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Sporting Village traffic disruptions | Free youth club + food | Local jobs

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Ada Powers
March 14, 2025

Good afternoon, Basildon

Apologies for the late-ish delivery of today’s newsletter but you’ll see why. Today’s edition is packed - see why especially with lots of jobs in the area.

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Before we delve in, please enjoy these amazing drawing of local Basildon illustrator, Kirsty. If you have a wedding coming up or if you’re looking for a quirky Mother’s day gift, book her before she gets booked up!

Weather in Basildon next week

This week’s Met Office weather forecast says next week will look pretty sunny so get your sunscreen and shorts out this weekend :-)

What's New in our area?

Live facial recognition cameras are in Basildon town centre today and tomorrow

For your safety by Essex Police. Just be aware

Free £379 spot to quit smoking

Get a free spot to quit smoking with Allen Carr’s Easyway – a world-famous method designed to help people stop in just one day.

Funded by Essex Wellbeing Service & Essex County Council, this limited-time offer covers the full cost of the seminar.

Free Mother’s Day flower giveaway at Eastgate

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a free bouquet! Visit the Ground Floor flower cart at Eastgate Shopping Centre and pick up a bunch for your mum – because she deserves it.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 30
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre
First come, first served – while stocks last!

Busy Car Park Alert at Basildon Sporting Village (March 15 & 16)

Expect heavy traffic at the Basildon Sporting village due to the South Essex Gymnastics Club event this weekend. Allow extra time for travel and parking if visiting the gym or attending the centre.

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Local-ish jobs

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

Apprentice youth worker

Apprentice Butcher

  • Location: Summerhill Garden Centre, CM11 2UJ

  • To complete a 2/3 year onsite course that includes butchery, pie production, sausages and ready meals for sale, and retail skills

  • If you’re interested, call: 01268 952196 | www.gibsonsfinestfoods.co.uk

Apprenticeship Opportunity: Level 3 Asbestos Analyst

  • Lab UK in Basildon is hiring a Level 3 Asbestos Analyst Apprentice.

  • Hands-on role combines lab and site work, testing materials for asbestos content while earning a nationally recognized Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification.

  • Paid work experience + valuable skills

  • Requirement: 18+, full UK work rights, UK resident for 3+ years, valid driving license

  • Apply: Asbestos Analyst Apprentice (Level 3) - LAB (UK) Ltd - Basildon | Tiro Careers

Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship – Festival Leisure area

Trainee Steelfixers Needed

  • Location: Medway & Basildon (pick-up points available)

  • Mon - Fri, 6/7am (pick up) - 4pm

  • You will complete a steelfixing NVQ and be paid £75 per day during training, with bonuses available

  • Must have CSCS card

  • No previous experience needed

  • Contact: [email protected]

Struggling and need access to cheaper food supplies? Visit the Hope Community supermarket at Laindon Community Centre (each Friday) and Trinity Methodist Church, Vange ( each Tuesday), Basildon, United Kingdom

[email protected]

Electrical Service Engineer – Chelmsford

Looking for a new challenge in electrical service engineering? We need someone with helpdesk experience to join our team. Competitive pay and a great opportunity to grow.
Apply via: [email protected]

Sales Advisor - Plumb Center (Basildon)

If you love sales and enjoy working in a friendly, supportive environment, this could be the role for you! Competitive salary + bonuses & great benefits.

Manual Labourers Needed – Ingatestone

Ready to roll up your sleeves? We need 2 labourers to start immediately

  • 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM

  • £15 per hour (paid weekly)

  • Must be over 18, have site boots & transport

  • Work in a muddy but rewarding environment (wet gear provided!)
    Call 01277 637068 or 07557 527079 to apply

Multiple positions in a local commercial cleaning company

Looking for work? We’re a family-run cleaning business hiring

  • site managers

  • window cleaners

  • cleaners.

To apply, send your CV to: [email protected]

Assistant Football Coach – Basildon

Football Fun Factory is looking for a passionate and energetic assistant coach!

  • FA Level 1 qualification required (UEFA C preferred).

