New year, new local job opportunities

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Happy Midweek, Basildon!

A brand new year means brand new opportunities and if 2026 is your year to secure something better, you’re in the right place. Apologies in advance - this is a long one!

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Apprenticeship Opportunities

Leisure Team Member Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 3GR)
Leisure centre operations role with Sports and Leisure Management Ltd.
Wage: £14,943/year
Start: 2nd Mar 2026
Training: Leisure Team Member (L2)
Closes: 16th Feb 2026
Apply here

Business Administration Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 3EL)
Office administration role with Leonardo MW Ltd.
Wage: £21,000/year
Start: 1st Sep 2026
Training: Business Administrator (L3)
Closes: 27th Mar 2026
Apply here

Business Degree Apprentice – Basildon (SS14 3EL)
Chartered management training role with Leonardo MW Ltd.
Wage: £21,525/year
Start: 1st Sep 2026
Training: Chartered Manager (Degree L6)
Closes: 27th Feb 2026
Apply here

Dental Nurse Apprentice – Upminster (RM14 2TR)
Dental nursing role with The Dental Practice.
Wage: £11,778/year
Start: 13th Mar 2026
Training: Dental Nurse (L3)
Closes: 12th Mar 2026
Apply here

Trade Supplier & Driver Apprentice – Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 5LY)
Trade supply and delivery support role with EDA Learning & Development Ltd.
Wage: £17,992/year
Start: 2nd Feb 2026
Training: Trade Supplier (L2)
Closes: 29th Jan 2026
Apply here

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Early Years Educator Apprentice – Hornchurch (RM12 5LH)
Nursery-based childcare role with A Star Kids Nursery.
Wage: Competitive
Start: 2nd Feb 2026
Training: Early Years Educator (L3)
Closes: 31st Jan 2026
Apply here

Marketing Manager Degree Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 0DG)
Digital marketing leadership role with Rhotic Media Ltd.
Wage: £14,918.80 – £24,126.96/year
Start: 3rd Aug. 2026
Training: Digital Marketer (Degree L6)
Closes: 27th Feb. 2026
Apply here

Sales Manager Degree Apprentice – Chelmsford (CM2 0DG)
Sales leadership training role with Rhotic Media Ltd.
Wage: £15,600/year
Start: 3rd Aug 2026
Training: Chartered Manager (Degree L6)
Closes: 27th Feb 2026
Apply here

Construction Management Apprentice – Essex (IG10 3SD)
Construction management trainee role with Higgins Partnerships PLC.
Wage: £23,000/year
Start: 7 Sep 2026
Training: Construction Site Supervisor (L4)
Closes: 15 Feb 2026
Apply here

Local-ish Jobs

Café & Play Centre Team Members - Basildon (Part-time & full-time) – 360 Play Basildon
360 Play Basildon is recruiting friendly, bubbly and reliable team members for multiple front-of-house and kitchen roles. Duties include café service, food preparation, party hosting and welcoming families at reception. Apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Food & Beverage Team – London Southend Airport (Various roles, full-time & part-time)
Multiple Food & Beverage vacancies including Team Members, Chefs (x2) and Assistant Manager roles at the UK’s fastest-growing airport.
Register your interest for the F&B Recruitment Day.

Kitchen Manager – The Bee Shed Coffee House (Full-time) – Essex
Tues–Sat, 7:30am–3pm.
Apply here: https://406b8a29021538.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/

Baker / Cook – The Bee Shed Coffee House (Part-time) – Essex
Tues & Thurs + 2 Saturdays per month.
Apply here: https://406b8a29021538.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/

Saturday Pot Wash – The Bee Shed Coffee House (Part-time) – Essex
Saturdays 9:30am–1:30pm.
Apply here: https://406b8a29021538.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/

Farm Shop Assistant – The Bee Shed Coffee House (Part-time) – Essex
Fridays 9am–5pm.
Apply here: https://406b8a29021538.uk.deputy.com/jobs#/

Waiter / Waitress – Lakeview Café, Billericay (Part-time)
Working hours 8:30am–5:00pm, minimum of 4 days per week. Some previous experience required. Location: Lake Meadows Park, Billericay, CM12 0BW. Apply by calling 07765 060031.

Hospitality Staff – White Horse, Ramsden Heath (Various roles)
Assistant manager, weekday servers and weekend servers required.
Apply in person.

Bar Staff – Barnhall Social Club, Wickford (Part-time)
Must be 21+. Call 07840 876503 for more details.

Experienced Barista – Human Kind Café (Front of House) – Basildon
Charity café supporting the community. Apply by emailing [email protected] or popping in to speak to the manager.

