Jobs in Essex

A-One Direct Recruitment Limited is looking for a dependable HGV Class 1 ADR Driver (Packages) to support safe, compliant deliveries across Grays and the wider Essex area. This is a well-paid contract opportunity offering steady work, modern transport operations, and the chance to be part of a safety-first team. Key Responsibilities - Collect and deliver ADR packaged hazardous goods safely and on schedule - Complete vehicle checks and report defects in line with DVSA and company standards - Ensure full ADR compliance: load security, segregation, labelling and documentation - Maintain accurate records (PODs, transport notes, tachograph hours) and communicate delays - Provide professional, customer-focused service at collection and delivery points What You’ll Need - Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence with CPC and digital tachograph card - Current ADR certificate for packaged goods (in-date) and strong safety awareness - Proven experience driving Class 1 vehicles, ideally with ADR or time-critical deliveries - Reliable, punctual and able to follow procedures and road transport legislation Why Apply Earn from £57,200 p/a on a contract basis and join a reputable recruitment partner placing drivers into quality, compliance-led roles in Grays and Essex.

Metafora Transport Limited is seeking an experienced Class 2 Tipper Driver for contract work in Grays, supporting busy projects across Thurrock and the wider Essex area. If you’re available ASAP and want steady driving work with the chance of longer-term opportunities, this is a great local role with earnings up to £39,520 p/a. Key Responsibilities - Operate a Class 2 tipper vehicle safely and professionally on local routes in and around Grays/Thurrock - Complete daily vehicle checks, report defects promptly, and maintain clean, roadworthy standards - Deliver and tip aggregates/materials at sites, following site rules and safe tipping procedures - Accurately complete paperwork (delivery notes, timesheets) and use in-cab systems where required - Communicate clearly with transport planners and site teams to keep jobs running smoothly What You'll Need - Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence with Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card - Proven tipper driving experience and strong knowledge of safe loading/tipping practices - Reliable, punctual approach with a safety-first mindset and professional customer service - Good local area awareness around Grays, Thurrock and Essex (desirable) Why Apply Join a reputable local transport business offering immediate starts, competitive pay, and contract work that can lead to long-term stability for the right driver.

Join Randstad RIS as a Fork Lift Driver / Material Handler in Grays, supporting the production of world-famous household and personal hygiene brands. This is a great Essex opportunity for an accredited Counterbalance driver who enjoys fast-paced, safety-first work and wants steady hours at a strong hourly rate. Key Responsibilities - Operate a Counterbalance forklift to move, load and stage materials safely and efficiently - Deliver base materials to making and packing lines to keep production running smoothly - Complete stock movements, scanning and basic paperwork to maintain accurate records - Carry out pre-use checks and report faults, damage or shortages promptly - Support housekeeping and site safety standards in the making areas What You'll Need - Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited) - Previous experience as a forklift driver/material handler in a manufacturing or warehouse environment - Strong awareness of safe manual handling, site rules and hazard reporting - Reliability, good communication and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy operation Why Apply Earn from £19.42 per hour and work with a market-leading manufacturer through Randstad RIS, with a supportive on-site team and the chance to build long-term logistics and production experience in Grays.

Join Specsavers as a Home Visits Optical Assistant in Witham and take your optical career out into the Essex community. This permanent role (from £29,000 p/a) is ideal if you enjoy patient care and want variety, independence and a fresh challenge beyond the practice. Key Responsibilities - Drive to patients’ homes across Witham and surrounding Essex, delivering a friendly, professional home-visiting service - Support the clinician with pre-testing, patient history and smooth appointment set-up - Help patients choose suitable frames and lenses, explaining options clearly and compassionately - Accurately complete orders, paperwork and follow-up actions to ensure excellent outcomes - Maintain a tidy, well-stocked mobile kit and uphold Specsavers standards of care and confidentiality What You’ll Need - A full UK driving licence and confidence driving locally (customer-facing, home-visit environment) - Previous optical experience (optical assistant background preferred) and strong attention to detail - Great communication skills, patience and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable patients - Organised, reliable and comfortable working independently while staying connected to the wider team Why Apply Enjoy a rewarding role that combines driving and patient care, with a trusted employer, structured support and real opportunities to grow within Specsavers.