  • Inspire kids and help them love the game.
    To apply, contact Sam: [email protected]

Warehouse Jobs – Tilbury (Immediate Start!)

  • Days: £11.44/hr | Nights: £13/hr

  • Weekday & weekend shifts available

  • Start tomorrow!
    To apply, call Saskia or Dustie: 01268 762430

Care Team Member – Wickford

Looking for a rewarding role? Join a friendly care team!

  • Around 19 hours/week

  • £16/hr mornings, £10.50/hr Sunday nights

  • Cover for maternity leave starting May 2025

  • Must have previous care experience.

  • Apply: [email protected]

Tutors Needed – Across Essex

Want flexible teaching work? We need tutors for 1:1 sessions with students outside mainstream education.

  • £15 - £25 per hour

  • Work as much or as little as you like, during school hours.

  • Full induction & 75+ training courses provided.
    Contact Laura or Charlie: [email protected] or Call 01708 204494

Domiciliary Support Workers – Wickford/Billericay

A family is looking for kind, caring individuals to support a gentleman in his home.

  • Must be a driver

  • Shifts available every day during school holidays.

  • Care experience & training certificates preferred.
    To apply, Call 01245 408761 or email: [email protected]

Multiple construction roles – Grays, Essex

For a long-term construction project in Grays, a construction company needs the following staff:

  • Gate Men, Traffic Marshals, Labourers, Groundworkers & more!

  • Email: [email protected] or Call: 07904 059730 to discuss

Weekend Support Workers Wanted!

Looking for extra work on the weekends? Join All4U Care care team as they have positions going. Call 0800 999 3447 Email: [email protected]

Warehouse Team Leader/Manager – Basildon

A busy warehouse needs an experienced leader

  • Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some weekend work at Christmas)

  • £13.85/hr or £27,000 per year
    To apply, call: 01268 567000 or WhatsApp: 07917 890067

Inside Sales/Quotations Clerk – Hybrid Role (Essex)

  • 3 days office / 2 days home

  • £27-30K + bonuses

  • Experience in shipping, freight, or customer service preferred.
    To apply, email [email protected]

Personal Trainers – Bulphan, Horndon

Passionate about fitness? There’s a vacancy for PTs going in Bulphan

  • Part-time (20 hrs) & full-time (40 hrs) available

  • Certified Level 2 or 3 preferred (training provided)

For more info, contact Ryan: 07852 808264

Telemarketing Roles – Burnt Mills, Basildon

Want to earn uncapped commission? A telemarketing company in Burnt Mills is hiring

  • Office-based in Burnt Mills Industrial Estate

  • Min wage + uncapped commission

  • Full-time, Mon-Fri

To apply, send your CV to [email protected]

Logistics Operator – Tilbury, Essex

Experienced in imports & exports? You are needed

  • £28,000 - £30,000 per year

  • Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM


To apply, contact Lee: [email protected] or Call: 01268 937 399

Care Assistants – Anglian Care

Make a difference in someone’s life!

Roofer – Wickford (Up to £250/day)

Looking for experienced self-employed roofers

  • You will need a CSCS card and

  • Must be able to get to Wickford by 5 AM

  • £200-£250 per day (weekly pay). Transport and fuel is paid for
    Reach out to Coronation Roofing & Building to apply directly

Recycling Operatives – Basildon & Tilbury

  • Basildon: £11.44/hr | Tilbury: £13/hr (Overtime £16.25/hr)

  • Mon-Fri, full-time hours

Call: 01268 567000 (Basildon) / 01702 987900 (Tilbury)

Customer Advisor – Chelmsford/Wickford

Looking for a customer service role with great training?