Experienced Barista – Human Kind Café, Billericay (Front of House)
Needed to join the front of house team. Apply by emailing [email protected] or pop in to speak to the manager.

Early Morning Kitchen Assistant – The Bread Box (Full-time) – Essex
£16,000 per year, Monday to Friday 01:00–08:00.
Apply by sending a direct message to The Bread Box.

Delivery Driver – The Bread Box (Full-time) – Essex
£26,000 per year, Monday to Friday 06:30–15:30.
Apply by sending a direct message to The Bread Box.

Part-Time Social Media Assistant – The Bread Box (Part-time) – Essex
£10,000–£20,000 per year (pro rata).
Apply by sending a direct message to The Bread Box.

Support work

Carers Voices Officer – Healthwatch Essex (Full-time, fixed-term)
Supporting unpaid carers to access information, guidance and advocacy across Essex.
Closing date: 26 January 2026.
Apply here: https://healthwatchessex.org.uk/get-involved/

Peer to Parent Link Worker – Basildon (Part-time, fixed-term)
£18,883.80, 27 hours per week. Hybrid role supporting parents’ emotional wellbeing. Fixed-term until March 2027.
Apply by 12 noon on 23 January 2026.
Apply here: Job Vacancy: Peer Support Link Worker (Basildon) - Parents 1st

Counselling Manager – Mind, Basildon (Part-time, job share)
Mind is looking for a well-organised, data-driven manager to share leading snd developing the counselling team. Salary: £31,923 per annum pro rate, 21 hours per week. Closing date: 20th January, 2026 at middday. Interviews will be held 26th January, 2026. Please see full job specs at basmind.org and apply via [email protected]

Care Professionals – Basildon, Brentwood & Chelmsford (Full-time & part-time)
Full-time & part-time roles across Basildon, Brentwood & Chelmsford. Must drive and work alternate weekends. Apply via [email protected]

Physio – Basildon United Football Club (Part-time/Sessional)
Based at Gardiners Close, Basildon, SS14 3AW.
Apply via DM or email [email protected]

CPR Smart Technician – Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (Essex & Herts)
Delivering CPR Smart Programme for Schools.
Apply here: https://loom.ly/fdgFN5c

Need help with your applications? Step Forward Healthcare Employment Programme – Basildon & Southend
Fully funded employability programme for 18–30 year olds.
Register via [email protected]

Education

Tutor (One-to-One & SEN) – Southend & Basildon (Part-time/Flexible)
Apply via [email protected], call 01277 725690 or visit www.newwaytuition.co.uk

Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor – Wickford (Part-time)
Experience with SEN desirable.
Register interest: https://www.tutordoctor.co.uk/brentwood-billericay-basildon/about-us/become-a-tutor/

Ballet Teachers – Wickford, Basildon & Orsett (Part-time)
Applicants must be 18+ with ballet training and dance experience. Apply by emailing your CV, including ballet exam grades and dance experience to [email protected] or call 07557 102204 for more info. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nursery Practitioner – Corringham (Part-time)
£12.21–£16.61 per hour, Monday to Friday 8:15am–3:30pm. Start January 2026.
Apply to [email protected]

Admin

Office Administrator – Billericay / Hutton Border (Part-time)
3 days per week within a landscape & construction company.
Apply to [email protected]

Multiple Council Vacancies – Brentwood, Essex

Current vacancies include:
• Principal Accountant
• Housing Support Officer
• Housing Officer
• Housing Administrator (Leasehold & Estates)
• Homelessness Performance & Projects Team Leader
• Digital Delivery Manager
Apply here: https://orlo.uk/Y91rN

Mortgage Administrator – Brentwood (Full-time, permanent)
£30,000–£35,000 plus bonus. Hybrid after probation.
Apply via [email protected]

Insurance Broker / Protection Advisor – Brentwood (Full-time, office-based)
£30,000–£35,000 basic, OTE £75,000–£100k+.
Apply via [email protected]

Account Manager – Brentwood Outskirts (Full-time, hybrid)
£30,000–£34,000 plus bonus.
Apply via [email protected] or call 01268 971 950

Sales Executive / Technical Sales – Essex & London (Full-time)
Apply via [email protected] or call 01268 222731

Key Account Executive – Basildon (Full-time, hybrid)
Closing date: 11 January.
Apply here:

Sales Coordinator – London Gateway, Corringham (Full-time)

Hours: 09:00–17:00. Ziegler UK is looking for an experienced sales coordinator to help further develop potential sales opportunities in European groupage freight. You’ll handle quotations and bookings, client communication, all whilst providing exceptional customer service. Apply here

