Church, Vange ( each Tuesday), Basildon, United Kingdom

[email protected]

If you’re planning a kids party this summer, consider supporting a local Basildon entrepreneur

Full details and contact here

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Jobs

P.S: If you know someone who’s looking for an apprenticeship or a job, feel free to forward this newsletter to help them in their job search

Training/Apprenticeships

Apprentice Assistant Construction Manager (Brown & Carroll, SS14 3DT)

Brown & Carroll design, manufacture and install high-quality bespoke finishes for clients in the commercial, high-end residential, restaurant and education & health sectors and are seeking an apprentice assistant manager

  • Mon - Fri, 8am - 5.30

  • Start date: Monday, 1st September

  • Duration: 3 years

  • Training you’ll get: Construction site supervisor (level 4)

Apprentice Carpenter (Brown & Carroll, SS14 3DT)

Brown & Carroll design, manufacture and install high-quality bespoke finishes for clients in the commercial, high-end residential, restaurant and education & health sectors and are seeking an apprentice assistant carpenter

  • Mon - Fri, 8am - 5.30

  • Start date: Monday, 1st September

  • Duration: 3 years

  • Training you’ll get: Construction site supervisor (level 4)

Early Years & Nursery Apprentice (Kingswood Junior School, SS16 5de)

Early Years/Nursery Apprentice needed to work under the guidance of experienced EYFS staff to support the learning & development of children aged 3–5 years

  • Term time only, 5 days, 25 hours/week

  • Start date: Monday, 1st September

  • Duration: 1 year 2 months

  • 💷£7.55/hr

  • Training you’ll get: Early years practitioner (Level 2)

Early Years & Nursery Apprentice (Noak Bridge PreSchool, SS15 4JS )

Early Years/Nursery Apprentice needed to work under the guidance of experienced EYFS staff to support the learning & development of children aged 3–5 years

  • Term time only, 5 days, 25 hours/week

  • Start date: Thursday, 4thSeptember

  • Duration: 1 year 9 months

  • 💷£14,918

  • Training you’ll get: Early years practitioner (Level 3)

Food production assistant (James Buckland Ltd, SS14)

Busy food wholesalers needs an apprentice to prepare an array of sandwich fillings everyday for customers orders.

  • 6am - 2pm

  • Start date: Monday, 28th July

  • Duration: 1 year

  • 💷£15,704

  • Training you’ll get: Food and drink process operator (Level 2)

Early Years Apprentice (SS16 4LA - 2 x Positions)

If you’re looking to develop your career within childcare, this dynamic team wants you

  • Monday - Friday, 30 - 40 hours/week

  • Start date: 30th June 2025

  • Duration: 1 year 3 months

  • 💷£15,600

  • Training you’ll get: Early Years Educator Level 3

  • Apply here for Level 3, and here for Level 2

IT & Web Development Apprentice (SS14 3TS)

If you’re a tech-savvy problem solver with an interest in IT and web development, train as a software developer

  • Monday - Friday, 9 - 5.30pm

  • Start date: 23rd June 2025

  • Duration: 1 year 6 months

  • 💷£18,000 - £20,000

  • Training you’ll get: Software developer Level 4

  • Apply here

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice – Basildon
Work alongside experienced pros to keep heavy vehicles running safely and smoothly. Hands-on, early start, and a chance to learn it all.

