Free frozen meals | Council building for let | Walk for prostate cancer

Good afternoon, Basildon and hope your June is off to a great start!

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 this serene photo from Langdon Nature Discovery park ☺️ 

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Weather in Basildon next week

This week’s Met Office weather forecast promises slightly less rain next week.

Sun’s out, savings out

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If you’re a bus service user, please consider filling the Essex Bus survey
Whether you’re a regular rider or not, your feedback on local bus services matters. Take a few minutes to complete the Essex Bus Survey and help shape the future of public transport.
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Twinning visit from Heiligenhaus
Basildon welcomed 23 members of the Conservative Ladies Union from its German twin town, Heiligenhaus. Also, this morning, primary schools across Basildon also sent a delegation of students to Heiligenhaus for a football tournament over the weekend.

Community Building to Let – Whitmore Way Bowls Building
A well-equipped facility is available for lease in Basildon. Includes a bowls green, hall, kitchen, and changing rooms. Rent concessions possible based on investment needs.
Apply by 19 June: [email protected]

⚽ Walking Football for Men 40+ Affected by Prostate Cancer
Join a new walking football team for men affected by prostate cancer — no experience needed! Sign up by 8 June to play your debut match on 19 July at the Fella’s Fair.
🔗 Join here

Free Frozen Meals Available Today

Thanks to Hope Community Supermarket, 100 frozen meals were donated to support local families — 48 are still available.
Free collection or delivery (within 5 miles)
Contact Maz: 07927 252873 or Email: [email protected]

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

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)

Apply here

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

Chef Apprentice (Harvester, SS14 3TJ)

• Shift work, 30 hours/week

• Start date: 1st July 2025

• Duration: 1 year 3 months

• 💷£15,600

• Training you’ll get: Production Chef Level 2

• Apply here

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

IT Support Apprentice (SS14 3BX)

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

• Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 5.30pm

• Start date: 23rd June 2025

• Duration: 1 year 6 months

• 💷£15,704

• Training you’ll get: ICT 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: 2 June 2025

• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship

• 3 years Apply: View Details

Apprentice Butcher – Billericay (Gibson Meats)
Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of butchery—from preparing cuts to making sausages. A proper hands-on role.

• £15,704/year to start | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | 40 hrs/week

• Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

• Start: 15 May 2025

• Duration: 1 yr 6 months Apply: View Details

More Local-ish Jobs

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

Block Pavers – Brentwood
1-day job to pave 2 driveways on Monday, 9th June | Day rate or price work
Contact: 07538 428164

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

Assistant Logistics Manager – Brentwood
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm | Up to £45,000

Purchasing & Stock Coordinator – Chelmsford
Mon–Fri | £35,000–£40,000

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

Uni Student Event & Warehouse Roles – Basildon & London
Starting June 6 | £13.85/hr | Weekly Pay
Help with events in London and packing orders in Basildon. Flexible hours.
Call Dustie: 01268 762430
Email: [email protected]

Night Staff – FLT Drivers
Sun–Thurs | £14.11/hr | Weekly Pay
Forklift (CB or REACH) experience required with a valid license.
Call: 01702 338882

Sales Executive – Basildon & Southend
Full-time | Base salary + bonuses
Office-based sales roles for motivated individuals with telesales or recruitment experience.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01268 971 950 or 07930 381 354

Part-time Accounts Payable – Basildon
£27–30k pro rata | 4 hrs/day | 6-month contract
Office-based role needing VAT knowledge and accounts payable experience.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01268 971 950

Car Park Caretaker – Rayleigh Weir
Sat & Sun | 7–9am | £12.21/hr | PAYE
Duties include bin emptying, tidying, and opening barriers.
Call: MCG Cleaning Services Ltd – 01268 754812

Customer Service Advisor – Billericay
£24k + commission | Mon–Fri, 9–5
Ideal for confident communicators with sales experience.
Call: 07350 419772
Email: [email protected]