  • £24K - £26.5K + bonuses

  • Full-time, Mon-Fri

  • Car required due to location
    To apply, send your CV to [email protected]

Immediate Start Receptionist – Chelmsford

  • £12 per hour

  • On-site only

  • Must have 2 years of receptionist experience
    Apply now: [email protected] or Call: 07350 419772

Apprentice fire prevention officer - Essex Fire

  • 18 months. Clacton, Colchester, Harlow, Thurrock, Basildon

  • Requirements: Level 2 qualification in Maths & English (GCSE grade C-A, or 4-9, or Functional Skills)

  • Hold a full UK Driving Licence and able to travel to any fire station in Essex

  • Be over the age of 18

  • Apply via: [email protected]

  • More info: Career site

Assistant Football Coaches – Football Fun Factory, Basildon.

  • Seeking enthusiastic coaches to support local youth programs in Basildon. Apply: Email [email protected]

Medi Spa Job Vacancies

  • Location: Eastwood, Rayleigh

  • Looking for an aesthetic practitioner, massage therapists, skin specialist, lash technician, hair specialist, nail technician, and make up artist

  • Details & Application: [email protected]

Field Marketing Manager

  • Location: Rayleigh

  • Pay: £13.50-£25 per hour (OTE £70K+ per year)

  • Full training provided

  • Company car

  • Application: [email protected] or call 01702 842661

Project Estimator

  • Location: Basildon (Must drive)

  • Salary: Up to £27K DOE

  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM (Office-based)

  • Perks: Parking | Pension | Profit-related Bonus

  • Role includes creating accurate project quotes from design specs, negotiating with suppliers, working with clients & teams, following up on quotes & maintain client satisfaction

  • Entry-level candidates welcome! 🚀 Apply today!

    📩 Email your CV: [email protected]
    📞 Call: 01268 971950 | Ref: NL1493021

P/T Lunch Support Cover (Nursery Role)

Little Teddies Basildon is looking for additional lunch support cover. No qualifications needed…just CRB-checked and a passion for childcare and a willingness to help.

  • Basildon

  • Role includes supporting children during mealtimes, assisting with activities & playtime, helping keep the nursery clean & tidy, covering extra hours when needed

  • Apply now: [email protected]

Care Assistant - suitable for retirees

Beaumont Home Care is looking for a care assistant to support individuals in their own homes.

No experience needed—just a caring nature, a driving licence, and access to a car. Full training provided.

📞 Call: 01277 356644
📩 Email: [email protected]

Medical Receptionist/Care Navigator

Nursery cook needed

  • Location: Burnt Mills

  • 35 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm)

  • Fantastic staff benefits included.

  • Apply via [email protected]

Nursery Manager

  • Full-time (40 hours/week) role

  • Fantastic staff benefits.

  • Apply via email: [email protected]

Plant Nursery Workers Needed

  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (early Friday finish)

  • Pay: £11.44/hr + production bonus, overtime available

  • Roles: Packer, Picker, Loader, Production Assistant (indoor & outdoor positions)

  • To apply, call 01702 338 882 or text PLANT to 07827 663286 for more details.

Window Cleaning Job

  • Must drive & have own car

  • Contact: Steve | 07973265136

Commercial Assistant for design/manufacturing company

  • Location: Wickford

  • Salary: Up to £30,000

  • Full-time, Office-based

  • Role includes following up on quotes and enquiries, maintaining and updating CRM systems, attending customer meetings with the Sales Manager, handling inbound calls and customer queries. etc

  • You need: experience in a manufacturing environment, proficiency in Office 365 & CRM systems, strong customer service & communication skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, well-organised and proactive approach

    📞 Contact Claire: 07930 381 354 / 01268 971 950 📧 Email: [email protected].ukLocation: Wickford

Cleaner Wanted – Ivy’s Cleaning Services

Experienced Cleaner needed (Pipps Hill)

  • (Pipps Hill area)

  • Flexible hours - 4 hours per day (20 hours/week) 

  • Monday to Friday 

  • 07547691364

Drainage Engineer

  • Drainage Engineer needed in Basildon to tackle challenges and keep things running smoothly. Apply here

Small business news

PadelStars is coming to Basildon This Spring

Basildon Sporting Village is getting four brand-new padel courts – including three covered and one uncovered. A top-tier facility for padel lovers, this venue is set to become a hub for the sport in Essex.