As a Home Visits Optical Assistant with Specsavers in Southend-on-Sea, you’ll take expert eye care out into the Essex community, supporting people who can’t easily travel to store. It’s a permanent role with a competitive salary from £29,000 p/a, ideal if you enjoy patient interaction and want a fresh challenge with more variety. Key Responsibilities - Drive to patients’ homes across Southend and surrounding Essex areas, delivering a friendly, professional service - Support the optometrist with pre-screening, clinical support tasks and accurate record-keeping - Help patients choose suitable frames and lenses, explaining options clearly and confidently - Handle dispensing, adjustments and aftercare advice to ensure comfort and satisfaction - Maintain the vehicle, equipment and stock, following Specsavers procedures and care standards What You’ll Need - A full UK driving licence and confidence driving locally across Essex - Optical experience (or a strong customer-facing background) with a caring, patient approach - Excellent communication skills and the ability to reassure patients in their own home - Strong organisation, attention to detail and comfort using basic systems and paperwork Why Apply Join a trusted name in optical care, enjoy varied days on the road, and make a genuine difference to patients in Southend-on-Sea and beyond while developing your career with Specsavers.

As a Home Visits Optical Assistant with Specsavers in Romford, you’ll take high-quality eye care out into the community across Essex and Greater London. This permanent role is ideal if you enjoy patient-facing work, want more variety, and like the independence of being on the road while making a real difference. Key Responsibilities - Drive to patient locations and support the delivery of home-based eye care services - Assist the Optometrist with pre-screening, clinical support tasks and patient administration - Help patients choose suitable frames and lenses, providing clear advice and reassurance - Handle dispensing support, measurements and adjustments to ensure comfort and fit - Maintain accurate records, follow infection control procedures, and care for equipment What You’ll Need - A full UK driving licence and confidence driving to varied addresses in and around Romford/Essex - Experience in optics, healthcare, customer service or a patient-focused environment - Excellent communication skills, empathy and professionalism in patients’ homes - Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work independently Why Apply Join Specsavers and enjoy a rewarding community-based role with salary from £29,000 p/a, structured support, and the chance to grow your optical career while helping people who can’t get to store.

Join Leaders in Care as an Autism Assessor (ADOS) supporting a high-demand neurodevelopmental service in Epping and across Essex. This contract role offers excellent earning potential, a consistent caseload and the flexibility to deliver assessments remotely, hybrid or face-to-face. Key Responsibilities - Deliver ADOS-2 assessments as part of an established autism diagnostic pathway - Complete high-quality clinical documentation, scoring and reports within agreed timescales - Liaise professionally with the wider multidisciplinary team to support diagnostic decision-making - Maintain safeguarding awareness, clinical governance standards and data confidentiality - Provide a compassionate, person-centred assessment experience for children, young people and/or adults What You'll Need - Qualification and experience to administer and score ADOS-2 confidently (ADOS-2 trained clinician) - Current professional registration where applicable (e.g., HCPC/NMC/GMC) and strong clinical risk awareness - Excellent communication, report-writing skills and a thorough, evidence-based approach - Ability to manage your own diary, meet deadlines and work autonomously on a contract basis Why Apply Enjoy flexible working, ongoing ADOS assessment work and the support of an established service—ideal for experienced clinicians seeking steady contract income in Essex.