  • £18,000/year | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm

  • Start: 28th July 2025

  • Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship

  • 3 years Apply: View Details

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More Local-ish Jobs

Street Scene Enforcement Officer – Basildon
Investigate fly-tipping, issue fines, and educate on environmental issues.
Apply: Job Link

Nursery Cleaner – Burnt Mills
Weekend cleaner needed for deep cleaning of nursery.
Apply: [email protected]

Casual Minibus Drivers – Basildon
Drive elderly/disabled passengers. D1E licence needed. £12.21/hr.
Apply: [email protected] | Call: 01268 465858

Nursery Practitioners – Basildon
Level 3 qualified staff needed, full or part-time roles.
Apply: Call 01268 524413

Refuse Drivers (Class 2) – Basildon
Drive dustcarts Mon–Fri. £16.59/hr. Rear steer experience required.
Apply: Call 0203 150 0702 / 07946 364 956

Early Years Roles – Stanford, Corringham, Grays, Chafford
Full-time nursery roles through EarlyLinks.
Apply: [email protected] | Call: 07790 230 640

Transport Planner – Chelmsford/Wickford
Plan fleet routes. £30k–£33k + bonus. Own transport required.
Apply: [email protected] | Call: 01268 971950

FLT/Warehouse Operative – Laindon
Use FLT to load/unload containers. Mon–Fri, 8–5.
Apply: [email protected] | Call: 01634 475111

HGV Class 1 Driver – London Gateway
Tramping, 4 nights out/week. £1000–£1050/week.
Apply: Text "Tramping" to 07983 884931

Chef de Partie – Clacton Hospital
Short-term kitchen role, 23–27 June. £18/hr.
Apply: [email protected]

Goods-In Operative – Wickford
FLT work, Mon–Fri 8–4:30. £12.61/hr.
Apply: [email protected]

Service Coordinator – Basildon
Admin and scheduling role. £12.82/hr temp, £27,704 perm.
Apply: [email protected]

Administrator – Ingatestone
Full-time admin in renewable energy. £23k–£26k.
Apply: Call 01268 762430

Helpline Worker – Basildon Mind
Support role, evenings & weekends.
Apply: [email protected] | www.basmind.org

Father Christmas – Barleylands
Festive seasonal role in Nov–Dec weekends.
Apply: [email protected]

Toenail Cutter – Basildon Area
12 hrs/week supporting local residents. £12.21/hr + mileage.
Apply: [email protected]

Administrator – Immediate Start (6-Month Contract)
Location: Tilbury | Hours: Mon–Fri, 9–5 | Pay: £14/hour
We're supporting a major project in Tilbury and need a reliable Administrator to work closely with the Project Manager.
Key Duties: CRM updates, booking deliveries, PO generation, meeting notes, document filing
Requirements: Full UK licence, strong admin & IT skills, proactive attitude
Apply: CV to [email protected] | Text: 07350 419772

Part-Time Chef – Toby Carvery, Runwell, Wickford
Join the kitchen team at a busy carvery restaurant.
🔗 Apply here

Kitchen Assistant – Toby Carvery, Runwell, Wickford
Support chefs and keep things running smoothly in the kitchen.
🔗 Apply here

Part-Time Bar Staff – Toby Carvery, Runwell, Wickford
Serve guests and help maintain a great pub atmosphere.
🔗 Apply here

Shift Supervisor – Toby Carvery, Runwell, Wickford
Oversee shift operations and lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.
🔗 Apply here

Head Chef – Toby Carvery, Runwell, Wickford
Salary: £40,000
Take the lead in a busy kitchen and manage the culinary side of the operation.
🔗 Apply here

Night Forklift Operator – Rayleigh
Hours: 11pm–7am, Sun–Thurs | Pay: £14.11/hour
Forklift license required. Immediate start available.
Apply: [email protected]

TikTok Order Packers – Barleylands Farm Shop, Billericay
Help pack viral orders with the TikTok team!
Pay: £12.21/hour (21+) | Full-time or part-time | Must be physically fit
Apply: [email protected]

Night FLT Drivers – Rayleigh
Pay: £14.11/hour | Shift: Sun–Thurs | Weekly pay
Valid Counterbalance or Reach license required.
Apply: Call 01702 338882

Service Desk Administrator – Southend
Salary: £25–27k | Full-time, office-based
Join a growing facilities team handling client calls, bookings, and CRM updates.
Apply: [email protected] | 01268 971950 / 07930 381 354