📅 Opening: Spring 2025
🔗 Follow updates here

Eastgate is giving a £100 Primark voucher to one lucky winner

To enter, Follow these instructions. Winner will be chosen on 2nd April – good luck.

Activities for Kids + Teens

You have my permission to share. If you know a parent who’s looking for local things to do, feel free to forward them this newsletter to them

FREE Youth Club + food at Mother’s Kitchen!

Is your child aged 4-14? Do they love games, fun, and making new friends? Bring them along to our Youth Club at Mother’s Kitchen Community Group!

  • Fridays | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Mother’s Kitchen Café, SS13 1PN

  • A meal and drinks are provided – completely FREE!

  • Fun games & activities

  • A safe and friendly environment with a chance to meet new friends Register at https://forms.gle/ssVZWPoYgmcfpg4G6 or Book in via EventBrite

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

Kickboxing Academy for kids

Free trial kickboxing lesson (8-15yrs) @ Laindon Community Center every Wednesday. Message Basildon Kickboxing on Facebook to book

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.

Football for tots (Fun Factory)

Tots Football Fun sessions. Their exciting inflatable pitch also adds to the magic, creating a safe and fun environment where these special moments happen. Join us and be part of the joy every week! Noble Hall, Wat Tyler Park - Thursday: [https://booking.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/event/555]

Indoor football for tots (Little Kickers)

Networking for Adults

Yoga for Mental Health (Free)

Every Friday, 11:15am (you’ve probably missed it today but you can book for next Friday)

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

Book via [email protected] or via this link 

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 Mission Church Manor Road Laindon Essex SS15 6PA

Support for Adults

Private counselling service with Basildon Mind. Call 01268 284130 to make an appointment.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering for local chairities is a great way to make new friends and get a ‘feel’ of the community whether youre new to the area or you’ve lived here all your life. Here are available opportunities coming up.

Greening Basildon Initiative

Join us in beautifying our town! Volunteers needed for twice-monthly sessions to plant and maintain greenery in Basildon High Street, Pitsea High Road, and Laindon Library.

  • First Session: Monday, March 27th, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Basildon Town Centre

  • No experience necessary!

Volunteer as a Helpline Support Worker

HBasildon Mind is looking for help liners to provide invaluable first-hand support to local people in need of our support. Please visit our webpage on www.basmind.org or call us on 01268-284130 for all/full details.

Feeding the homeless

Project 58.7, Feeding the Homeless with Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Basildon – Project 58.7 provides hot meals throughout the year to any adults in need and to the homeless. They are currently looking for volunteers to help during the evenings between 6pm and 7pm. For more details, please contact Jill on 07860 784287.

Special Constable/volunteer police officers

Essex Police is looking for colunteer police officers to help reassure and keep residents safe. Find out more and Sign up here: Special Constable for Essex Police - BBW Volunteer Network 

Other Opportunities

Win £25,000 for Your Social Housing Idea

The William Sutton Prize for Connected Communities is offering an incredible opportunity to bring your community-focused idea to life. Don’t miss your chance to apply!

Football Scholarship Trials – Essex

Footballers aged 15-21 can combine playing with studying for a degree in the U.S. Trials are happening nationwide – don’t miss your chance!

📅 Date: Thursday, April 17
⏰ Time: 1 PM
📍 Location: Lakeside Sports Ground, Essex
🔗 Sign up here

Opportunity for aspiring athletes

If you’re an aspiring athlete, you’re eligible to apply for the Everyone Active Champions Programme! What you get from this:
✅ Free access to 230+ Everyone Active centres nationwide
✅ Mentoring from Elite Athletes
✅ Career-boosting opportunities

📅 Deadline: Tuesday, March 25
🔗 Apply here

Earn £40 - £50 for online research session

Research Opinions is looking for people to take part in a 45 minute Microsoft Teams interview discussing perceptions of the UK.

Incentive: £40

Research Opinions looking for those who have travelled on a train in the past 6 months to take part in a 1 hour online website/app testing session.

Incentive: £50

Till next time, Basildon 💕