Join The Recruitment Crowd Limited as an HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver in Harlow, supporting reliable store delivery operations from a well-established Essex depot (CM19 1AA). This is a permanent role offering strong earning potential (£40,684 - £61,027 p/a) and consistent work for professional drivers who take pride in safety and service. Key Responsibilities - Complete trunking and store delivery runs from the Harlow/CM19 depot, following scheduled routes - Carry out vehicle checks, defect reporting and ensure roadworthy compliance at all times - Load/unload as required and secure loads correctly to meet safety standards - Maintain accurate paperwork and digital records (PODs, tachograph, timesheets) - Deliver a professional, customer-focused service at delivery points What You’ll Need - Valid UK HGV Class 1 (CE) licence with current CPC and Digital Tachograph Card - Proven Class 1 driving experience (store delivery or multi-drop experience preferred) - Strong understanding of drivers’ hours, WTD and safe loading practices - Reliable, punctual and able to work days, nights and occasional weekends when required Why Apply Enjoy competitive pay, steady ongoing work and the chance to secure long-term stability with a respected employer and depot team in Essex.

Join Specsavers as a Home Visits Optical Assistant in Grays and take your optical skills out into the Essex community. This permanent role is ideal if you enjoy patient care and want a fresh challenge, delivering a vital service to people who can’t easily visit a practice. Key Responsibilities - Drive to patient locations across Grays and surrounding Essex areas, representing Specsavers professionally - Support the optometrist during domiciliary appointments, helping patients feel comfortable and cared for - Assist with pre-test tasks, patient history, and accurate record keeping - Help patients choose suitable frames and lenses, explain options clearly, and support ordering processes - Maintain stock, equipment, and vehicle readiness to ensure a smooth daily schedule What You'll Need - Full UK driving licence and confidence driving for work across local routes - Strong customer service skills with a calm, compassionate approach in patients’ homes - Great attention to detail for paperwork, measurements, and patient information - Optical experience is desirable (e.g., Optical Assistant), but training is available for the right person Why Apply Earn from £29,000 p/a with a trusted employer and enjoy a varied, rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference to patients across Essex.

Workchain is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 (Category C) Driver for ongoing contract work in Saffron Walden. If you’re looking for reliable Monday to Friday driving, consistent start times, and weekly pay with a respected recruitment partner in Essex, this is a strong long-term opportunity. Key Responsibilities - Complete general haulage deliveries across Essex and surrounding areas, ensuring safe, legal driving at all times - Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly in line with company and DVSA standards - Use a pump truck to unload palletised goods at delivery points when required - Communicate clearly with transport planners and customers to confirm deliveries and handle paperwork - Maintain high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and route efficiency throughout your shift What You'll Need - Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence with up-to-date CPC and Digi Tacho card - Proven Class 2 driving experience (general haulage or pallet work preferred) - Confident with palletised deliveries and manual handling using a pump truck - Strong knowledge of drivers’ hours, road safety, and customer service expectations Why Apply Enjoy steady ongoing contract work with 7:45am starts, average 8–10 hour shifts, and competitive pay of £31,200–£33,280 p/a (£15–£16 per hour). Workchain offers dependable weekly pay and consistent weekday hours in Saffron Walden.

Join Workchain as an HGV Class 1 Driver in Saffron Walden, with nationwide tramping and steady Monday–Friday work. If you’re looking for reliable earnings from £35,000 p/a and UK-wide driving variety, this is a great opportunity in North Essex with training available. Key Responsibilities - Drive Class 1 vehicles on tramping routes, delivering loads across the UK - Complete 2–3 drops per day safely, efficiently and on schedule - Carry out daily vehicle checks, defect reporting and basic maintenance compliance - Secure loads and operate in line with transport, tachograph and WTD regulations - Maintain professional communication with transport planners and customers What You'll Need - Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence with current CPC and Digi Tacho card - Proven Class 1 driving experience and a strong understanding of driver hours rules - Good attitude to tramping, with flexibility for a Monday start time from 6:00am - Tipper experience helpful but not essential (full training provided) Why Apply Workchain offers stable weekday tramping, supportive planning, and paid training to broaden your skills across tipper-style collections and general haulage.

