Midweek Basildon jobs

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Happy Midweek, Basildon!
Hope your week is going smoothly. And if it hasn’t been the best, here’s a little boost of a fresh round-up of local job opportunities you might not find widely advertised. Let’s get you back on track.

P.S if this doesn’t apply, but you know someone who might be looking for a position, please forward this email to them.

Apprenticeships

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Laindon (SS15 6PH)
Train with Bright Stars Nurseries UK Limited at Second Steps, gaining hands-on experience while working toward your Level 3 qualification.

Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 19 Jan 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Closes: Thursday 8th January 2026
Apply here

Apprentice Surplus Broker – Basildon (SS13 1EG)
Hands-on customer service role with Green Foot Print Services Ltd while completing a Level 2 qualification.
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 11 Jan 2026
Training: Customer Service Practitioner (L2)
Closes: 10 Jan 2026
 Apply here

Leisure Apprenticeships – Multiple Specialisms (Blackshots, Corringham & Belhus Park)
Impulse Leisure is offering seven apprenticeship opportunities across Fitness, Poolside, and Swimming Instruction pathways. Selection takes place fortnightly until Sunday 25th January. They are also recruiting for a variety of roles based at their centres across Thurrock. Their current vacancies are:

• Senior Fitness & Wellbeing Coach

• Food & Beverage Assistant

• Cleaning Operative

• Fitness Instructors (closing date Sunday 14^th December)

• Swimming Instructors
  Apply here

Aspiring Leisure Professional Apprentice (Blackshots, Corringham & Belhus Park Leisure Centres)
Join Impulse Leisure and begin your career in the leisure industry while working toward six industry-accredited qualifications. This role provides hands-on experience across Fitness, Poolside, and Swimming Instruction.

• Hours: 37 hours per week (including early mornings, late evenings, weekends & bank holidays)

• Salary: £12,353 – £22,082 per year (£236.80–£423.28 per week), + benefits
  Training includes:

• NVQ Level 2 Leisure Team Member

• Level 3 National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

• Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)

• Level 2 Swimming Teacher

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor

• Level 3 First Aid at Work

Apply here

Bar & Waiting Apprentice – Hornchurch (RM12 4XS)
Train in hospitality service with Harvester (Level 2).
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 16 Jan 2026
Training: Food & Beverage Team Member (L2)
Closes: 9 Jan 2026
Apply here

Safety, Health & Environment Technician Apprentice – Tilbury (RM18 7EH)
Train with Amazon as a Level 3 SHE Technician.
Wage: Competitive
Start: 7 Sep 2026
Training: SHE Technician (L3)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
 Apply here

Account Manager Apprentice – Wickford (SS11 7QL)
Develop customer service & account management skills with Opulent Media Ltd (Level 2).
Wage: £13,741/year
Start: 11 Jan 2026
Training: Customer Service Practitioner (L2)
Closes: 10 Jan 2026
 Apply here

Early Years Apprentice – Canvey (SS8 9DP)
Support early years learners at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School while completing a Level 3 qualification.
Wage: £12,955.80/year
Start: 9 Jan 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 15 Dec 2025
 Apply here

Chef Apprentice – Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 5HU)
Develop culinary and kitchen operation skills with Miller & Carter (Level 2).
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 16 Jan 2026
Training: Production Chef (L2)
Closes: 9 Jan 2026
 Apply here

Engineering Apprentice – Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 5PR)
Train with Guardian Industrial Doors Ltd as an Engineering Fitter (Level 3).
Wage: £15,704/year
Start: 26 Jan 2026
Training: Engineering Fitter (L3)
Closes: 10 Jan 2026
 Apply here

Learning Support Assistant Apprentice – Southend (SS0 0BW)
Support teaching and learning at St Thomas More High School (Level 3).
Wage: £12,563.20/year
Start: 5 Jan 2026
Training: Teaching Assistant (L3)
Closes: 19 Dec 2025
 Apply here

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Chef Apprentice – South Woodham Ferrers (CM3 5QY)
Develop kitchen and food production skills with The Shaw Farm.
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 21 Jan 2026
Training: Production Chef (L2)
Closes: 14 Jan 2026
 Apply here