Physical Performance Coach – Southend United
Design training plans to enhance player performance and reduce injuries.
Apply by June 20
Email CV & cover letter: [email protected]
Details: Southend United Job Posting

Warehouse Operatives – Basildon
Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:00 | £12.21/hr
Experienced pickers/packers needed.
Call: 01268 567000

Domiciliary Support Worker – Wickford/Billericay
School holiday work | Manual license required
Support a client with outings and activities.
Call: 01245 408761
Email: [email protected]
Apply: 1Stop Healthcare Jobs

Support Workers / Learning Support Assistants – Essex
Mon–Fri, some weekends
Support young adults with learning difficulties in community activities.
Call: 01375 808303
Email: [email protected]

Commercial Sales Exec for Basildon United FC

• Social media updates

• Drive new revenue through sponsorships and advertising

• Build/maintain strong working relationships

• Maintain accurate sales records.

Apply to Mark ([email protected])

Domicillary Health Care Assistants needed in Southend/Basildon

Must have driver’s license and access to vehicle.

Apply to [email protected] or 01268653536, 07399487091

P/T Trampoline Coach (Basildon Sporting Village)

Needed for 6 - 7 per week on a permanent basis here at Basildon Sporting Village. Closing date: 20th June 2025.

Full job details here. Title your email “Trampoline Cover Coach” and send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Night Shift Logistics Roles – Multiple Positions
Location: Basildon & Surrounding

• Warehouse Operative (FLT Basic): £26K, 1am–12pm, full-time

• Transport Supervisor: Up to £35K, 4-on-4-off, 6pm–6am

• Transport Manager: Up to £45K, Sun–Thurs or Mon–Fri, 5pm–2am

Apply: [email protected] | 📱Text job title to 07377 792109

Administrative Assistant – Finance Focused
Location: Basildon | Salary: £30K | Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:00
Duties:

• Bookkeeping, invoicing (Sage 50)

• Sales & purchase order processing

• Supporting financial reporting and admin

• 2–3 years admin/finance experience

• Sage 50 proficiency.

  Call: 01268 567000 to apply

Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Basildon | £27K–£30K pro rata | 6-month contract
4 hours/day, Monday–Friday (office-based).
📩 Apply: [email protected] | 📞 01268 971 950

Sales & Admin Support – Events Company
Hybrid (Home & Basildon) | 💷 From £13/hr + bonus (Self-employed)

Chef Lopez Events & Bash Events are hiring!
Help us manage quotes, liaise with clients, and support event sales. Must have great communication skills, be organised, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Apply: [email protected]

Events Coordinator & Team Leader – Children’s Parties
Location: Essex & Surrounding Areas | Rate: £17.50–£18/hour
Join a dynamic and friendly team delivering exciting ride-on car parties for children.
Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients pre- and post-event

• Packing and unpacking event equipment efficiently

• Setting up and overseeing party logistics

• Acting as the on-site host for party guests. Apply: [email protected]

Domestic Cleaner – Flexible Hours
Location: Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Brentwood | Pay: Competitive
Looking for experienced and reliable cleaners.

• Flexible working hours

• Driving essential

Apply: [email protected]

Class 2 HGV Driver (CPC Required)
Location: Grays, Essex | £16.84/hour PAYE | Temp to Perm | 37 hrs/week

• Valid CPC & HGV Class 2 licence

Call: 07350 419772 or Text “HGV 2 GRAYS”

Support Worker – Domiciliary Care (School Holidays)
Location: Wickford/Billericay | Flexible Shifts
Requirements:

• Manual driving licence

• UK care experience preferred

• PEG training a bonus

Apply: [email protected] | 📞 01245 408761

Female Domiciliary Carers – Immediate Start
Location: Chadwell, East Tilbury, Tilbury | Start: 5 June
Requirements:

• Female (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010)

• Full UK driving licence

• Previous domiciliary care experience essential

Apply: [email protected] | 📱 Text: 07350 419772

Part-Time Nursery Practitioner
Location: Burnt Mills | Days: Mon & Wed
Work with babies (0–2 years) in a caring nursery setting.
Requirements:

