Road works update | 1-day pumpkin cutting vacancies tomorrow (16+) | Comedy night | Lots more jobs

Happy rainy Friday, Basildon!

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, enjoy this beautiful photo of a walk through Marsh Farm Country Park (30 min drive away)

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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?

🚧 Road Update…Great Knightleys Works Complete
Good news! The emergency works at the traffic lights between Great Knightleys and Laindon Link are finished… the road is now fully open.

St Nicholas Church Laindon Needs You
Nearly 800 years of history deserves to be seen! St Nicholas Church (Grade I listed, home to 14 Commonwealth War Graves) is looking for capable hands to help create a new display cabinet to showcase historic pictures and items.
💌 Want to help? Email: [email protected]

Basildon’s First Ever Half Marathon – Sun 14 Sept 2025
History in the making! Basildon’s first-ever Half Marathon is here. It starts and finishes from Basildon Sporting Village. 9am start – Places filling fast!
👉 Sign up: https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/basildon-half-marathon-in-partnership-with-utilize-september-2025

Basildon Station – Bus Replacement Update
Rail replacement buses can’t stop on Southernhay due to a road closure. Instead, they’ll pick up/drop off at Cherrydown E (south side).

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

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Training/Apprenticeships

Product development Technician (SS14 3AD)

You will work on bringing tractors from concept through to production, working with a broad range of engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, machining and component level to full vehicle testing

• 37.5 hours

• £15,311

• Start date: 2nd Sept 2025

• Duration: 3 years 9 months

• Training: Engineering technician (level 3)

Apply here

Apprentice ICT Technician (Wickford)

Gain hands‑on experience supporting real industrial control systems.

• 37.5 hours

• £15,990

• Start date: 15th Sept 2025

• Duration: 3 years 4 months

• Training: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Apply here

Audiologist Apprentice (Mid & South Essex NHS Trust)

Looking for an excellent communicator with a strong interest in science to train as an audiologist with the NHS

• 37.5 hours

• £24,567

• Start date: 1st October 2025

• Duration: 3 years

• 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 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

Team members - Runwell Sports and Social Club

The club needs kitchen assistants and other team members for Fridays and weekend shifts. For more info, reach out to [email protected]

FT/PT Chef – Carpenters Arms, West Horndon

Experience required. oin our busy kitchen team – friendly pub, great food, supportive environment.
Apply: [email protected]

Kitchen Porter/Assistant - Carpenters Arms, West Horndon

(FT/PT – no experience needed)
Join our busy kitchen team – friendly pub, great food, supportive environment.
Apply: [email protected]

Casual Funeral Staff – D J Cotton & Sons, Corringham

Driving • Pall bearing • Hospital removals • On-call
Caring, professional, and empathetic team – full training provided.
Apply: [email protected]

Part-Time Chef – Towngate Theatre, Basildon

20 hrs permanent OR zero-hour contract | Experience required
Cook with a friendly catering team in a lively theatre atmosphere.
Apply: towngatetheatre.co.uk/job-vacancies

Warehouse Operatives – Basildon

£12.21 p/h | 40 hrs per week | Permanent
MUST have handheld scanner (HHT) + WMS experience.
Join a supportive warehouse team – reliable, full-time role.
Apply: WhatsApp 07917 890067 or call 01268 567000

Paint Sprayer – Basildon

Afternoon shift | Experience essential
All prep, filler, spraying & finishing work.
Apply: Call 01268 937399 or text "sprayer" to 07853 177904

Warehouse Operative – Grays/Tilbury

£27,000 | Mon–Fri, 8–5
Load/export vehicles (cars, vans, military & luxury). Must have tools & forklift experience.
Apply: [email protected]

Asbestos Compliance Administrator – Wickford

FT (flexible) | Must drive due to location
Busy admin role – raising jobs, training, stock & data entry.
Apply: [email protected]

GCSE Dance Teacher – Adagio, Brentwood/Billericay

Sundays 9–12 (term time) | Great rates + free parking
Teach, inspire & support GCSE students in a welcoming school.
Apply: [email protected]

Drama Teacher – Southend (Razzamataz)

Saturdays 10.30–1.30 | Teaching ages 6–18
Bring creativity and confidence to young performers.
Apply: WhatsApp 07376114435

Performing Arts Teacher – Jigsaw (Chelmsford/Brentwood)

Sat/Sun AM | From £22 p/h | Ages 3–6
Fun, creative teaching with end-of-term show included!
Apply: [email protected]

Full-Time Cook – Thurrock Garden Centre

Mon–Fri | Friendly café team | Immediate start
Apply: thurrockgardencentre.co.uk/vacancies

Shot Sellers – Lux Shots Co

Sell shots at parties/events | Fun, flexible nights | Great cash + perks
DM: @luxe_shots_co on Instagram

Warehouse Staff – Rayleigh

£12.60–£14.11 p/h | Must have FLT licence | Temp-to-perm
Shifts available: Days, Afternoons, Nights
📩 Apply: [email protected] | 01702 338882

Invoice Processing Admin – Romford

£29k | FT, permanent | Office-based
Busy, varied accounts role in a supportive team.
Apply: [email protected] | 01268 971950

Transport Planner – Wickford/Chelmsford outskirts

£33k + bonus | Mon–Fri | Must have transport planning exp.
Plan fleet routes in a buzzing, modern office.
Apply: [email protected] | 01268 971950

Retail Assistant – Chelmsford

£12.21 p/h | PT (24 hrs) | Great customer service role
Apply: noblerecruiting.co.uk/job/retail-assistant

Pumpkin Pickers – Brentwood (One Day Only!)

Sat 30th Aug | 16+ | NMW
Physically fit & hardworking – harvest day fun!
Apply: [email protected]

Carers – Beaumont Home Care, Brentwood

FT & PT | Drivers only | Real Living Wage + mileage + travel time
Supportive care team – day, evening & weekend shifts.
Apply: [email protected]

Site Supervisor – Battlesbridge (USL)

Exp. in heritage/conservation projects essential
Oversee traditional building works across the South East.
Apply: [email protected] | 01245 326721

Senior Carer & Coordinator – Wickford/Basildon/Rayleigh

Weekly pay | On-call rota | FT permanent roles
Take the next step in your care career.
Apply: [email protected] | 01268 560246

Recycling Operative – Basildon

£12.21 p/h | Mon–Fri 7–5 | FT
Hands-on role sorting recyclable materials – full training given.
Apply: Call 01268 567000

Warehouse Supervisor – Basildon

£32.5k | FT, Mon–Fri | Must have FLT licence + exp.
Lead a busy freight team with varied shifts.
Apply: [email protected] | 07460993618

Cleaners – Clean Canvas UK Ltd

£14–£15 p/h | PT (9–25 hrs) | Weekly pay
Must drive + provide own supplies. Flexible & supportive company.
Apply: [email protected]

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

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