Domiciliary Carers – Wickford/Billericay
Support a gentleman in his home and on outings.
Requirements: Manual licence, DBS, care experience preferred
Apply: 01245 408761 | [email protected] | Apply online

CNC Turner – Southend-on-Sea
Salary: £30–40k + overtime | Mon–Thurs, 6:45–4:30
Experienced CNC lathe operator needed for precision work.
Apply: gap-personnel.com

Nursery Bank Staff – Ongar & Surrounding Areas
Flexible work supporting young children in nursery settings.
Apply: CV to [email protected] | Subject: Bank Staff - Facebook

Part-Time Duty Manager – Private Development, Stock
Pay: £14/hour | 20 hrs/week
Oversee site operations, manage post, test alarms, and handle resident issues.
Apply: [email protected]

Installation/Service Engineer – CCTV, Alarms & Access Control (Essex)
Salary: £33–44k + van & phone
Install and maintain security systems across Essex.
Apply: [email protected] | Call 01268 452602

Freight Roles – Essex
Road Freight Operator - Basildon - 30-35K

Inside Sales Freight Clerk - Basildon - Salary Neg

Deep Sea Import Clerk - Barking - 35-38K
Apply: CV to [email protected]

Contract Support – Hutton (CM13)
Salary: £27,000 | Mon–Fri, 8:30–5
Support ops with scheduling, client liaison, and resolving issues.
Apply: [email protected] | 0330 380 4433

Part-Time Accounts Admin – Basildon (School Hours!)
6-month contract | Must have AP and VAT experience
Apply: [email protected] | 01268 971950 / 07930 381 354

Commercial Kitchen Engineer – Basildon (London Travel)
Pay: £17/hour | Full-time (50 hrs/week)
Experienced engineer needed to maintain catering equipment.
Apply: [email protected] | 01268 822888

Live-In Carer – Essex (Near M25)
Compassionate carer with own vehicle needed. Support wheelchair user with daily tasks, hobbies, and holidays. Basic computer skills and kind attitude essential.
Send CV to: [email protected]

Evening Cleaner – Basildon (Pipps Hill)
Thursday or Friday, 6–9pm | £12.21/hr | PAYE
Duties: bins, vacuuming, mopping. Must be reliable and work independently.
Call MCG Cleaning Services: 01268 754812

Administrator – Basildon
£30–33k | Full Time | Office-based
Admin role with a twist: use Word drawing tools to turn sketches into schematics. No CAD experience needed—training provided.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01268 971 950

Transport Supervisor – Brentwood
2 days: £20,571 | Full-time (35 hrs): £35k
To apply: [email protected]

Recycling Operatives – Basildon
Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm | £12.21/hr
Call: 01268 567000
Email: [email protected]

Local activities for children

If you’re looking to get your kids into coding, check out BrightChamp’s remote coding training course.

Friday Games, sports, music for 12 - 15 yo’s at Sporting Village
Aged 12–15 and stuck for something to do after school? Head to the Youth Club at Basildon Sporting Village for games, sports, music, and good vibes — all for just £2.50 a session!
🕓 Every Friday | 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
⚽ Football, fitness, chill zones & more
💬 Meet new mates, stay active, have fun

Powered by Everyone Active, Flex Community Group & ECC Youth Service.
🔗 Find out more

FREE Youth Club + food at Mother’s Kitchen for 4 - 14 yo’s

Is your child aged 4-14? Do they love games, fun, and making new friends? Bring them along to our Youth Club at Mother’s Kitchen Community Group!

  • Fridays | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Mother’s Kitchen Café, SS13 1PN

  • A meal and drinks are provided – completely FREE!