Part-Time Call Centre Staff – Rayleigh Road (SS9)
Part-time with full-time potential. You will be speaking with new and existing clients who have previously expressed interest in improving their homes and arranging appointments for interested parties. Full training is provided. Applicants must be fluent English speakers and have right to work in the UK. 17+. Hourly pay + commission. Apply via [email protected]

Call Centre Agent – IronmongeryDirect, Basildon (Full-time, fixed-term)
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

Ecommerce & Marketing Manager – View Garden Centre, Wickford

Full-time marketing, events and website management role for a creative design superstar with an eye for detail and experience in WordPress websites? Join our thriving garden centre with its buzzing restaurant and huge potential for growth! Apply via [email protected]

Warehouse/Operations

Warehouse Operatives – Basildon (Full-time, permanent)
Apply via [email protected]

Warehouse Operatives – Purfleet (Days & nights)
£12.46–£18.52 per hour.
Apply here: link provided

Warehouse Operative – IronmongeryDirect, Basildon (Full-time)
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. Warehouse Operative job details - Traders

Forklift / Warehouse Operative – Chadwell St Mary (Full-time)
£27,000 per year.
Apply via [email protected]

Forklift / Warehouse Operative – Chadwell St Mary (Full-time)
£27,000 | Mon–Fri, 8–5.
Apply via [email protected]

Machine / Production Operative – Benfleet (Full-time, temp)
£12.21 per hour. Immediate start.

Production Operative – South Woodham Ferrers (Full-time)
£12.21 per hour.
Text SWF to 07967 104188

Line Leader – Tilbury (Full-time, temp-to-perm)
£15.93 per hour + overtime.
Apply via Staffline quoting ref 1IPSTI

Shift Production Supervisor – Essex (Full-time)
£49,000–£52,000 per annum.
Apply here

Cleaning/Labour

Labourer – Billericay / Maldon Area (Full-time)
Full-time labourer required for landscape & construction company. Maldon/Heybridge applicants preferred but Billericay also welcome.
Apply by emailing [email protected]

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Engineer – JJ Domestics (Full-time, permanent)
Skilled commercial carpet cleaning engineers needed to join the team. The role involves carrying out high-quality carpet and upholstery repairs for commercial clients. Previous experience required, as well as knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipments and techniques, repairs to commercial carpet cleaners. Full UK driving licence required (company van provided) Full-time, permanent role. Apply via [email protected]

Cleaner – Chelmsford (Flexible, part-time)
Above-market pay of £13 to £20 per hour, with flexible hours designed to fit around family life. This role is with a family-focused cleaning company built by mums, for mums, looking for caring, reliable and experienced cleaners who take pride in helping families feel at home. Apply email [email protected]

Cleaner – Canvey Island (Part-time, temporary)
£14 per hour.
Apply via 01268 567000 or WhatsApp 07917 890067

Cleaning Drivers – Basildon (Part-time)
Part-time cleaning drivers required, Mon–Sat 9:30am–2:30pm. DBS required. Driving licence essential. Apply via [email protected]

Part-Time Team Member – Sparklean Essex (Part-time)
3 days per week.
Apply via Facebook or call 07793 627908

Driving

Delivery Driver – Subway Wickford (Part-time)
Every Tuesday, 10:15am–7:15pm.
Must have valid driving licence and own transport.
Apply in person or contact the Wickford branch.

School Transport Driver – Essex (Part-time)
£12.21 per hour, 10 hours per week, Mon–Fri split shifts. Company vehicle provided. Full training given. Apply here: https://staffline.ai/H1qyB3npa1

Part-Time Delivery Driver – Laindon (Part-time)
Apply via 07479 747369

FLT Counterbalance Driver – Rainham (Full-time, temp-to-perm)
Apply via WhatsApp “FLT671” to 07359 381691

Auto techs/Mechanics

MOT Tester – Wickford (Full-time)
Busy test-only station.
Call 01268 766406

Diesel Technician / Mechanic – Basildon (Full-time)
£15–£20 per hour.
Apply via [email protected]

Media

Volunteer Media Assistant – Billericay Town FC (Voluntary)
Voluntary assistant videographer/editor role to provide ‘back up’ cover. Experience preferred but not essential. Apply via [email protected]

Theatre Technician – Towngate Theatre, Basildon (Full-time)
Applications close Sunday 4 January. Apply via Towngate Theatre careers page.

Others

Garment Repairer / Industrial Seamstress – Wickford

£26,228.60 + performance bonus. Full-time permanent role.
Mon–Fri, 6:30am–3pm.
Apply here: https://zurl.co/idNUJ

That’s all folks,

Ada.