Driver Hire Romford is recruiting a 7.5T and HGV Class 2 Multi-Drop Driver for a permanent position based in Romford, delivering across Essex and into London. If you enjoy staying active, working to a plan, and being the reliable face customers remember, this is a great long-term opportunity with a respected local provider. Key Responsibilities - Complete safe, efficient multi-drop deliveries, including regular runs into London - Transport goods and materials to customer destinations on time and in good condition - Collect products from suppliers and assist with preparing customer orders prior to dispatch - Load, secure and check goods on the vehicle in line with legal and company standards - Plan practical routes using your knowledge of Romford, Essex and key London access routes What You'll Need - Valid 7.5T or HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence with Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card - Experience in multi-drop delivery driving and confident customer-facing communication - Strong awareness of road safety, manual handling and vehicle loading practices - Reliable, organised approach with a team mindset and willingness to help when needed Why Apply Join Driver Hire Romford for steady, permanent work from £31,812 p/a, supportive local management and varied routes that keep your days moving and your skills progressing.

Class 2 Minibulk - Days (ADR Tanker Driver) with Manpower in Stanford-le-Hope is a fantastic opportunity for professional drivers who want steady PAYE work, excellent earning potential and long-term stability in Essex. You’ll be delivering essential products on a well-run operation, with enhanced rates and bonus potential for dependable, safety-first drivers. Key Responsibilities - Carry out Class 2 minibulk/tanker deliveries in line with ADR and site procedures - Complete vehicle checks, defect reporting and safe loading/unloading activities - Plan routes efficiently and provide professional, customer-focused service on site - Maintain accurate records including PODs, tachograph compliance and shift paperwork - Follow all health & safety rules, including use of PPE and spill response processes What You’ll Need - Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence with a current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card - ADR certificate (tanks preferred) and a strong safety mindset - A reliable, punctual approach and confidence working to schedules - Previous tanker/minibulk or hazardous goods experience is desirable but not essential Why Apply Enjoy up to £40,372 p/a, £19.41 per hour with guaranteed 42.5 hours, overtime and enhanced weekend rates, plus a London weighting bonus per shift and bonuses up to £1,000 every 6 months—along with 28 days holiday that increases with service.

Join The Best Connection as a Night Warehouse Worker with Counterbalance FLT in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. This is a busy, hands-on nights role with immediate starts and a strong temp-to-perm pathway, ideal for reliable operators who want steady hours and long-term security locally. Key Responsibilities - Operate a Counterbalance FLT safely to load, unload and move stock within the warehouse - Pick, pack and prepare orders accurately, meeting nightly deadlines - Complete goods-in/goods-out checks, scanning and basic paperwork where required - Support general warehouse duties including palletising, wrapping and housekeeping - Follow site health & safety procedures and report any defects, damages or near-misses What You'll Need - Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and confident practical experience - Previous warehouse or distribution experience, ideally on night shifts - Good attention to detail, numeracy and the ability to work at pace - A reliable, punctual attitude and willingness to work as part of a team Why Apply Earn up to £27,040 p/a (based on £13.00 per hour) and secure a temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established local employer, supported by The Best Connection throughout your contract.

Manpower is recruiting a Class 2 Minibulk (Nights) driver for a leading client in the Stanford-le-Hope/Corringham area. If you’re an ADR Class 2 driver looking for steady night work, excellent earning potential and long-term security in Essex, this is a standout opportunity. Key Responsibilities - Complete safe, compliant Class 2 minibulk/tanker deliveries and collections on night shifts - Operate to ADR and company procedures, including vehicle checks and correct documentation - Deliver great customer service on site, representing the client and Manpower professionally - Manage routes and schedules efficiently, meeting delivery windows and safety requirements - Report defects, incidents and paperwork accurately and on time What You’ll Need - Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence with Driver CPC and digital tachograph card - ADR licence (tanks desirable) and a strong, safety-first mindset - Experience with tanker/minibulk, bulk liquids or hazardous goods is beneficial - Reliable, punctual and comfortable working nights and occasional weekends Why Apply Earn up to £40,372 p/a with enhanced weekend rates, overtime, London weighting (£7.75 per shift) and bonuses up to £1,000 every 6 months, plus 28 days’ holiday increasing with service.