Recruitment Consultant Apprentice – Romford (RM1 1DL)
Join MedicsPro Ltd developing professional recruitment & candidate management skills (Level 3).
Wage: £16,000/year
Start: 5 Jan 2026
Training: Recruiter (L3)
Closes: 31 Dec 2025
Apply here

IT Apprentice – Romford (RM3 9XR)
Develop IT support skills with Drapers' Multi-Academy Trust (Level 3).
Wage: £15,000/year
Start: 2 Mar 2026
Training: ICT Technician (L3)
Closes: 28 Feb 2026
Apply here

More Local-ish Jobs

Maintenance Engineer – C2C
Hands-on role resolving reactive maintenance faults and delivering minor project works within our in-house Asset team.

• Hours: Full-time

• Location: Fenchurch street

• Start: Interviews soon
   Apply

Finance Business Partner – South Essex Colleges
Seeking a proactive finance professional to provide clear financial insight and guide strategic decisions across our expanding Group.

• Hours: Full-time

• Location: Thurrock

• Salary: £40,000
   Apply

Forklift / warehouse operative – Grays/Tilbury
£27,000, Monday to Friday 8–5. The role involves loading vehicles into export containers (vans, tippers, military and luxury). You must have a full UK driving licence, forklift experience, be physically fit and comfortable working in tight spaces.
Apply by sending your CV to [email protected]

Christmas event staff – Barleylands Farm Park (Billericay)
Appetite4work are hiring temporary staff for Christmas parties this week and next. Dates include 11th, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th December. Shifts available: 10:00–14:00, 18:15–22:30/02:00 or 20:00–00:00. Pay is £12.60 per hour, weekly pay plus holiday pay. Perfect for extra festive cash, and you can bring friends.
Send your CV to [email protected] or apply via the link in the original ad.

Retail supervisor – Barleylands Farm Shop
£13.20 per hour (£27,456 per year), 40 hours across 5 days including weekends and lates. Shop hours: 6am–5:30pm. The role involves opening/closing, cash handling, stock replenishment, inventory accuracy, supporting ordering, leading a small team, training support and general shop-floor problem solving.
They’re looking for someone organised, positive, reliable and confident leading a shift.
Apply by sending your CV to [email protected] with the subject Supervisor (your name).

Picking/packing – Purfleet
Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, paying £12.21 per hour. Duties include picking, packing and relabelling. You’ll need fast-paced warehouse experience, good English, safety shoes and a hi-vis.
Text “Purfleet” to 07802865484 for a call back.

Cleaner – Billericay (urgent, 2-week temp)
5am–10am, 5 shifts per week including weekends, paying £13 per hour.
Apply by emailing your CV to [email protected] with the subject Cleaner Billericay.

Import co-ordinator – Basildon
£30,000–£32,000, full-time. Join a growing, friendly team with long-term stability.
Apply here: https://noblerecruiting.co.uk/job/import-coordinator-3/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOmZ85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3Lk7gebUUp_pSbR6RbMmyHZ-BNTdxLnvtcLW5K3Qje5aY8NGdL5bfOVqksc_aem_I3svMNoXPNVzbyQuHLKFbQ

Marketing manager – Anglian Home Improvements (Basildon)
Self-employed with excellent earning potential, company car and fuel provided. The role includes leading a team of field canvassers, recruitment support, appointment confirmations, daily performance monitoring and communication with the branch manager.
Contact 07566 218604 or [email protected].

Leaflet distributors – Anglian Home Improvements
Self-employed, flexible hours in your local area. Active outdoor role delivering leaflets door-to-door as part of a friendly team. Transport support provided, including the option of a company car for the right candidate.
Contact 07566 218604 or [email protected].

Multiple vacancies – Basildon
Call 01268 822 888 for details.
• Junior commercial sales executive (£21k–25k)
• European road freight trainee (£21k–25k)
• Counterbalance forklift driver (£27k)
• Import coordinator (£28k–30k)
• Internal sales (freight forwarding) (£30k)

That’s all folks,

Ada