  • Fun games & activities

A safe and friendly environment with a chance to meet new friends. Register at https://forms.gle/ssVZWPoYgmcfpg4G6 or Book in via EventBrite

Free Yoga for children

Thursdays (free), Northlands Park Family Centre, Basildon. Ages 4 - 4:45pm 6-12 year olds. Reserve a place here https://www.yoga4all.co

Multisports + food for teens

King Edward Teenage Teatime Community Hub. Every Friday 5 - 7pm. Multisports, Dance, Football, Karaoke, Crafts. Snacks and refreshments provided. Free. Every Friday at King Edward Community Centre, Laindon. SS15 6GY. Contact 07701365822 or [email protected] for more info

Weekly youth groups for Yr 5+

Xplore, Youth Group at Manor Mission Church. Thursdays 8 - 9pm

Indoor Cricket for Age 8 - 16

Indoor cricket activities and games (Ages 8 - 16). Fridays, 5 - 6pm. JAMES HORNSBY SCHOOL SPORTS HALL LEINSTER ROAD, SS15 5NX.

Local activities for adults

Women’s Cycle Ride – Everyone Welcome

Join Isabelle & Lydia for a beginner-friendly bike ride through Gloucester Park, followed by a cuppa and a chat! 🗓️ Wednesday 2 July 2025 | 🕥 10:30AM–12PM 📍 Basildon Sporting Village, SS14 3GR All women welcome – any age, background or ability. Bikes and helmets available if needed. 📩 Contact: [email protected] | 📱 07749 491638 In partnership with Essex Pedal Power – Basildon

Pop Connect Networking – 1st Wednesdays at Toby Carvery

Looking to grow your business circle in a friendly, relaxed setting? Join the Pop Connect Networking Group in Basildon every first Wednesday of the month. 🕚 11AM–1PM | 📍 Toby Carvery It’s all about meeting great people, sharing ideas, and making meaningful connections.

Mens Woodland Wellbeing Group Billericay

Yoga for Mental Health (Free)

Free coffee morning

Just drop in. Every Friday 10am - 2pm. Noak Bridge Christian Center, Wash road, SS15 4BE.

Social Community Football Games

Join a group of young men from Basildon for evening football on Mondays at Basildon Sporting Village & Woodlands School. Great way to keep fit and be part of the community.

  • Times: Monday 7:30 PM (9-a-side), Wednesday 7 PM (6-a-side)

  • Fee: £7 per person per game

  • Contact: WhatsApp 07723 615546

Sewing group

Learn to knit, crochet or sew on Thursday mornings (10am - 12noon). Venue: The pavilion, Great Berry. £4 per class. Further information, call Ann 07802161021

Coffee morning

Mondays, 10am - 12pm. Manor Mission Church, Manor Road Laindon Essex SS15 6PA

Private counselling service (chargeable) with Basildon Mind. Call 01268 284130 to make an appointment.

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Funding Opportunities for Projects

London Gateway Freeport Community Investment Fund Small Grants Fund for Basildon projects
London Gateway Freeport Community Investment Fund Small Grants Fund is now open for applications for local projects between £10,000 and £50,000.

Please carefully review the criteria to ensure projects will be eligible for a grant. Please note in particular the geographic boundary. We will not be able to fund any projects which operate outside of this specific area.  

Co-op Local Community Fund – Opens June 2025
Supports projects starting in October 2025 that focus on: Food access, Youth opportunities, Mental wellbeing, Community cohesion, Sustainability
Total of £6,000 shared across 3 local projects.
Apply here

Trusthouse Charitable Foundation – Ongoing
Grants of £2,000 to £10,000 for frontline charities in deprived areas. Covers core and project costs, not capital.
Eligibility depends on postcode deprivation level.
Apply here

Essex Community Foundation – Ongoing
Flexible grants for Essex-based charities and voluntary groups. Applications accepted year-round. Complete a short quiz to check eligibility.
Apply here

2025 Rosa Rise Fund – Closes 23 June 2025
Up to £40,000 over two years for Black and racially minoritised-led women’s and girls’ organisations (income between £30k–£300k).
Funding supports organisational development.
Apply here

Till next time, Basildon 💕