New bin collection dates next week | UK emergency alert test | Gaming van business for sale | New jobs

Good evening, Basildon from sunny Lee Chapel North!

In today’s newsletter, we’ve got some important updates, new jobs and a lot of new fun activities for adults happening locally.

Before we jump in, check out the cute new orphan calf at the Barleylands farm who’s on the market for a new name. (Submit your name on the Barleylands Facebook page)

P.S: If you have any recommendations for this newsletter, please email them to [email protected]. Every single email is read by a real person :-)

Weather in Basildon next week

According to the Met Office weather forecast, we’re in for a warm but cloudy week ahead.

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What's new?

Bin Collections – Bank Holiday Update
Heads up! Collections will run one day later than usual next week due to the August Bank Holiday. Things go back to normal from Mon 1 Sept. Please get your bins out by 7am please!
📲 You can get reminders with the free Our Streets Basildon app (Apple & Android) developed by the University of Essex for local residents.

Access to Laindon Link from Great Knightleys is currently closed
Due to a burst water pipe, access to Laindon link from the traffic lights at Great Knightleys is currently shut. If you need access, you’ll need to go via the other end of Great Knightleys/Falstones

Heavenly Desserts Opens – Sat 23 Aug
Sweet news! Festival Leisure welcomes Heavenly Desserts tomorrow. Expect beautifully crafted treats & brunch bites at Unit 8B.

🅿️ Wat Tyler Car Park Refresh
The car park bays at Wat Tyler Visitor Centre have been re-hatched. Please don’t block the Keep Clear zones or the Coach Bay as they’re in constant use.

Find Your Active Fund Returns – 1 Sept
£500,000 is being invested in Greater Essex thanks to the London Marathon Foundation! 🎉
Three ways to get funding:
• Small Grants Fund – grassroots projects
• Places & Spaces Fund – active-friendly environments
• Development Fund – scale up your impact
👉 Apply via Your Essex Community Platform – free resources & tailored support available.

UK Emergency Alert Test – Sun 7 Sept, 3pm
All 4G & 5G phones will buzz loudly for 10 seconds with a government test alert.
⚠️ If you have a hidden phone for safety, find opt-out guidance here: [GOV.UK link]

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

Trainee Audiologist Apprentice (Basildon)

NHS-funded audiologist training opportunity for an excellent communicator with a strong interest in science?

• 37.5 hours (9am - 5pm)

• £24,567

• Start date: 1st October 2025

• Duration: 3 years 4 months

• Training: Healthcare science practitioner (integrated degree) (level 6)

Apply here

Customer service Apprentice (Bear Estate agents, SS16 4HA)

Assisting in ensuring tasks required throughout the company are completed efficiently.

• 35 hours (9am - 5pm)

• £14,918

• Start date: 16th Sept 2025

• Duration: 1 year 1 month

• Training: Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Apply here

Hospitality Degree Apprentice (Hollywood Bowl Group)

3-year Hospitality Apprentice Programme where you’ll gain real-world experience in a dynamic industry while working towards a BA (Hons) Degree in Applied Leadership and Management, tailored specifically to the hospitality sector.

• 40 hours/week

• £15,704

• Start date: 15th October 2025

• Duration: 3 years

• Training: Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Apply here

Apprentice administrator and Care co-ordinator (SS14 1GJ)

Potton Social Care Services has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Admin / Care Co-ordinator to join their team in Basildon.

• 37.30 hours/week, Mon - Fri

• £14,918.80

• Start date: 1st Sept 2025

• Duration: 1 year 6 months

• Training: Business administrator (level 3)

  Apply here

Early Years Apprentice (Durham rd, SS15 6PH)

Second Steps Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children's learning, play and development and building key relationships.

• 30 hours/week, Mon - Fri

• £11,778

• Start date: 2nd Sept 2025

• Duration: 1 year 2 months

• Training: Early years educator (level 3)

  Apply here

Leisure Team Member Apprentice (Basildon Sporting Village, SS14 3WB)

Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions!

• 40 hours/week

• £18,678

• Start date: 26th August 2025

• Duration: 1 year 3 months

• Training: Leisure team member (level 2)

  Apply here

Apprentice surplus broker (SS13 1EG)

Communicating with businesses and negotiating purchases and sales of excess stock.

• 35 hours (9am - 5pm)

• £13,741

• Start date: 16th August 2025

• Duration: 1 year 1 month

• Training: Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Apply here

Apprentice dental nurse (SS14 2EZ)

A local dental practice is looking for an apprentice dental nurse to start an exciting career in dental nursing

• Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

• £11,778

• Start date: 24th July2025

• Duration: 1 year

• Training: Dental nurse (GDC 2023) (level 3)

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

More Local-ish Jobs

Coach – Proven Gym, Basildon
Full-time | Salary negotiable
Inspiring coach wanted to deliver industry-leading training.
📩 Send video application: [email protected]

Fund Development Admin Officer – Essex Community Foundation
Full-time | Essex | Salary TBC
Support donor development, events & marketing. Strong admin & CRM skills needed.
📩 Apply: ECF Careers

Children & Young Person’s Domestic Abuse Practitioner – Basildon Refuge
Full-time | Year-round post
Work with children 0–18 supporting recovery after domestic abuse.
📩 Apply: Changing Pathways Jobs

Warehouse Operative – Basildon
£12.21ph | 40hrs/week | Permanent
Must have HHT scanner & WMS experience.
📩 Apply: WhatsApp 07917 890067 | Call 01268 567000

Bakery Van Driver – Basildon/Thurrock
£TBC | 20 hrs/wk | Wed–Fri 12–5pm
25+, 5+ years driving, clean licence. Training in Aug, start Sept 12.
📩 Apply: [email protected]

Food Service Assistant – Basildon/Thurrock
£TBC | 20 hrs/wk | Wed–Fri 12–5pm
Own car required. Training in Aug, start Sept 12.
📩 Apply: [email protected]

Operational Support Admin – Stanford-le-Hope
£14.58ph | O/T £21.37ph | 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00
Warehouse admin/supervisor exp required. PPE, canteen & parking provided.
📩 Apply: Staffline Jobs | Call 07525 594675

Cleaners – Basildon & Surrounding
£12.50ph | Same-day bank transfer
21+ | Driving preferred | Female only (customer request).
📩 Call Leon: 07727 118423