• Level 2/3 in Early Years

• Experience preferred

Apply: [email protected]

Production Operative – Temp Role
Location: South Woodham Ferrers | £12.21/hour | Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
Apply: [email protected]

Warehouse Operative
Location: Basildon | £12.21/hour | Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:00
Experience with picking/packing, scanners, and labels required.
Apply: 01268 567000

Case Maker / Export Packer
Location: Basildon | Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm | Training Provided
Work with tools, build crates, and prep goods for export.
Apply: 01268 567000

Sheet Metal Worker (Ductwork Preferred)
Location: Basildon | Competitive Pay | Full-Time
Requirements:

• 2+ years’ sheet metal experience

• Ductwork & blueprint skills preferred

Apply: 01268 567000

Landscaping Site Manager – High-End Gardens
Location: South Essex & East/North London | £180–£200/day
Deliver bespoke modern gardens with a hands-on approach.
Requirements:

• 5+ years in hard/soft landscaping

• Strong project delivery skills

• Own transport preferred

📩 Apply: [email protected] | 📞 07775 854676

Nursery Manager (Barleylands)

• Previous experience running a large nursery setting taking children from 0-4 years.

• You must be qualified to a minimum of level 3 in Early Years Over 2 years experience as a nursery manager of a large setting.

• Available to work on a full time basis of 40hrs per week, Monday – Friday, all year round

• Experience and understanding of OFSTED standards, previous experience of inspections in a management capacity.

Apply here

Nursery Cook & Catering Assistants – Various Roles Available (Marsh Farm)

Join a welcoming catering team with opportunities for both full-time and casual positions.
• Roles: Full-time nursery cook and casual catering assistants
• Requirements: Some kitchen or food prep experience preferred
• Environment: Friendly, supportive team environment
• Hours: Flexible based on role
• Pay: Competitive and based on experience
📩 To apply or find out more, email: [email protected]

F&B Team Leaders (multiple roles, various shifts) – Southend Airport

Take the lead in our café, bar and airport pub operations.
• Duties: Managing daily food & drink service, rosters, team coordination
• Requirements: Hospitality or supervisory experience preferred
• Hours: 15, 25 or 35 hours/week available
• Pay: Competitive, shift-based
📩 Apply online

Swim School Admin & Assistants – Basildon

Join the SwimMania team as a receptionist or swim assistant.
• Roles: Receptionist (18+), Swimming Assistant (16+)
• Perks: Free lessons for your kids, fun work environment, paid training
• Hours: Flexible – see below
• Pay: £12.50 to £21.28 depending on role
📩 Email CV: [email protected]
📞 Call: 07772 108855 / 01268 415834
Interviews: 16 June | Apply by: 13 June

Shift examples:
• Tues 1:30–7:30 (Reception cover)
• Thurs 1–7:45 (Reception perm)
• Thurs 4–7 (Swim Assistant)
• Sun 7:15–3:15 (Reception cover)

Local activities for children

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

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. (Starting January 24th 2025). JAMES HORNSBY SCHOOL SPORTS HALL LEINSTER ROAD, SS15 5NX.

Local activities for adults

Yoga for Mental Health (Free)

Every Friday, 11:15am

King Edward Community Center, King Edward road, Laindon. SS15 6GY

Book via [email protected] or via this link

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 with Basildon Mind. Call 01268 284130 to make an appointment.

Earn with Research

Enjoy reading? Research Opinions are looking for people who enjoy reading for a survey

• Earn £90 for 1.5 hours face to face

• Thursday, 19th July

• Sign up here: Books | Research Opinions

Short-sightedness: Research Opinions are looking for people are short-sighted (myopia) for a survey

• Monday 9th - Friday 20th June

• 45min interview via Zoom

• £60 for your time

• Sign up here: Short-Sightedness | Research Opinions

Funding Opportunities for Projects

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 💕